Knoxville Police Department - TN

Showers and thunderstorms return to the region tonight and Monday. The atmosphere has a lot of water in it, so these storms will be able to produce a LOT of rain over a small area. While some counties might see 3+ inches of rain Monday, neighboring counties might see very little. Keep an eye on the radar tonight and tomorrow, and avoided flooded roads if you encounter them.

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drunk driving and remove intoxicated drivers from the streets, KPD officers and staff conducted a sobriety checkpoint last night in the 8200 block of Kingston Pike.

The checkpoint resulted in two arrests for driving under the influence, one for public intoxication and multiple citations.

Please do your part to help keep the roads as safe as possible. Slow down, buckle up, pay attention and never get behind the wheel while under the influence.

A very special thank you to Retired Sergeant Steve Freeman and family for the generous donation of hay to our horse boarding partners, in support of KPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit! 🐴

This is the second year Sgt. Freeman has donated to our horses. We know they’ll enjoy it!

Congratulations and thank you to our five newest graduates of the Crisis Intervention Team training program!

The 40-hour CIT course is led by the McNabb Center, providing emergency responders with advanced de-escalation skills and knowledge to identify signs of mental illness.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-275 is shut down in both directions between Baxter Avenue and Heiskell Avenue, after a semi-truck lost its cargo and struck an overhead sign on the interstate.

This closure is expected to be in place for a prolonged amount of time. Seek alternate routes, and avoid the area.

Man charged with attempted second-degree murder following stabbing near North Broadway
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Herbert Michael Russell, 57, was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after a stabbing on North Broadway.

At around 11:40 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 2500 block of North Broadway. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 37-year-old man, sitting on the sidewalk with a large laceration on his back.

The victim was transported to UT Medical Center for treatment and is expected to survive.

The victim reported he and Russell had gotten into an altercation before the stabbing. Russell was located near the scene and taken into custody. He was charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Thank you to the Knox County Board of Education, who unanimously approved naming the security office at Austin-East Magnet High School after Lt. Gordon Gwathney.

Lt. Gwathney, a nearly 30-year KPD veteran, unexpectedly passed away in October 2025 and served as Austin-East’s first-ever School Resource Officer from 1999-2003. During that time, he built countless lasting relationships and became affectionately known throughout the community as Officer G.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Knoxville Fire Department - TN Deputy Chief Luther Bradley, who served our city for nearly 40 years. His contributions to the city and legacy of service will never be forgotten.

Luther William Bradley Obituary | Patton Funeral Home LLC | Cleveland, TN View Luther William Bradley's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 3 tribute posts from the community.

Get ready to roll, it’s World Bicycle Day! 🚴Enjoying safe cycling includes:

✅ Wearing a helmet
✅ Following traffic signs
✅ Riding with traffic, and using bike lanes when available
✅ Staying alert

Bicycle safety tips: NHTSA.gov/BicycleSafety