A Knoxville man is accused of vandalizing Dutch Valley Baptist Church.
The vandalism reportedly took place early Sunday morning after an employee, who was sleeping at the church heard a noise.
Police identified the suspect as Troy Luttrel who reportedly trying to pry open the church’s front doors and was seen beating on the church’s railing and columns.
Police say they saw damage at the church, including a broken stained glass window and dents on pillars. They estimated the damage at $3,900.
Luttrell is charged with disorderly conduct and vandalism.
Knoxville Police are investigating after a suspect held a United States Postal Service mail carrier at gun-point, demanding he turn over his arrow key in Fountain City.
It happened on Rockcrest Road around Saturday afternoon as the mail carrier was putting packages into lockers at an apartment complex.
The suspect, a male teenager, demanded the carrier’s arrow key while showing him a semi-automatic pistol.
An arrow key allows access to multiple lockers and can make Carriers a target for would-be package thieves.
The suspect was possibly being extorted because the victim told police he said he didn’t have a choice because they have his mom.
The carrier gave the suspect a different key and he fled the scene.
The Tennessee Volunteers are Omaha bound for the second time in three years.
The Big Orange defeating Southern Miss in the winner-take-all game three of the NCAA Hattiesburg Super Regional late last night.
The Vols will take on No. 5 national seed LSU on Saturday night at 7 p.m., that game will be broadcast on ESPN and our sister station WNML.
If you are thinking about a trip to Omaha to watch the Volunteers in the 2023 Men’s College World Series, it’s going to cost you.
A flight on American Airlines will cost you $976 and if you fly United it will cost you $1,031 to purchase your ticket. The average hotel cost is $176 a night and a ticket to the game is $150. (rates obtained 6/13/23)
Gas prices today (6/13) in the U.S. are at $3.59 a gallon according to AAA.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man has been accused of vandalizing Dutch Valley Baptist Church.
Troy Luttrell has been charged with disorderly conduct and vandalism in connection to almost $4,000 worth of damage reportedly inflicted on the church early Sunday morning.
Law enforcement responded to the church on Dutch Valley Drive because an employee, who was sleeping at the church, had reported noise. The employee told police that he had seen Luttrell trying to pry open the church’s front doors and beating on the church’s railing and columns.
Damage confirmed by officials include a broken stained glass window and dents on pillars.
Hancock County, TN (WOKI) A months-long inquiry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation results in the indictment Monday, June 12 of a Sneedville man for threatening public officials.
TBI officials say special agents began looking into allegations involving 46-year-old Marty Rouse back in January. They determined that Rouse made statements threatening to harm Hancock County Sheriff Brad Brewer and an investigator from the District Attorney General’s Office.
The Hancock County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Rouse with two counts of Retaliation. Rouse was served in the Hancock County Jail, where he was already being held on unrelated charges.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has identified the victim of a drowning in Ft. Loudon Lake.
They say 22 year-old Charles Egbuniwe was swimming from a boat toward shore and went under and never re-surfaced Saturday.
Witnesses showed Knox County Rescue Squad searchers where he went under and his body was found by using sonar a few hours later. This marks the 13th fatal boating-related incident in the state this year.
TWRA urges everyone to wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved life jacket while swimming and boating.
Boating season is underway and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency would like to remind those enjoying the many lakes and rivers in our state to stay safe on the water when swimming.
TWRA officials say if someone in the water becomes in distress, remember “Reach, Throw, Row, Go.”
Reach – Extend a fishing rod, branch, oar, towel, or other object to REACH out to the victim to pull them to safety. If nothing is available, lie flat on the dock or boat, grab the victim’s hand or wrist, and pull him or her to safety.
Throw – If the victim is too far away to reach and a boat isn’t handy, THROW the victim a PFD or anything else that will float.
Row – If a rowboat is available, ROW to the victim and then use an oar or paddle to pull the victim to the stern and let them hold on if they are able. Otherwise hold onto them until help arrives. If you’re in a powerboat, stop the engine and glide to the victim from the downwind side.
Go – Swimmers without lifesaving training should not swim to a victim. Instead, GO for help. If you must swim, take along anything that floats to keep between you and the victim.
Updated story: Knoxville Police are continuing to investigate and have new information in the deadly shooting and crash in West Knoxville.
It happened late last (Sunday) night at the intersection of Walker Springs Road and N. Gallaher View Road where officers found a wrecked car off the road and two gunshot victims inside.
The driver, 27-year-old Avila Anfernee, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 16-year-old female passenger was transported to the UT Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. She remains hospitalized with critical, life-threatening injuries. A four-year-old child was in the backseat of the car was not injured in the shooting or crash.
Police believe their vehicle was waiting in the turn lane when someone got out of a a car and fired numerous rounds into the car from close range.
Early reports say a red sports car left the scene but that has not been verified and no suspects have been identified.
Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
Original story: Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly shooting in West Knoxville.
It happened last night (Sunday) at the intersection of Walker Springs Road and N. Gallaher View Road. A man was killed and a woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the car they were in was shot multiple times then crashed into an embankment.
Police say a 4-year-old child was also in the car at the time of the shooting.
Police are searching for a red sports car that left the scene after the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.
Three Tennessee State Parks restaurants will have Father’s Day meals, one of many options at the parks to treat Dad (or your favorite father figure) with a special occasion Sunday, June 18.
Information about all Father’s Day gift ideas involving Tennessee State Parks can be found at this link.
Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, and Natchez Trace State Park in Lexington will have meals ranging from prime rib dinners to breakfast and lunch buffets.
The Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls will have a full weekend of opportunities June 16-18 to enjoy a prime rib special. Crockett’s Mill Restaurant at David Crockett State Park will have a family-style breakfast and a lunch buffet on June 18. The restaurant inside Lodge Natchez Trace will have a lunch buffet on June 18.
Details on the Father’s Day meals are:
Fall Creek Falls State Park The Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls Prime rib special (while quantities last) Friday, June 16, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Choice of carving size: 12 oz. $24; 16 oz. $28; and 20 oz. $32 Beverage, tax, and gratuity not included Reservations are not required but are accepted for parties of eight or more at 423-881-5241 EXT. 253
2536 Lakeside Dr. Spencer, TN 38585 423-881-5241, Ext. 253
David Crockett State Park Crockett’s Mill Restaurant June 18 Family-style breakfast 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. $17 per person, 10 percent discount for seniors, half price for children 6-11 with each paying adult, free for children 5 and under with each paying adult Drink, tax, and gratuity not included Reservations not accepted Entire party must be present to be seated.
Lunch buffet 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $21 per person, 10 percent discount for seniors 62-over, half price for children 6-11 with each paying adult, free for children 5 and under with each paying adult Drink, tax, and gratuity not included Reservations not required. Entire party must be present to be seated.
Crockett’s Mill Restaurant David Crockett State Park 1400 West Gaines (GPS) Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Natchez Trace State Park Restaurant inside Lodge Natchez Trace June 18 Lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $17.95 for adults, half price for children age 6-11 with each paying adult, free for children age 5 and under with each paying adult. Not including drink, tax, or gratuity Call for reservations for parties of eight or more, (731) 968-8176. The reservation cut-off date is Friday, June 16th, at 2 p.m. or until full.
Natchez Trace State Park Lodge Natchez Trace 567 Pin Oak Lodge Road Lexington, TN 38388
Deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who cut off his ankle monitor Friday, June 9.
BCSO says 49-year-old Robert Wayne Jennings was on probation for multiple felony burglaries and thefts. He left his home on Grey Ridge Road in Maryville after cutting off his monitor.
Anyone with information on where Jennings might be is urged to contact the non-emergency number for the sheriff’s office at 865-273-5200.
UPDATE: Knoxville Police Department Officials have identified the victim of a deadly shooting Wednesday near the Five Points neighborhood.
Officers responded to the 2400 block of Center Avenue just after 7:30 to find 25-year-old Emory Johnson, who had been shot at least one time.
Officials say life saving measures were attempted, but Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing with police now seeking information on a blue 2005 Dodge Avenger that may have been abandoned or sold in the Knox County area.
Courtesy of KPD
Anyone with information is being asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS or online at the organization’s website.
ORIGINAL STORY: Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Five Points area.
Officers responding to the 2400 block of Center Avenue and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and attempted life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
