Sheriff Tommy Jones warns of scammers using caller ID spoofing to imitate Monroe County Sheriff's Office and solicit money for non-existent legal issues. Residents are advised to call the Detective Division directly to avoid the scam.

A trench collapse at Big Ridge State Park trapped two workers, with one rescued in critical condition and efforts ongoing for the second. TOSHA is investigating the incident.

Three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County for child sex crimes, with over 900 child abuse images and a video of a sexual encounter involving a 2-year-old. Charges include aggravated rape and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Clinton Police apprehended two individuals linked to multiple "porch pirate" thefts, highlighting the effectiveness of community-police collaboration and surveillance technology.

The Clinton Police Department issued a holiday warning about package thefts and the importance of vigilance, using humor and a reference to the Grinch.

Jose Roberto Rivera Recarte is charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal collision on Maynardville Highway, after reportedly driving impaired and evading arrest.

The Knoxville Police are seeking Job Alvarado-Lainez for a fatal shooting on December 6 at 1943 McCalla Avenue. His abandoned truck is key in the investigation.

Authorities search for a machete-wielding suspect following an armed robbery at Crossville's Proffitt’s Market, with ongoing investigations despite the unsuccessful initial search.

Two individuals were arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting in North Knoxville, with one victim sustaining gunshot wounds and another dying from crash-related trauma.

Tusculum University is mourning student Payton Cook, killed in a car crash. The driver, Hagan Windsor, faces charges. Cook played lacrosse and studied business.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a phone scam where scammers imitate deputies to extort money, providing cautionary advice.

A Gulfport police sergeant was arrested on DUI and other charges in Gatlinburg, Tennessee while in town for FBI training. He was caught with an open container and failed sobriety tests.

Melissa and Jared Whitfield from Sweetwater, Tennessee, have been indicted for allegedly setting fires to their home in 2024 and are held on a $300,000 bond.