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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Knoxville Police ask public's help identifying man who reportedly assaulted a woman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department posted seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say reportedly assaulted a woman. The woman, 20, was assaulted early on Saturday at an apartment at Union Knoxville on Cumberland Avenue, according to the KPD. She received significant injuries to her face and was taken to East Tennessee Children's Hospital for treatment, police say. Multiple people injured in block party shooting, DA's office says The police said the suspect's first name may be Jackson. KPD asked people with information to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Knoxville police seek sexual battery suspect who may be in Gatlinburg area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville detectives are searching for a former high school coach facing multiple sexual battery charges who may be in Sevier County. The Knoxville Police Department Special Crimes Unit is searching for 57-year-old Richard Shaver. He was indicted on four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of attempted sexual battery by an authority figure. Alabama drug bust: Knoxville man accused of hiding 15 pounds of fentanyl in car battery Investigators believe he may be in the Gatlinburg area and driving a white Chrysler Pacifica van with Tennessee tag 315-BDVN. A spokesperson for Knox County Schools said he was a football coach at West High School and has resigned. Anyone who may have information on Shaver's whereabouts is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. This is a developing story. or for updates. There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. Last month, West High School assistant football coach Chad Brooks was indicted on multiple counts of statutory rape. He was placed on unpaid leave and a school spokesperson said his contract would not be renewed for the next school year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
$2,000 reward offered for information in 2023 West Knoxville fatal shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on a fatal shooting in West Knoxville in 2023. Christopher Hill, 51, was shot and killed on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, near 218 E. Depot Avenue. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, ETVCS posted about a $2,000 reward for information. Oak Ridge police officer resigns after domestic violence arrest The morning of the shooting, a gray Toyota 4Runner was stolen from a West Knoxville home, according to the post, which was shared by the Knoxville Police Department. That afternoon, Hill, a plumber, was working at a Boright Drive home. As he worked, the stolen 4Runner circled the area, seemingly watching Hill work, ETVCS said; this was caught on camera. After leaving the home, Hill drove to Knox Rail Salvage, and footage showed the stolen truck following him. 'At 3:22 p.m., as Hill exited his truck, an unknown suspect exited the 4Runner, shot Hill, then fled in the vehicle,' ETVCS wrote. 'The 4Runner was later found abandoned near Austin-East High School.' ETVCS encouraged people with information on the stolen truck or the shooting to contact them. Two citations issued for underage vaping sales after undercover sting in Clinton There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Knoxville Police seek public's help identifying man after vehicle burglaries
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department posted Monday afternoon seeking information about a man they suspect of burglarizing multiple vehicles. On May 8, someone burglarized multiple commercial vehicles parked on the 1900 block of Southerland Avenue, police say. KPD suspects the man pictured below. Remembering David Hodson: Knoxville veteran who led 150 Marines to Iraq and back dies at 76 KPD asked people who recognize the man to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
$5,000 reward offered after dog found dead in Knoxville with bag over its head
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case of two dogs found abandoned in a Knoxville parking lot, one of which was dead with a plastic bag tied over its head. Humane World for Animals, an animal welfare nonprofit organization, has provided the reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whomever may be responsible for the abandonment of two terrier mix-breed puppies. They were found in the parking lot of 809 E. Emerald Avenue on the morning of May 5. Abandoned puppy finds 'furever' home as animal abuse investigation continues The second dog was found was found alive without any visible injuries, but investigators did recover a second bag on the property. She has since been adopted, Young-Williams Animal Center said Friday. Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Young-Williams Animal Center at 865-407-2229 or contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward. ▶ See more top stories on 'Why someone would leave two defenseless, young dogs alone in a parking lot—one with a plastic bag double knotted around their head—is truly unimaginable. This inexcusable cruelty must be met with justice,' said Jessica Hyder, Tennessee state director for Humane World for Animals. 'We're grateful to the Knoxville Police Department and Young Williams-Animal Center for its diligence in fully investigating this crime, and we hope the reward leads to the capture of those responsible for this appalling act.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
