Mobile DataPatrol has also benefited with the establishment of the Mobile Data System. These computers have car-to-car messaging capability, in-field reporting capability, access to county wide email, and can run license checks, VIN checks and stolen article checks. In addition, officers can share mugsh... Read More 
S.W.A.T.The Special Weapons and Tactics Team,(SWAT), is the original special team of the KnoxCounty Sheriff's Office. The team was formed in 1980 in preparation for the 1982 World's Fair, which was held in Knoxville. The team is comprised of highly trained and dedicated officers. Their mission is to resol... Read More 
PatrolThe Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri... Read More 
AviationThe Sheriff’s Office implemented an Aviation Unit in 1996 utilizing helicopters and related equipment donated by the U.S. Military. The Unit started with just one helicopter and two pilots. Today the Unit has expanded to six flyable helicopters, five available pilots, two tactical flight off... Read More 
TrafficThe Sheriff’s Traffic or Tango Unit, comprised of fourteen officers who focus on traffic enforcement efforts such as speeding and intoxicated motorists, as well as investigating automobile accidents. The goal of this Unit is to provide extensive coverage of traffic calls, allowing the Patrol... Read More 
PatrolThe Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri... Read More 
TrafficThe Sheriff’s Traffic or Tango Unit, comprised of fourteen officers who focus on traffic enforcement efforts such as speeding and intoxicated motorists, as well as investigating automobile accidents. The goal of this Unit is to provide extensive coverage of traffic calls, allowing the Patrol... Read More 
PatrolThe Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri... Read More 
AviationThe Sheriff’s Office implemented an Aviation Unit in 1996 utilizing helicopters and related equipment donated by the U.S. Military. The Unit started with just one helicopter and two pilots. Today the Unit has expanded to six flyable helicopters, five available pilots, two tactical flight off... Read More 
PatrolThe Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri... Read More
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A Knoxville man is in the Knox County Detention Facility charged with aggravated rape. Twenty-four year old Cameron Fleming is accused of raping his female roommate. According to the warrant, Fleming threatened her with a shotgun. He is being held on a $75,000 bond. He has a previous criminal history involving drugs and driving violations. The victim was treated and released from a local hospital.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is now releasing the first suspect’s name and charge information in connection with the officer involved shooting in Farragut yesterday. After being treated and released from UT Hospital, 46 year old Alfred Compton was transported to the Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility. He has been charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, Evading Arrest, Driving on a Suspended License, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, for a combined bond of $215,000. The KCSO continues to look for the second suspect, and if anyone has any information please call 215-2432.
An investigation by Knox County Sheriff’s Office Detectives in the Family Justice Center led to the arrest of a Knoxville man Monday night wanted for possessing child pornography. Forty-two year old Douglas Royster of 3324 Joseph Gates Lane was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant served at Royster’s house turned up a computer which contained thousands of images of child pornography. He is being held in the Knox County Jail on a one million dollar bond charged with sexual exploitation of a minor (more than 100 images/materials). Royster has a criminal history involving assault.
