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A Newport man was arrested after deputies say they seized meth, heroin/fentanyl and Xanax. The sheriff’s Facebook post lists sale‑and‑delivery charges.
Knoxville police arrested two people after a Flagler Road domestic call; officers say they recovered a handgun reported stolen in 2017 and suspected drugs.
A Knox County detective led a months‑long probe that ended in an arrest in a sprawling crypto investment scam that cost local victims about $1.6 million.
Knoxville police posted photos after a woman said she was followed on Ijams trails. Investigators are asking the public to help identify the man.
A 54-year-old Newport woman was arrested after a Cocke County investigation into animal cruelty; she is being held without bond, officials say.
A 17-year-old from Maryville is charged after McMinnville police say multiple hoax 911 calls reported a shooting and hostage; investigators say the teen admitted involvement.
Crime Stoppers says Allen Wood is wanted on aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and vandalism warrants. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward.
White Pine firefighters responded to a residential fire near Honeysuckle Lane and State Street. Officials urged residents to avoid the area while crews worked.
A Knox County judge gave 29-year-old Deangelo Malik Rogers 22 years without parole after jurors convicted him of aggravated rape and related assault charges from a 2023 attack.
Veteran Tennessee sports reporter Wes Rucker, 43, was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I‑40 West; family confirmed he was the lone fatality and requested privacy.
Sheriff's deputies say a search warrant at a Graham Loop home turned up drugs, firearms and cash. A Tellico Plains man was arrested and the probe remains active.
Anderson County warns an AT&T network problem may prevent some Clinton residents from reaching 911 and provided a backup sheriff's number.
A 28‑year‑old Knoxville man was arrested after allegedly telling Taco Bell staff he had a bomb and running into the restaurant office, police say.
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