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Knoxville Police Identify Suspect in Standoff at Pine Ridge Apartments

Knoxville Police Identify Suspect in Standoff at Pine Ridge Apartments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the suspect taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement at the Pine Ridge Apartments in North Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say 26-year-old Malik Griffin was wanted on charges of aggravated robbery and especially aggravated kidnapping among others stemming from a robbery that happened…MORE

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on an…MORE

Two Arrested in Connection to Death of Blount County Deputy, Suspect Search Continues

Two Arrested in Connection to Death of Blount County Deputy, Suspect Search Continues

2/10/24 UPDATE: MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – One deputy with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office was killed and another was injured in Maryville while conducting a traffic stop Thursday just before 8:30 p.m., according to officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI said the suspect, identified as Kenneth DeHart, would not cooperate with deputies and…MORE

Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect is in custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement in North Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the 4700 block of Schubert Road to take a man wanted for multiple outstanding felony warrants into custody at an apartment there. KPD says the suspect was taken…MORE

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A missing Jefferson County woman, the subject of a Silver Alert issued early Thursday, has been found safe. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say 71-year-old Sharon Looney was located near her home in New Market with the assistance of air support from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The sheriff’s office…MORE

The Knoxville Ice Bears are Getting a New Name

The Knoxville Ice Bears are Getting a New Name

Knoxville’s hockey team is rebranding for one night only this week, hitting the ice as the Scruffy City Shriners tomorrow (Friday) as they take on Fayetteville. The new team name and rebrand also comes with a new logo, color scheme, uniforms and merchandise. The Shriners will hit the ice at 7:35 p.m. Fans can also…MORE

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

A new study ranks Tennessee in the top 10 of the most sinful states in America. WalletHub released its “Most Sinful States in the U.S.” study on Tuesday morning with the Volunteer State ranked at number 5. The study compared 50 states across 55 indicators of immoral or illicit behavior, including violent crimes, excessive drinking…MORE