Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning in Cocke County. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say preliminary information indicates deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle, just before 1:00 a.m., being driven by a person known to have an outstanding warrant. TBI…… MORE
An investigation is underway in Greene County after a couple is found dead and their son is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents were called to a home in the 500 block of Hartman Lane Friday where they found 68-year-old Cassandra Wilhoit and…… MORE
Athens, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: Five children at the center of an Endangered Child Alert out of Athens are found safe. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued the alert early Wednesday morning for the five boys saying that they may have been with their non-custodial parents. TBI says all five children were later…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation results in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene and determined while she was working as a deputy court clerk, she used her position on two different…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department has been awarded a $700,000 grant to enhance its ability to quickly identify individuals who are engaged in violent crime, the guns used in those crimes, and their sources. Last week, it was announced that the KPD had received the maximum $700,000 award through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s 2024 Local…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there are more “weather-related” fatalities in East Tennessee. TEMA says 15 have died in the state as a result of Helene. There has been one death each in Knox, Johnson and Greene County in addition to seven in Unicoi County, two in Cocke County and three in Washington County.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – 10/8 UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identifies man killed in an officer-involved shooting in West Knox County. They say 57 year-old Bryan Testerman, Jr. was reportedly shot by a Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy after KCSO was called to the 8900 block of Isherwood Lane yesterday. KCSO responded to a…… MORE
Madisonville, TN (WOKI) A man in Monroe County is in prison accused of sexual assault. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they started investigating complaints about a possible assault back in August at the Monroe County EMS station in Madisonville. The TBI later determined Brian Keith Hodge assaulted the victim. Agents arrested Hodge Wednesday, October…… MORE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s update regarding Hurricane Helene’s impact on Tennessee – Sunday evening September 29, 2024 CURRENT SITUATION While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas – this will…… MORE
NASHVILLE – EAST TENNESSEE (TBI / WOKI)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent severe flooding impacting parts of East Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas across East Tennessee may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers…… MORE
