Suspect Charged with Stealing from Open Garages

Suspect Charged with Stealing from Open Garages

A Knox County Officer arrested a Knoxville man on I-40 near Papermill on September 11, 2008 on a traffic stop that lead to the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen items including golf clubs and tools. The officer stopped 23 year old Wesley Cook Jr.’s car for a registra

Child Rapist Arrested

Child Rapist Arrested

Detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family Crisis Unit have been investigating a man suspected of child abuse since March.  Today a Knox County grand jury handed down a 43 count indictment against 31 year old Jayson Bailey of 8401 Cascade Lane, Knoxville. 

Suntrust Bank Robbery, Farragut

Suntrust Bank Robbery, Farragut

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are working on a joint investigation into the robbery of the Sun Trust Bank at 11441 Kingston Pike Wednesday afternoon at 4:10. The robber is described as a white male, 5’10” to 6 feet tall, 180-190 lbs. and he w

Burglary Suspect Apprehended

Burglary Suspect Apprehended

The suspect wanted in a series of break-ins early Tuesday morning was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon.  Acting on information that the suspect, 28 year old Dennis Lee Logan, Jr. was in the Merchant’s Road area, an u

THP and KCSO Conduct Sobriety Check Point

THP and KCSO Conduct Sobriety Check Point

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a joint sobriety check point on July 4th.  They set up in the 8700 block of Asheville Highway from 11:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.  Eleven citations were issued for equipment and registration violation


Man Robbed at Gunpoint at Virginia Walker Apartments
Tuesday, 18 November 2008

A Knoxville man was robbed at gunpoint by two men early Tuesday morning at a female friend’s apartment.  Twenty-six year old Travis Braunm of Thompson Road told detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office that he went to his friend’s apartment at Virginia Walker Apartments around 2:00 a.m. and was met at the door by two men he didn’t know and was told that his friend was upstairs and would be down shortly.  He said that one of the men pulled a gun on him and the two then forced him upstairs.  Braunm told detectives that the men tied his hands with a lamp cord and stole his wallet containing $1,800, car keys, and a cell phone.

Braunm said after the men left, he watched from a window as they searched his car and stole a handgun from the trunk.  He said he saw them leave in a silver Lincoln with a vinyl top.  The female friend was not in the apartment at the time of the robbery.

One of the suspects is described as a white male, around 5’8” and 170 pounds with brown hair.  The other is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, and 200 pounds with black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 215-2243.

 
Joint Operation Nets Shoplifting Arrests
Monday, 17 November 2008

The Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in a joint operation are cracking down on shoplifters.  Thirty three people were arrested over a three day period at the end of last week.  Eight of those were juveniles.  Officers targeted eleven different stores last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the East, West, and Farragut. They recovered approximately $9,000 worth of stolen merchandise.

Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Police Chief Sterling Owen, IV say they are pleased with the results of this joint investigation and will continue the crackdown through the holiday season.

 
Latest Update on Homicide
Friday, 14 November 2008
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has issued an All Points Bulletin for 28 year old Leobardo Capuchino Torres.  He is wanted for questioning in the homicide of 26 year old Marco Antonio Hernandez.  Torres is possibly armed and is considered dangerous.  He is a Hispanic male, 5’5” and weighs 160 pounds.  He stole his girlfriend’s vehicle shortly after the homicide and is believed to driving the silver 1998 Dodge Durango possibly to Texas.  Anyone with any information is asked to call the KCSO at 215-2243.
 
Alive at 25 at Farragut High School
Friday, 14 November 2008

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for all Americans under the age of 25.  To help prevent those deaths, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office with the National Safety Council has developed a program called Alive at 25.  The program teaches responsibility and how to make the right choices on the road.  KCSO is offering the program to youth groups, churches, and communities.

 

The first class will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Farragut High School from 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The school is sponsoring the event.  The class is limited to 25 people and is open to ages 16-24.  KCSO has specially trained instructors and equipment to show what happens when a driver is impaired.

 

 “The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is committed to making sure that you and your loved ones are safe as they travel Knox County roads.  I believe one way to do that is to offer educational programs such as Alive at 25 so inexperienced drivers will not be a danger to themselves or any of us,” said Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones.
 
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