Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department has announced two arrests in connection to the March 2025 murder of 16-year-old Ayden Russo. In a news release, KPD said that Jaylyn Hudson and Jayden Conwell had been charged with First-Degree Murder. They were detained on Monday and questioned by Homicide Unit detectives. The suspects have been … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a crash on Sunday evening. In a social media post, KPD said its officers are on the scene of a crash involving an 8-year-old boy. The child was struck by a vehicle traveling north on North Broadway near Atlantic Avenue. The involved vehicle remained at the … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The University of Tennessee Police Department has announced the arrest of a woman for vandalizing more than 40 vehicles across campus. According to police, officers arrested an individual on felony vandalism charges on March 18, 2025. 29-year-old Skye Scialabba was taken into custody on Middle Drive around 4:30 p.m. in connection to … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that injured a teenager. According to a KPD statement, detectives are investigating a shooting at the Cassell Ridge Apartments. KPD says a juvenile female was struck by gunfire. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center for treatment of injuries not believed … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department is currently investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred around 4 p.m. on Sunday. According to KPD, the shooting occurred at an apartment complex on River Maple May. One victim was transported to UTMC via a personal vehicle. Police said in a statement that the victim’s injuries are believed … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department says a Brinks truck driver critically injured a pedestrian on North Broadway. According to KPD, it is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a Brinks truck early Thursday afternoon on North Broadway. Officers responded to North Broadway near the Broadway Shopping Center around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. … Read more
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Knoxville Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the murder of Ernest Glenn in the 2900 block of Washington Pike on December 19. According to a KPD statement, 21-year-old Kevin Martinez was taken into custody on Sunday evening in Nashville. KPD says Martinez was identified as … Read more
Update – Knoxville Police Department says 60-year-old Charles Hornberger is charged with First-Degree Murder in connection to a suspicious death at an apartment in the 1500 block of Daylily Drove. Police say they found a woman fatally shot on the front porch. Original – The Knoxville Police Department says it is investigating a suspicious death … Read more
The Knoxville Police Department reports that 61-year-old Randall Lee Rose was recently indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for the murder of a woman who was reported missing in Knoxville in March 2013. KPD says Rose was indicted for First-Degree Murder in the death of 58-year-old Sharon Leinart. The victim was reported missing in … Read more
Update – KPD says all lanes have reopened. Original – The Knoxville Police Department is currently investigating a fatal collision that occurred on I-40 East near Papermill Drive. Around 9 p.m. on December 1, KPD said in a social media post that I-40 East was closed at Papermill Drive due to a crash. In an update … Read more