Athens, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in McMinn County after hunters find human remains last week near Athens.
Officials with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office say deputies responded around 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 19 after hunters found what appeared to be skeletal human remains in a wooded area off Highway 30 west of Athens, near County Rd. 119.
The sheriff’s office says hunters directed deputies to the location several yards off the highway where partial human remains were discovered; they were sent to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and members of the District Attorney General’s Office are aiding in the investigation.
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly house fire that happened in Seymour Monday morning. (Courtesy: Seymour Volunteer Fire Department)
Seymour, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly house fire that happened in Seymour early Monday morning.
Fire officials say the fire broke out around 6:00 a.m. at a home in the 12-thousand block of Chapman Highway near Shiloh Road.
The incident caused backups through much of Monday morning’s commute along Chapman Highway as the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department responded.
Officials provided no additional information as the investigation is still in the early stages.
Updated Story: Knoxville Police identify the victim of the deadly shooting that happened at the Osmar Event Center on Inskip Drive.
20 year-old Nicholas Sheadrick was shot Saturday night at the center which had been rented out for a party and concert with about 300 people in attendance when a fight broke out in a bathroom.
The suspect fled the scene before police arrived after reportedly fire the fatal shot.
A suspect has not been arrested or charged and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.
Original story: An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed at a late-night event on W. Inskip Drive.
At around 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, members of the Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team were alerted to a shooting that had occurred at a party and concert being held at 108 W. Inskip Drive.
CERT officers arrived at the scene and found a man outside of the event center who had been shot at least one time.
Officers attempted life-saving measures before transporting the victim to the UT Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead upon his arrival.
The shooting is under active investigation by the KPD Homicide Unit, and that investigation is in the early stages at this time.
Anyone with information that could assist that investigation is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issuing a Blue Alert for a man wanted for two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.
38 year-old Fugitive John Drake, Jr., has been added to the TBI Most Wanted list.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. He should be considered armed and dangerous. He allegedly shot two officers in La Vergne (Laverne) and is the estranged son of Metro Nashville’s Police Chief.
Please call TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND if you have any information.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Industry Services Division (CIS) is issuing a public advisory to warn consumers of Listeria monocytogenes discovered in a package of collard greens sold in Tennessee.
During routine surveillance sampling, a CIS Food and Dairy Inspector purchased a food sample from a Kroger store in Nashville, Tenn. Laboratory results revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a 16-ounce package of Kroger Brand Collard Greens. The vegetables originated from Baker Farms in Norman Park, Ga.
Food package information for Kroger Collard Greens includes Lot Code 110093-387 and UPC 11110-18171 with Best By date of 10-16-2023. Packages were shipped to Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Baker Farms has issued a voluntary recall in affected states and Kroger has requested all stores remove any unsold packages from shelves and destroy any inventory of the product.
So far, TDA has not received reports that the collard greens have caused illness. TDA is urging anyone who purchased any of the collard greens product not to consume them. Consumers may call Kroger Customer Connect at 1-800-632-6900 with any questions.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow in a cold environment and lead to high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women and may be fatal for individuals with weakened immune systems. Cooking and pasteurization are two methods to eliminate the bacteria from food.
The CIS Food and Dairy Section and Technical Services Lab set the highest standards for food safety and enforce those standards through regular and thorough inspections and product testing. This year, CIS staff have completed 7,951 retail food store inspections statewide. Laboratory staff performed approximately 852 tests for pathogens, allergens, and other contaminants on human food samples during that same period. The Technical Services Lab is accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which demonstrates the laboratory’s commitment to the highest standards, technical competence, and continual improvement.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville man is found guilty Thursday of supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, more commonly known as ISIS.
Federal documents obtained by our news partner WVLT indicate 31 year-old Benjamin Alan Carpenter, also known as Abu Hamza, was arrested in March 2021 and charged after allegedly translating pro-ISIS material into English and then trying to publish it.
Officials say Carpenter was in contact with an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS associate which lead to his arrest.
He was convicted Thursday of one count of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization. He could face up to 20 years in prison.
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department and the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies have teamed up to create two local youth basketball leagues – the only programs of their kind in East Tennessee.
“I’m really excited that our young people have this unique opportunity,” Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said. “This partnership illustrates the great work our Parks and Recreation Department does to encourage youth sports and recreation.”
Knox County, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Jr NBA, and Nike have created a local recreational Junior Grizzlies Youth Basketball League, which will run a 10-game season from Dec. 3 through Feb. 10, for male and females ages 6 to 18. Teams will be comprised of athletes ages 6 to 12, middle school age, and high school age.
Registration costs $50 per player and is open now through Nov. 20. Players receive a reversible Nike uniform, an official Grizzlies basketball, and a signed certificate by a player on the Memphis Grizzlies.
“We are proud to be partnering with the Memphis Grizzlies, and we look forward to continuing their mission of creating long-lasting memories for our youth through the game of basketball,” said Knox County Parks and Recreation Senior Director Joe Mack.
Additionally, the county put together a Junior Grizzlies open league for teams that will feature a 10-game season, tournament, three-point shootout, and dunk contest. Team registration is $650, and the season runs from Dec. 3 to Feb. 10. Teams are comprised of 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, middle school, and high school players. Athletes on the teams will also receive a reversible Nike uniform, an official Grizzlies basketball, and a signed certificate by a player on the Memphis Grizzlies.
For any questions about the Junior Grizzlies League, contact Cain Clifton at [email protected], and keep up to date with everything happening in Knox County Sports on the Knox County Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
The Knox County Sheriff’s office is investigating after an elder abuse call leads to a standoff in West Knoxville.
KCSO says a 92 year old woman was taken to the hospital after suffering a severe medical issue after officers arrived at the apartment off of Cedar Bluff.
When officers tried to speak to the woman’s son, who lives in the home and reportedly had a gun, he refused to cooperate and barricaded himself inside.
The Swat team and negotiation units were called and he later surrendered and was taken in for an evaluation.
Investigators with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve identified the people responsible for a string of car break ins.
KCSO says 15 to 20 vehicles have been burglarized in about a month span including a few law enforcement cruisers.
William Brewster and Zachary Jordan are now charged with multiple counts of vehicle burglaries and Sheriff Tom Spangler says both had probation violations tells us why an investigation remains underway to see if the pair is involved in additional break-ins.
Spangler says if you have any information on these burglaries or if your car has been broken into to give them a call.
