Knox County Sheriff - Sheriff J.J. Jones
Two Arrested for Monday Night Home Robbery
Two men have been taken into custody today and charged in connection with the incident that occurred Monday evening on Norris Freeway. Isaac Lane, DOB 11-18-92, of Knoxville, and Daryn Kerr, DOB 10-9-92, of Knoxville, were both arrested and charged with one count each of Attempted Especially Aggravated Robbery and Especially Aggravated Burglary. Each charge carries a bond of 25K.
Isaac Lane
Daryn Kerr
Home Robbery on Norris Freeway
The Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at 9616 Norris Freeway at 6 pm this evening, in which dispatchers were told that three unknown males, one black and two white, entered the residence, occupied by four people at the time. They wore dark hoodies and items of clothing to cover their face. Two of them had guns, and one of the men shot one of the residents at the home. The victim was transported by Rural Metro to UT Hospital. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Raid Finds Illegal Exotic Animals
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency executed a search warrant Monday morning at 139 Water Road in Heiskell. They found at least a hundred animals in bad living conditions including a lynx in a cage in the back yard, a large monkey in a bird cage in the living room, multiple venomous reptiles, dogs, cats, and numerous non-venomous snakes. Many of the animals were illegal wildlife.
Knox County Codes Enforcement was also called to the scene and condemned the residence after an inspection.
The animals are being fostered by several agencies including Tiger Haven, the Young-Williams Animal Shelter, and other facilities. Charges are pending against the owner.
Stabbing on Sevierville Pike
On Saturday morning, at approximately 4:10 am, the Knox County Sheriff's Office was called to an incident at 7704 Sevierville Pike. The victim, 22 year-old Joshua Branch, stated to dispatchers that he was at 24 year-old Ashlee Weaver's residence, when her ex-boyfriend, 21 year old Christopher Fansler, came to the house and started a verbal and physical altercation with Branch. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. Fansler then left the scene, called Weaver and told her not to tell anyone what had happened. He also said that he would go home, go to sleep and not wake up.
The victim was transported by Rural Metro to UT Hospital and rushed into surgery. Statements gathered at the scene by witnesses indicated that the suspect had provoked the altercation because of the recent break-up between Fansler and Weaver. Fansler was arrested at his home today and charged with Aggravated Assault. A mugshot will be available later.
