He’s young, only 23. He’s short, only 5-5. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” is his video game of choice. On his right hip is a semiautomatic Sig Sauer .45-caliber pistol. …
KFD promotes 12
The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) held a badge-pinning promotions ceremony on September 8, 2023, at the Public Safety Complex in the Knoxville City Court at 1650 Huron St.
Fire Capt. Victoria …
Justin Parks: On the hunt for deadly fentanyl
When Justin Parks is patrolling the 20 miles of I-75 in Loudon County, he notices much more than the speeders. His Criminal Drug Interdiction training regularly kicks in. Twice in …
Broomstick impales man, misses his organs & spine
This story defies belief. You can’t make up one like this.
Now, for the short version, with details to follow.
On Thursday July 27, 2023, at 3 p.m., an alarm sounded for …
God, sand and deputy/medic save Gabe Manning’s life
Maybe the stars were aligned. Fate? Lady Luck or Dame Fortune? A miracle? God’s will? A truckload of sand? A medically trained Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputy? Pick one …
A.J. Spoone selected state’s top paramedic
In 2004 A.J. Spoone was a gung-ho rookie volunteer for the Jefferson County Rescue Squad. He was 16. Adrenalin exploded when his pager sounded one summer morning at home about …
Trooper Glenn Tucker: A survivor extraordinaire
Glenn Tucker is a major survivor. Reared in Morristown, this young man had a rugged childhood. Both parents were in and out of jail and prison. He entered his first …
Sgt. Kyle Goins: Loudon County’s doctor of documentation
His official job title is “Facility Compliance Officer.” He works at the relatively new Loudon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Corrections Facility …. aka the jail. When you realize exactly what …