Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police officer Dan Roark, arrested on federal child pornography charges last week is now, officially, out of a job. The decision was handed-down Monday by KPD Chief Paul Noel after investigators with the Office of Professional Standards conducted a “detailed” investigation into Roark’s conduct following allegations of Roark asking for naked…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects who shot at officers responding to a call early this morning. Officers were called to a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community and confronted two suspects; at least one of the suspects fired at…… MORE
A Knoxville woman is convicted of a second degree murder charge after a woman she reportedly got into a fight with dies from a gunshot wound at the hospital. 21 year-old Kyeisha Dalton was found guilty of the crime after a three day trial. She was identified as a suspect in the shooting on Jourolman…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) A 17-year-old is facing several charges after a shooting Tuesday on Sulphur Springs Road near Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Morristown Police Department officials say a 17-year-old boy was injured in the shooting which took place near an apartment complex across from the school. They say the suspect was found shortly after the…… MORE
Updated story: Knoxville Police identify the suspect arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home in North Knoxville. 34 year-old Justin Hylton barricaded himself in the home East Walnut Grove Drive yesterday. He is wanted on felony theft and criminal simulation charges. A stolen vehicle and firearm were also recovered at the home with additional…… MORE
Cleveland, TN (WOKI) A cluster of fires burning in the Cherokee National Forest is being investigated as arson. Forest officials report there are three fires altogether, collectively being called the Buck Bald Fire: “We’re seeing a rapid increase in wildfires across the forest placing people, homes and infrastructure at great risk,” said Stephanie Bland, deputy forest…… MORE
In unofficial results in the Knoxville City Election from the Knox County Election Commission, Tyler Caviness wins the Knoxville Municipal Judge race defeating incumbent John Rosson, Jr. Also, incumbent Amelia Parker wins another term in the City Council defeating Tim Hill. Debbie Helsley also wins a City Council Seat and Lynn Fugate and Charles Thomas…… MORE
Greene County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office say forensic teams have identified a body found by hunters last week. GCSO says deputies responded to the West Pines area last Thursday around 5:00 p.m. on a report of a body being discovered by hunters who were on the property to put up…… MORE
(WVLT) – An officer with the Knoxville Police Department was arrested Monday on federal charges involving the production of child pornography, according to officials with the United States Department of Justice. Officer Dan Roark, 47, was arrested and appeared in court on the charges. According to a criminal complaint, the mother of the victim, gave…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A decorated officer with the Knoxville Police Department is arrested Monday, November 6 on federal charges involving the production of child pornography. According to officials with the United States Department of Justice 47-year-old Dan Roark was arrested at the newly-opened Knoxville Public Security Complex around 2:30 p.m. Roark started at KPD in…… MORE
