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A Knoxville man was found guilty of Aggravated Child Neglect after his one-year-old overdosed on fentanyl at home; delayed medical attention resulted in the child requiring naloxone.
A single-vehicle collision with a parked tractor-trailer on the I-40 East entrance ramp resulted in a woman's death early Friday morning, reported by Knoxville Police.
A mother in Knoxville was convicted of child abuse and neglect after her daughter overdosed on fentanyl she brought into a hospital, resulting in permanent disability for the teenager.
Two individuals were hospitalized after their car crashed into water in Knox County; one escaped while the other was rescued from the submerged vehicle.
Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon and former detective Jerry Mifflin face charges of tampering with government records, related to fraudulent training compliance.
A Tennessee man received over 18 years in prison for illegal firearm possession under the Armed Career Criminal Act due to his violent felony history.
A Morristown man received a 33-month prison sentence for running a $1.5 million Ponzi scheme, with a subsequent three-year supervised release and restitution order.
The TBI and detectives are following new leads in the case of missing child Summer Wells, searching an area near her home as the investigation continues.
A student at Wartburg Central Middle School was hospitalized following an assault, and the assailant was detained after being on the run. The incident is under investigation.
Aubree Madrid, a 14-year-old missing girl from Knoxville, was found safe in Blount County after a community-wide effort to locate her, following her disappearance on November 14.
At least two people were injured in a reported shooting following a neighbor dispute in Kodak, Sevier County, with local authorities responding and ensuring no public threat.
KPD identified Troy Hutchison and Rodrell Jeter as the victims in a deadly I-640 shooting; a Detroit man is critical. The suspect and vehicle are sought.
Knoxville Police have updated the public on a suspect involved in an I-640 shooting, sharing via Facebook the Michigan tag number (26541RF) of the vehicle, and encouraging community assistance.
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