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Man Dead after Claiborne County Stabbing, Sheriff Says

Man Dead after Claiborne County Stabbing, Sheriff Says

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was reportedly stabbed to death Friday morning. CCSO officials say deputies responded to a home in the Speedwell area at around 10:45 after dispatch received a call saying a man had been stabbed. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the man who was…MORE

KPD: Five Arrested in Overdose Death Investigation

KPD: Five Arrested in Overdose Death Investigation

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Five people are arrested Thursday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the search is part of an ongoing overdose death investigation stemming from a suspected overdose death in June of 2023. They add that…MORE

BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified

BCSO: Body Found in Fort Loudoun Lake Identified

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office identified the body as 36-year-old Bill Jesse Miracle. BCSO officials say Miracle was identified by fingerprints. The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered Miracle’s body from Fort Loudon Lake on the…MORE

Country Music Artist Zach Bryan Arrested

Country Music Artist Zach Bryan Arrested

Country music artist Zach Bryan is arrested in Oklahoma. Bryan confirmed this in a statement on his social media pages. Bryan says he “had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol” yesterday and his emotions got the best of him. Bryan was booked into the jail and was charged with obstruction of investigation. Bryan was…MORE

TBI: Man Dies Following Multi-County Police Chase and Standoff in Loudon County

TBI: Man Dies Following Multi-County Police Chase and Standoff in Loudon County

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A man is dead after leading Knox County deputies on a multi-county chase Thursday, prompting a standoff with law enforcement, according to District Attorney General Russell Johnson. Law enforcement officials say the man, who was a person of interest in an overdose death, led Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a…MORE

Former Anderson Co. School Officer Takes Plea Deal in Inappropriate Conduct Case

Former Anderson Co. School Officer Takes Plea Deal in Inappropriate Conduct Case

Clinton, TN (WOKI) A former Anderson County school resource officer takes a plea deal Thursday after allegedly “engaging in inappropriate conduct” with high school students. Anderson County Sheriff’s Office officials say 36-year-old James Lawson was indicted on charges of solicitation of a minor and two counts of solicitation of a minor to observe sexual conduct…MORE

Man Charged in Deadly Kingston Pike Crash Released on Bond

Man Charged in Deadly Kingston Pike Crash Released on Bond

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Maryville man charged in the deadly Kingston Pike crash that killed 24-year-old Ben Kredich was released on bond Wednesday. Forty-four year-old Shannon Walker is accused of driving while under the influence, crossing the road and hitting Kredich, killing him. As part of his release, Walker is required to wear a special…MORE