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Trial starts for 4 accused of disrupting Knox County Commission meeting in aftermath of student's killing

The four entered the commission meeting April 19, 2021. They say they were trying to force release of KPD bodycam in the killing of Anthony Thompson Jr.

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KPD and TBI to investigate man's in-custody death, after he died 'for unknown reasons' Sunday following search warrant

The Knoxville Police Department said its Office of Professional Standards would check if officers violated any policies or procedures in detaining the man.

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Man Dies in Knoxville Police Custody, Investigation Underway, Department Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following the death of a man while in Knoxville police custody.



Knoxville Police Department officials say its Office of Professional Standards is set to review the death of a 57-year-old man after he was detained by the department during a search

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Man facing multiple charges after pursuit in South Knoxville

The Knoxville Police Department initiated the pursuit when Jerad Morrell refused to step out of the van after telling officers there was a gun in the van.

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KPD: Felony Suspect Leads Knoxville Police on Chase, Almost Hits Officers

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing several charges after leading Knoxville Police Department officers on a chase down Chapman Highway Sunday afternoon.



KPD officials say officers responded to a suspicious vehicle off Chapman Highway around 5:00 p.m. Sunday to find 39-year-old Jerad Morrell and

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Knoxville Police Department Reminding Citizens to Lock Vehicles

Knoxville Police Department Reminding Citizens to Lock Vehicles

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One dead after overnight shooting in East Knoxville

At around 11 p.m. Wednesday, KPD officers arrived at the 2200 block of McCalla Avenue where they found a man who had been shot at least one time, KPD said.

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KPD: No injuries reported after school bus with dozens of students onboard crashes on Tazewell Pike

The Knoxville Police Department said the crash was reported south of Jacksboro Pike.

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Judge gives prosecutors deadline for pursuing death penalty against Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. in death of Blount County deputy

State prosecutors have until Oct. 11 to decide if they are pursuing the death penalty against DeHart Jr.

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KPD: Three shot, one found dead in South Knoxville home

The incident happened at a home in the 3200 block of Gilbert Lane in South Knoxville around 1:15 a.m. Friday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

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