Three individuals were sentenced for operating a romance scam that led to an elderly victim's death and defrauded others out of $388,500. They must repay the amount and will serve prison terms and supervised release.

Christopher Kyle Duke of Tennessee pleaded guilty to damaging a gas pipeline, with sentencing set for April 2026, facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office warns residents of phone scams targeting relatives of incarcerated individuals, falsely claiming payment is needed for ankle monitors or avoiding arrest.

A 70-year-old woman was charged with DUI after hitting nine cars in Knoxville, admitting to police she drank alcohol before the incident. No bystanders were injured.

A student at William Blount High School was arrested for having a stolen gun on campus, leading to further investigations and additional charges for two other students.

Knoxville police found drugs, a loaded gun, and cash in a car after pulling over driver Andrea Martin for a traffic violation. Martin, previously convicted, now faces multiple charges.

Javier Pavia, brother of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, was arrested for disorderly conduct at Neyland Stadium; appeared intoxicated, was "verbally combative," and previously had a similar incident.

A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car in Rogersville, with local rescue squads responding to the scene. The condition of the victim is not disclosed, and traffic delays are expected as the investigation continues.

The TBI issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old James Sutton, highlighting his medical need and urging public assistance in locating him in Chattanooga.

Sheriff Michael R. Hodges praised the NOVA Unit for a drug bust yielding various drugs, cash, and a firearm, after a traffic stop escalated into a larger investigation. Two suspects face multiple charges.

An arrest was made in California's cold case of Linda Haynie, who vanished in 2010, with Tennessee man Jonathan Simpson apprehended based on new evidence.

A fatal car crash in South Knox County left one dead and two with minor injuries; Rural Metro Fire responded, and an investigation by the Knox County Sheriff's Office is ongoing.

One person died in a two-car collision in South Knox County; two others had minor injuries. The accident caused an extended closure of Neubert Springs Road for investigation.