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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day.

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

Click here to view KPD's current calls for service (updated every two hours).

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.

Recent Posts
July 2023 - Posts
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 11 
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, August 11 in North Knoxville.    KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Broadway Street. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crashes, ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM
  
KPD and THP Team Up to Curtail Fatal Crashes 
Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes.   That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knox ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM
  
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on James White Parkway (July 24, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened early Monday morning on James White Parkway. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, KPD officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on James White Parkway near the exit to E. Hill Avenue. Based ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 24, 2023 at 9:10 AM
  
Retired Federal Judge Guyton Agrees to Serve as Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards 
Retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton has agreed to join the Knoxville Police Department’s executive leadership team as the Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards.  At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25, the members of City Council will review and vote on a proposed agr ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM
  
Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park 
Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  The discovery of the body was reported by a passerby walking on the greenway at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night.  Bas ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM
  
Fatal Crash on Alcoa Highway (July 12, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning on Alcoa Highway. At around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KPD officers were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Alcoa Highway. Three vehicles in total were involved i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM
  
Four Juveniles Arrested After Fireworks Shot at Officers Responding to 4th of July Crash 
Four juveniles were arrested after Knoxville Police Department Officers responded to a crash with injuries and fireworks were shot at both Officers and bystanders on Tuesday night.  At around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, KPD Officers responded to a crash with injuries in the area of Texas ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 05, 2023 at 2:38 PM
  
 
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