East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify a woman wanted on identity theft. Please call Crime Stoppers if you have any information. You may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Thousands of East Tennesseans are without power after storms move through the area this afternoon (Tuesday).
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flash Flooding affecting many counties and motorists evening commute with several interstate ramps under water during rush hour. Flood waters quickly receded in many areas but one person was rescued after driving their car into flood waters according to officials with the Knoxville Fire Department. KFD says that person drove into flood waters on Fifth Avenue this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Jefferson County dispatch told WVLT News about 30-40 roads were closed due to downed trees and nearly 3,000 customers were out of power as of 6:18 p.m. (Tuesday)
As of 9:10 p.m. Tuesday night: Appalachian Electric Cooperative reporting 1,960 customers are without power. Clinton Utilities Board reporting 292, Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative reporting 239, Knoxville Utilities Board reporting 3,241, LaFollette Utilities reporting 7,397 and only 32 Sevier County Electric customers are without power at this time.
The Knoxville Police Department says you can report flooded roads by calling 865-215-4010.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police have arrested a suspect in connection to an early morning robbery Monday at a home on Chester Avenue.
KPD says officers responded to a home in the 2200 block of Chester Avenue around 4:00 a.m. where a 27-year-old woman reported that two people in masks had broken into her home, held her at gunpoint and had stolen a PlayStation 5 and more than $3,000 in cash.
An investigation led to the arrest of 20-year-old Dwan Woodly who was taken into custody at a home on Blue Star Drive.
Woodley was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary.
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing man.
SCSO officials say 46-year-old George Raymond Millington was last seen on July 22 near Clark Street in Seymour.
Police say he reportedly drove away in a red 1996 Pontiac Sunfire with a Tennessee license plate, 957BKXX.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the sheriff’s office at 865-453-4668 or 865-774-3935.
MEIGS COUNTY – Two people face felony human trafficking charges following a six-month investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit.
Agents began investigating Tristin Epperson and Clarissa McKinney in early 2024, after receiving information concerning their interactions with a juvenile.
On Thursday, the Meigs County Grand Jury returned indictments, charging Epperson (DOB 4/19/1999) with one count of Commercial Sex Trafficking of a Minor, six counts of Statutory Rape, and one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The grand jury returned indictments charging McKinney (DOB 7/30/1991) with one count of Commercial Sex Trafficking of a Minor, six counts of Facilitation of Statutory Rape, and one count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
On Monday, authorities arrested and booked both into the Meigs County Jail. The court set Epperson’s bond at $100,000, while McKinney was released on her own recognizance.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.
Knoxville – As Knox Countians head to the polls on Thursday, the Election Commission wants to issue a few reminders.
TIMES FOR VOTING POLLS ARE OPEN ON THURSDAY FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM. Any voter in line by 8:00 pm will be allowed to vote.
THE BALLOT
Voters will be asked “In which Primary do you wish to vote?”
Voters will be able to choose a Republican ballot, a Democratic ballot, or a general only ballot https://knoxcounty.org/election/.
All voters are highly encouraged to review the ballot in advance and follow instructions as presented on the ballot. Sample ballots can be found on the home page at
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
A photo ID issued by the State of Tennessee (such as a driver’s license) or the Federal Government (such as a passport) is required to vote, unless an exemption applies. Election workers are trained to ask for your photo identification prior to being issued a ballot. Driver licenses from other states are not acceptable forms of ID for voting in the state of Tennessee.
WHERE DO I VOTE?
On Election Day, voters must vote at their assigned precinct. For voters that are unsure where they vote, they can visit https://knoxcounty.org/election/ and click on the “Where Do I Vote https://www.kgis.org/portal/onlinetools/votinglocationsearch.aspx??portalid=0?” box on the front page and enter their residential address. The website will match the voter’s address with the correct polling place.
NEW POLLING PLACES
For voters in eight precincts across Knox County, their polling place changed (prior to the March 2024 Election).
(This replaces the Boys and Girls Club, 381 McConnell Street – Boys & Girls Club is no longer a polling place).
(This replaces Karns Middle School, 2925 Gray Hendrix Road – Karns Middle School is no longer a polling place).
(This replaces Solway Church of God, 3317 Solway Rd – Solway Church of God is no longer a polling place).
(This replaces Shoreline Church, 9635 Westland Drive – Shoreline Church is no longer a polling place).
(This replaces the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive – Farragut Town Hall is no longer a polling place).
For more information on elections in Knox County, visit https://knoxcounty.org/election/
Investigators are currently searching for 14-year-old Lurvin-Danelia Galeas Brizuela who was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday. She was last seen at approximately 10:00 am on that date. Family believes she may be in the company of 21-year-old Esteban Ranganal who has a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm.
Investigators and family are concerned for her safety. Lurvin-Danelia is approximately 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Lurvin-Danelia was last seen wearing a black crop-top, with blue pants, and florescent Crocs.
The MPD is asking anyone with information concerning Lurvin-Danelia’s location to contact police immediately through the dispatch center at 423-585-2701.
In the early morning hours (Monday), unknown suspects utilized a heavy-duty truck to break into a West Knoxville Bank ATM.
The ATM was a stand alone unit and not attached to the bank building. During the burglary of the ATM money cartridges and us currency were stolen. The suspect(s) fled the scene of the burglary on foot. At this time the investigation is still ongoing.
If anyone has any information they feel would be useful to Detectives they’re asked to call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit at 865-215-2243.
Over 31,000 people cast their ballots during early voting in the August 1st, 2024 Knox General, State & Federal Primary and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections.
Just over 2,000 of those votes were absentee votes cast.
If you missed early voting but still want to cast your ballot in the race for U.S. Senate and House races as well as Representatives among others, you can vote on Election Day from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Also, the first day to request an absentee mail ballot for the November 5th Presidential Election is August 7th.
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Police in Morristown are asking for help finding a missing teen who may be with a 21-year-old man.
Investigators are searching for 14-year-old Lurvin-Danelia Galeas Brizuela who was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday. Investigators and family are concerned for her safety; they say she may be accompanied by 21-year-old Esteban Ranganal.
Lurvin-Danelia is described as 5’7″ tall, weighing 130 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black crop top, blue pants, and florescent Crocs.
Ranganal has a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm that appears to include the name and birthdate of the missing girl.
Anyone with information on the missing girl’s whereabouts is asked to call the Morristown Police Department through the dispatch center at 423-585-2701.
