An Athens man was charged with child exploitation after TBI and local police, alerted by NCMEC, found CSAM on his devices. The McMinn County Grand Jury indicted him, leading to his arrest and a $500,000 bond.

Seven people were arraigned for their roles in the in-custody death of Lester Isbill at Monroe County Jail, facing various charges including misconduct and criminally negligent homicide.

The CCSO executed a narcotics search warrant, seizing weapons, money, and leading to multiple arrests, as part of an effort to dismantle the local drug trade.

Jefferson City Police identified vandalism suspects with public help, thanking the community for assistance. They assured anonymity for tipsters in their request.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a theft at a Vonore produce stand and offers support for the individual if needed.

A firefighter was injured while responding to a fire at Country Mill Crafts and Antiques in Pigeon Forge. The damage was moderate, and the cause is under investigation.

A peaceful "No Kings" rally with 1,500 participants occurred in downtown Knoxville, with one minor hit-and-run incident involving a truck and a motorcycle. No arrests were made at the event, which was coordinated with police.

A man named Blake McClellan died in a crash in Greeneville when his Mustang collided with a Jeep after failing to yield on West Andrew Johnson Highway.

Jacob Paul Yugo of Oak Ridge was charged with first-degree murder after his mother, Candace Yugo, died from assault injuries. Initially charged with attempted murder, Yugo is now in custody.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office warned of a jury duty scam where individuals are falsely threatened with arrest unless they pay fines via gift cards or wire transfers.

A woman died in a pedestrian crash in Knoxville after being hit by a vehicle when she entered the roadway. The driver stopped to help, but the victim later died at the hospital. Police are investigating.

A semi-truck crashed off I-40 near Turkey Creek, caught fire, but the driver escaped injury. One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion. The accident's cause is under investigation.

Joshua Long, 20, was found after going missing from Parkwest Medical Center and was returned for evaluation, thanks to the community's assistance and the Knoxville Police Department's social media efforts.