A Knox County jury convicted Jarrett David Simoneaux on three counts of aggravated sexual battery; a judge ordered consecutive terms that total 30 years without parole.

A Rhea County man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and was sentenced to eight years, with court records saying he must serve the full term in the death of a 7‑year‑old.

A Monroe County grand jury has indicted 24‑year‑old Ethan Owens on aggravated statutory rape of a child under 14, Madisonville police say.

TBI special agents say a North Carolina man was indicted on aggravated‑assault charges after a Jan. 10 officer‑involved shooting in Bristol.

A fatal crash at Clinton Highway and Old State Circle involved a school bus; THP is investigating and the sheriff’s office warned drivers to expect hours‑long closures.

TBI and local police arrested a Crossville man after a Fairfield Glade shooting that sent a person to the hospital; he faces aggravated assault charges.

A man was stabbed Monday at the Rural King in Halls; deputies arrested a suspect and say the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are searching for Jair Jerrod Bailey, wanted on two active warrants including felony evading arrest.

A camper fire on South Highway 25W in Campbell County killed one person; investigators including the TBI say the blaze appears accidental.

Knoxville detectives want help identifying a man who tried to grab a woman's dog near Forest Park Boulevard; the suspect fled in a GMC Sierra with Georgia plates. Tips may be eligible for a reward.

Knoxville police arrested and indicted Randall Vaught on charges including felony murder in the September 2025 assault and later death of Brian Overby.

KPD says 18-year-old La'Ron Revels was arrested after officers recovered three loaded firearms, including a mini Draco, on Harriet Tubman Street.

White Pine crews are on scene at a structure fire on Spring Creek Road. Motorists are being urged to yield while crews work.