Knox County Sheriff’s Office swears in new K9 officer

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing-in ceremony welcoming K9 Puk as the newest member of the agency serving Knox ...

Friends, colleagues remember dedication of Knox County Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon

Knox County Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon died Monday, leaving behind a lasting impact on the community and the Knox County ...
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Knox County jail over capacity by more than 115 inmates

KNOX COUNTY — The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in Knox County is over capacity by more than 115 people as the Knox County Sheriff's Office faces challenges stemming from the overcrowding. The ...

Next sheriff may not want to run Knox County juvenile detention center

Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler volunteered to run the troubled Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. But he's only ...
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Knox County Commissioners react to overcrowding in jail

KNOX COUNTY — After touring the Knox County jail with Sheriff Tom Spangler, county commissioners who were present at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Wednesday reacted to the sheriff's desire to ...
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Knox County Chief Deputy and Sheriff Candidate Bernie Lyon Hospitalized in ICU

Knox County Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon is in the ICU; his condition and reasons for hospitalization are undisclosed.
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Corrections officer sues Knox Co. juvenile detention center, alleges racial harassment

A corrections officer at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center sued Knox County, saying he was harassed and received ...