The Jefferson County Police Department is Searching for a Man Who Reportedly Assaulted a Police Officer

The Jefferson County Police Department is Searching for a Man Who Reportedly Assaulted a Police Officer

The Jefferson County Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a police officer.

Officers responded to a theft complaint at Walmart on E. Broadway Blvd. Saturday and found 53-year-old James Lee Rucker in the parking lot.

He fled in a Jeep but turned back into the parking lot at a high rate of speed and intentionally struck the patrol car head on, rendering it inoperable.

The jeep was found abandoned at exit 4 on I-81. Rucker is wanted for aggravated assault on a police officer, theft and other charges.

The officer was uninjured, if you see him please call 911 if you.

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Releases Body Cam Footage of the Shooting of Two Deputies, Killing One

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Releases Body Cam Footage of the Shooting of Two Deputies, Killing One

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office releases the body camera footage in the death of Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers during a shooting following a traffic stop.

It happened on February 8th and during the stop, things escalated and Kenneth DeHart, Jr. fired shots at the deputies, killing McCowan and hitting Eggers multiple times in the leg.

The video shows Dehart refusing to exit the vehicle after repeatedly being asked by deputies after Eggers smelled marijuana. Dehart was tased then shot the deputies.

Several others are also charged in the case for giving aid to Kenneth DeHart, Jr. His brother, Marcus DeHart, girlfriend Carrie Matthews and Maurice Warren have all been charged with accessory after the fact.

You can go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CBXSeecjtc&rco=1 to watch the video but please be advised it does contain very graphic images.

Knox County Schools Coach No Longer with System after Criminal Investigation

Knox County Schools Coach No Longer with System after Criminal Investigation

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools baseball coach at the center of a criminal investigation is now out of a job.

KCS officials confirming that Hardin Valley Academy baseball coach Tyler Roach is no longer with the school system after a criminal investigation.

KCS says Roach had been placed on administrative leave with pay previously as the investigation began.

Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office confirm that it had opened a criminal investigation into Roach, but was unable to give specifics on the matter.

Man Charged for Helping Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect While on the Run

Man Charged for Helping Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect While on the Run

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Another individual is charged with helping suspected cop killer Kenneth DeHart evade police capture for over five days following his flight from a traffic stop on February 8.

Knox County arrest records say 46-year-old Maurice Warren has been charged with accessory after the fact for buying two phones for DeHart who is accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers.

According to the records, Warren bought two phones on February 8 at a store on Ray Mears Boulevard in Knoxville to give to DeHart. Both phones were pre-paid, and Warren reportedly bought them with cash.

DeHart’s brother, Marcus and girlfriend Carrie Matthews are also charged with being accessories after the fact.

Warren is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 5 in Knox County’s felony court.

A Member of the White Pine Fire Department has Died

A Member of the White Pine Fire Department has Died

Officials with the White Pine Fire Department say they have lost of one of their members.

They say Mike Romines, who served for 40 years, died from an ongoing illness. They are asking everyone to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

All town flags will be at half staff starting today (Friday) and will remain until he is laid to rest. His funeral announcement has not been released.

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly McCalla Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in Deadly McCalla Avenue Shooting

Knoxville Police have identified the victim of the deadly shooting on McCalla Avenue.

Police say 50 year-old Sherwin Harris is believed to have been shot following an altercation at the Magnolia Café Wednesday night which continued at the lounge located in the 2200 block of McCalla Avenue where the suspect reportedly shot the victim and left the scene.

Detectives have identified a possible person of interest. Anyone with information is being asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

The investigation is ongoing.

Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard’s Body is Found Along with Woman in Custody

Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard’s Body is Found Along with Woman in Custody

The body of Meigs County Deputy Robert “RJ” Leonard has been found.

Officials say Leonard went missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.

District Attorney Russell Johnson says the woman’s body was found inside his vehicle in the water.

Based on early investigation, it is believed that Leonard took the woman into custody Wednesday on Highway 60, then crashed his car near the Blythe Ferry boat ramp that leads into the river.

They say Leonard texted his wife about the arrest, then radioed to say he had a detainee he was bringing back and then about 12 minutes later, Leonard radioed again, in distress, and said something about water.

Leonard’s car was found in the water near the ramp yesterday, his body not inside but was later found nearby in the water.

The 35-year-old leaves behind a wife and five children.

Knoxville Police Investigating after Woman Struck by Car in Old City, Surveillance Video Released

Knoxville Police Investigating after Woman Struck by Car in Old City, Surveillance Video Released

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has released surveillance footage of the vehicle suspected in a hit-and-run Sunday in the Old City.

KPD says a silver sedan is believed to have struck and seriously injured a 28-year-old woman just before 3:00 Sunday morning at South Central Street near Willow Avenue.

(Courtesy: KPD on ‘X’)

Police say the driver reportedly fled the scene, and the woman was transported to UT Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Marcus DeHart, Brother of Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect, Out on Bond

Marcus DeHart, Brother of Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect, Out on Bond

Blount County, TN (WOKI) Marcus DeHart, the brother of Kenneth DeHart, the man suspected of shooting a Blount County deputy and killing another, is out of jail.

The Blount County Clerk’s Office confirming DeHart’s release on bond Thursday afternoon.

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Greg McCowan and Shelby Eggers stopped Kenneth DeHart Thursday night, BCSO officials said, when things escalated and shots were fired.

Marcus DeHart was charged with accessory after the fact; he is accused of helping harbor his brother, who he would have known was on the run from police.

Marcus’ bond was set at $1 million. He’s due back in court on March 25.

Officials: Multiple Agencies Continuing Search for Missing Meigs Co Deputy, Body Not in Crashed Cruiser

Officials: Multiple Agencies Continuing Search for Missing Meigs Co Deputy, Body Not in Crashed Cruiser

Meigs County, TN (WOKI) One body is recovered, and a Meigs County Sheriff’s Office deputy is still missing after arresting a woman Wednesday night.

Multiple agencies are collaborating in the search for Deputy Robert J. Leonard who officials say took a woman into custody around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night on Highway 60, then crashed his car near the Blythe Ferry boat ramp.

Leading the investigation is the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, but several other agencies, including the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee Highway Patrol, are helping in the search.

In a press conference Thursday afternoon, District Attorney Russell Johnson said Deputy Leonard’s car was found in the water near the ramp Thursday. Leonard’s body was reportedly not inside the car, but the body of a woman believed to be the arrestee was in the back seat, Johnson said. However, sheriff’s office officials have been in contact with both Leonard’s and the arrestee’s families.

As for the details of what happened, Johnson and sheriff’s office officials said Leonard had arrested the woman, who has still not been identified, texted his wife about the arrest, then radioed to say he had a detainee he was bringing back.

About 12 minutes later, Johnson said, Leonard radioed again, in distress, and said something about water.

Upon finding the car, Johnson said the driver’s side window was open and Leonard’s body was not inside the car. Sheriff’s office officials said that they are hoping to find Leonard alive.

So far, sheriff’s officials said they hope the search for Leonard is a rescue mission, but it is possible that they are looking for a body.

Leonard had joined MCSO in December and was from New York, Johnson said.