An investigation is underway after a drove into a Panera Bread restaurant.
Alcoa Police to Panera off Louisville Road Saturday and found a Subaru Outback that had gone through the front doors of the building.
APD says there were no injuries to either of the people in the car or to anyone in the restaurant.
The building was damaged from the crash and the electricity turned off at the restaurant for repairs which kept the restaurant closed yesterday (Sunday).
Three veteran Knoxville Police Department officers have been promoted to advanced supervisory ranks.
Sgt. Michael Dabbelt has been promoted to Lieutenant, while Officers Tim Campbell and Robert Cook have been promoted to Sergeant. Those three have accumulated over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience.
Dabbelt joined the KPD in 2009 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2020. He has spent the majority of his time at the KPD on patrol and most recently served as an investigator within the Office of Professional Standards.
Campbell has served the KPD since 2011. A member of the department’s Special Operations Squad, Campbell has spent the entirety of his career on patrol. Most recently, he served on the Co-Responder Unit, working alongside a behavioral health clinician to respond to calls involving individuals in crisis.
Cook joined the KPD in 2008, spending the early part of his career on patrol. In 2013, he became a detective in the Special Crimes Unit before transferring to the Violent Crimes Unit in 2015. He served in that role until 2022. Most recently, he supported the department’s hiring efforts as the internal background investigator.
“I am excited to promote Michael, Tim and Robert to new supervisory positions,” Chief Paul Noel said. “These three have displayed a commitment to our organizational mission and values and are ready to take on greater responsibility. I am confident they will excel in their new roles and help propel our department forward.”
All three will be assigned to Field Operations squads. The promotions took effect on Sunday, August 24.
Knoxville, TN (KPD / WOKI) – Detectives with the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Travis Dewayne Mitchell Jr. (DOB 08/28/78) on Friday, August 22 on federal child sex abuse charges.
With the support of KPD Special Operations Squad personnel, Mitchell Jr. was taken into custody after he arrived at a business on North Broadway with his 4-year-old child to meet with an undercover officer who was posing as a potential child sex trafficker.
Further investigation revealed that Mitchell had left a 10-year-old child at his home. Detectives went to Mitchell’s residence and found the 10-year-old in the home unattended, with no running water and with no phone or other means of communication. The Department of Children’s Services responded to the scene and removed the children to temporary safe housing.
Mitchell was charged with a violation of USC 18-2422b, online enticement of a minor, and is being held at the Blount County Detention Center. His initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee will be held on Monday.
This child rescue operation was the result of an investigation into suspected child sex trafficking by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Knoxville Police Department. KPD is the lead agency of the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a video of a Knoxville officer punching a woman started circulating on social media. A representative with the department gave WVLT News a statement Friday.
The video itself shows officers with their hands on multiple suspects. One of the officers, who KPD has not identified, is seen hitting a woman across the head, which knocks her to the ground. Other officers are seen taking another suspect to the ground and slamming him on a cruiser’s hood.
The video, posted Thursday night, had almost 50,000 views as of Friday afternoon.
KPD Communications Manager Scott Erland provided WVLT with a statement Friday, outlining what officers said happened.
According to the statement, the officers stopped a Nissan Altima in the 2600 block of Woodbine Avenue for not coming to a complete stop when leaving the Good Stop gas station nearby. The statement also said officers suspected the car’s windows were tinted too dark to be legal.
“After conducting an initial investigation and back-up officers arrived at the scene, the driver, identified as 18-year-old Zyquise Matthew, was asked to step out of the car,” the statement said. “The driver did not immediately comply with those commands, was removed from the car by officers and eventually cuffed and placed in the back of a patrol cruiser.”
During the arrest, Erland said, another woman arrived on the scene. That woman was 46-year-old Sumer Fletcher.
“The situation escalated and Fletcher was detained following a use of force by on-scene officers,” Erland said.
Matthew and Fletcher were both charged: Matthew with assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and simple possession and Fletcher with assault on a first responder and disorderly conduct.
One of the officers have been placed on reassignment and had his policing powers suspended, Erland said. The Office of Professional Standards is also investigating the arrest.
WVLT News has followed up with a request for more information. The statement in full is below:
The Knoxville Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards is conducting an investigation into an arrest and use of force that happened on Thursday night in the 2600 block of Woodbine Avenue.
Based on a preliminary review of the situation, the following occurred.
At just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, a Knoxville Police officer stopped a Nissan Altima in the 2600 block of Woodbine Avenue for failing to come to a complete stop when leaving the Good Stop gas station and a possible window tint violation.
After conducting an initial investigation and back-up officers arrived at the scene, the driver, identified as 18-year-old Zyquise Matthew, was asked to step out of the car. The driver did not immediately comply with those commands, was removed from the car by officers and eventually cuffed and placed in the back of a patrol cruiser.
While officers were engaged with Matthew, 46-year-old Sumer Fletcher arrived on scene, exited her vehicle and approached officers. The situation escalated and Fletcher was detained following a use of force by on-scene officers.
Matthew was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and simple possession among other charges. Fletcher, who was transported to the UT Medical Center for medical evaluation and has since been released, was charged with assault on a first responder and disorderly conduct.
As required by policy following an instance of use of force, a supervisor responded to the scene to conduct a preliminary on-scene review of the situation. Officers reported to the Lieutenant on scene that they used force to effect the arrest.
One officer has been placed on administrative reassignment with his police powers suspended.
The use of force review process and OPS investigation remain ongoing and in the early stages.
Knoxville Police Department
OAK RIDGE, TN (TWRA/WOKI) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed the identity of the man recovered from Melton Hill Lake following a boating incident on Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. today, August 22, 2025, a TWRA investigator located the body of Kim Daugherty, 53, of Clinton, using a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) in 21 feet of water. Divers with the Blount County Special Operations Response Team later recovered the body.
The incident began around 4:00 p.m. on August 21, when the Oak Ridge Police Department received a report of a missing boater. According to witness statements, Daugherty and a woman had launched a boat from the Edgemoor Road ramp in Oak Ridge earlier in the afternoon. After the boat experienced engine trouble, the female passenger was returned to the ramp while Daugherty remained with the vessel. A short time later, she observed the unoccupied boat had drifted onto a sandbar downstream.
TWRA extends its gratitude to the Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue, Tellico Village Fire and Rescue, Blount County Rescue Squad, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the search and recovery efforts.
Daugherty’s body has been taken for an autopsy, and the incident remains under investigation. This marks the 18th fatal boating incident in Tennessee this year.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for managing and conserving fish and wildlife for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors, while also promoting public safety through law enforcement and boating safety education.
BODY OF MISSING BOATER RECOVERED ON MELTON HILL LAKE
OAK RIDGE, TN — The body of a man who went missing on Melton Hill Lake Thursday afternoon has been recovered.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. today, August 22, 2025, a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) investigator located the body using a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) in 21 feet of water. Divers with the Blount County Special Operations Response Team later recovered the body.
The incident began around 4:00 p.m. on August 21, when the Oak Ridge Police Department received a report of a missing boater. According to witness statements, a man and woman had launched a boat from the Edgemoor Road ramp in Oak Ridge earlier in the afternoon. After the boat experienced engine trouble, the female passenger was returned to the ramp while the man remained with the vessel. A short time later, she observed the unoccupied boat had drifted onto a sandbar downstream.
TWRA extends its gratitude to the Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue, Tellico Village Fire and Rescue, Blount County Rescue Squad, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the search and recovery efforts.
The victim’s body has been taken for an autopsy, and the incident remains under investigation. His identity will be released later today, pending family notification.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for managing and conserving fish and wildlife for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors, while also promoting public safety through law enforcement and boating safety education.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another exciting season in Neyland Stadium is coming Sept. 6, and Tennessee fans can expect many new enhancements this fall.
As the presenting partner of the Neyland Stadium renovation project, Pilot continues to invest in modernizing and enhancing the fan experience. Tennessee announced a historic transformative partnership with Pilot last year to preserve the iconic venue for future generations.
South End Zone Updates
Updated Chairbacks
Cashless Venue
New Concession Items
West Sideline Signage
Rocky Top WiFi
Premium Seating Enhancements
Pregame Updates
Phillip Fulmer Way Closure
Parking Passes
Public Shuttles/Ride Share
ADA Parking/Shuttles
Season tickets are sold out for the third consecutive year. Fans interested in purchasing future new season tickets can fill out the 2026 season ticket interest form. Limited tickets remain on sale for 2025 home games against Arkansas, New Mexico State and Vanderbilt at AllVols.com.
The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here!
The Tennessee Valley Fair welcomes you to a spectacular place full of fun and adventure! Whether it is your first time or your fiftieth, you will feel the familiarity of traditions, memories, and excitement. There is something for everyone to enjoy including Ribbons, Roosters, and Roller Coasters!
Don’t miss out the spectacular rides, great food, entertainment, attractions, and concerts at Chilhowee Park Sept. 5th through the 14th!
Be sure to check out the wide variety of musical talents coming to the Homer Hamilton Amphitheater this year!
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