Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A Knoxville teen at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Endangered Child Alert issued earlier Monday has been found safe.

Officials with the Knoxville Police Department announcing that 17-year-old Olivia “Levi” Campbell was found safe at Tyson Park Monday afternoon following a tip received by East TN Valley Crimestoppers.

Campbell was last seen on April 17. Authorities said she had threatened self-harm in the past raising concerns about her safety.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing Knoxville teen.

Olivia “Levi” Campbell was last seen on April 17.

TBI says the 17-year-old has threatened self-harm in the past, and there are concerns about her safety.

Campbell is described as 5′5″, and 165 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Those with any information are being asked to call the Knoxville Police Department at 865-215-7165 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knox County Sheriff’s office deputy has pled guilty to two counts in a sexual misconduct case from 2022.

According to police records, Tim Stidam was fired from the sheriff’s office in March of 2022 during an internal investigation into how he handled a teen’s cellphone and images that were on it.

Stidam pled guilty Monday to two counts: aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and official misuse while making a call, according to court records.

Stidam had been working at the sheriff’s office since 2013.

MOORE NAMED SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME THIS SEASON
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MOORE NAMED SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME THIS SEASON

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second time in three weeks, Tennessee’s Christian Moore was named the SEC Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.

Moore led the Vols to a massive road series win at No. 3/3 Kentucky over the weekend, handing the Wildcats their first SEC series loss of the season.

The New York native had at least one hit and one RBI in each of the three games and was nearly impossible to get out in UT’s back-to-back wins on Saturday and Sunday, combining to go 8-for-11 with five runs scored, four home runs and eight RBIs in those two contests.

Moore tied his career high with four base hits in each of those games and set or tied career bests with four runs, three homers and six RBIs in Sunday’s rubber game. His three long balls tied the single-game program record and also moved him into first place on Tennessee’s career home runs list with 46, passing current teammate Blake Burke (44).

For the week, Moore was tied for the SEC lead in homers (four), tied for second in hits (nine), third in total bases (22) and tied for fifth in RBIs (nine) despite not playing in the midweek game.

Entering this week, Moore leads the team and ranks fifth in the SEC with a career-best 19 home runs. The junior infielder has arguably been the best hitter in the SEC this season during conference play, leading the league in hits (33), home runs (13) and RBIs (28).

Tennessee has now had a player earn SEC weekly honors five different times this season.

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

Update: 17 year-old Aliza France has been found safe.

Original Story: Police are asking for help to find a missing teen from Lenoir City.

17-year-old Aliza France left her home off Antioch Church Road East in Lenoir City early this morning (Monday).

Detectives with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say that France was last seen wearing a black shirt and black sweatpants and is described as is 5′2″, 180 pounds with long, brown, curly hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Loudon County E-911 Center by calling (865) 458-9081.

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

Youth Violence Protection Week has kicked off at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center in Knoxville.

It focuses on stopping violence in the community, both domestic violence and youth violence towards other youths.

The City of Knoxville’s Office of Community Safety & Empowerment is running different events throughout the week with different resources available to the community that aim to combat youth violence.

For a link of this week’s events, please go to https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/community_safety_and_empowerment/community_safety/national_youth_violence_prevention_week

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Greene County involving a tree that went through a car.

The South Greene Volunteer Fire Department says only one person suffered minor injuries in Saturday’s crash in the 4000 block of Houston Valley Road.

When crews arrived, they found the car with two people, including a juvenile, trapped inside and a tree going through it.

Officials say it appears the car left the road and hit a fallen tree along an embankment which went through the windshield and protruded out of the left rear door.

The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder following a shooting at an apartment complex.

27-year-old Jevess Craigmire is wanted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, stemming from a shooting at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning.

The 31 year-old victim was taken to the hospital after being shot “at least one time” and she is in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding Craigmire’s whereabouts is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning (Monday) fire in West Knoxville that leaves seven people and a dog displaced.

Crews called to 1710 Helmbolt Road and determined it would be a defensive fire, meaning that the fire was too large for crews to enter the structure.

A detached garage also caught fire.
All the residents escaped without injury and that home is a total loss.

The home had working smoke detectors and the American Red Cross is assisting the family.

Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation
Photo courtesy of WVLT

Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation

An investigation is underway following the death of a Rod Run participant on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department says a man was traveling on a scooter near the Parkway and Jake Thomas Road late Thursday night when a car door was opened.   Chief Richie Catlett says he’s not sure what was going on at the time but it is a horrible accident.   

The 2024 Spring Rod Run started on Thursday.

A Firefighter is Injured Battling a South Knoxville Business Fire

A Firefighter is Injured Battling a South Knoxville Business Fire

 

This (Sunday) morning at 9:33 AM, Knox County 911 received a call from a passerby on Chapman Highway advising that Wheels Auto Sales at 6246 Chapman Highway appeared to be on fire. The caller advised that smoke was coming from the building.

On the arrival of the first KFD engine company, the officer advised that they had a working fire in a single-story building on the car lot.

KFD crews immediately began to attack the fire but had extreme difficulty reaching the bulk of it due to the large number of items stored within the building. Crews had to work to clear a path to find the location where the majority of the fire was.

The Incident Commander deemed the fire under control within 20 minutes of the arrival of KFD.

One firefighter was treated and released on the scene for a minor injury.

The building has suffered significant fire damage.

The structure is not sprinkled or alarmed.

Knoxville Fire Department investigators are on the scene working to determine a cause.

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Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A Knoxville teen at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Endangered Child Alert issued earlier Monday has been found safe. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department announcing that 17-year-old Olivia “Levi” Campbell was found safe at Tyson Park Monday afternoon following a tip received by East TN Valley Crimestoppers.…Continue Reading

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knox County Sheriff’s office deputy has pled guilty to two counts in a sexual misconduct case from 2022. According to police records, Tim Stidam was fired from the sheriff’s office in March of 2022 during an internal investigation into how he handled a teen’s cellphone and images that were on…Continue Reading

MOORE NAMED SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME THIS SEASON
Courtesy / UT Athletics

MOORE NAMED SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME THIS SEASON

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second time in three weeks, Tennessee’s Christian Moore was named the SEC Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Moore led the Vols to a massive road series win at No. 3/3 Kentucky over the weekend, handing the Wildcats their first SEC series loss of the season.…Continue Reading

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

Update: 17 year-old Aliza France has been found safe. Original Story: Police are asking for help to find a missing teen from Lenoir City. 17-year-old Aliza France left her home off Antioch Church Road East in Lenoir City early this morning (Monday). Detectives with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say that France was last seen…Continue Reading

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

Youth Violence Protection Week has kicked off at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center in Knoxville. It focuses on stopping violence in the community, both domestic violence and youth violence towards other youths. The City of Knoxville’s Office of Community Safety & Empowerment is running different events throughout the week with different resources available to…Continue Reading

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Greene County involving a tree that went through a car. The South Greene Volunteer Fire Department says only one person suffered minor injuries in Saturday’s crash in the 4000 block of Houston Valley Road. When crews arrived, they found the car with two people, including a…Continue Reading

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder following a shooting at an apartment complex. 27-year-old Jevess Craigmire is wanted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, stemming from a shooting at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning. The 31 year-old victim was taken to…Continue Reading

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning (Monday) fire in West Knoxville that leaves seven people and a dog displaced. Crews called to 1710 Helmbolt Road and determined it would be a defensive fire, meaning that the fire was too large for crews to enter the structure. A detached garage also caught fire.All…Continue Reading

Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation
Photo courtesy of WVLT

Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation

An investigation is underway following the death of a Rod Run participant on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The Pigeon Forge Police Department says a man was traveling on a scooter near the Parkway and Jake Thomas Road late Thursday night when a car door was opened.   Chief Richie Catlett says he’s not sure what…Continue Reading

A Firefighter is Injured Battling a South Knoxville Business Fire

A Firefighter is Injured Battling a South Knoxville Business Fire

  This (Sunday) morning at 9:33 AM, Knox County 911 received a call from a passerby on Chapman Highway advising that Wheels Auto Sales at 6246 Chapman Highway appeared to be on fire. The caller advised that smoke was coming from the building. On the arrival of the first KFD engine company, the officer advised…Continue Reading