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KCSO investigates robbery at gas station in Solway, describes suspects

Posted at 2:42 pm April 4, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating an armed robbery early Monday morning at a gas station in Solway. (Photo via Knox County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating an armed robbery early Monday morning at a gas station in Solway. (Photo via Knox County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)

 

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating an armed robbery early Monday morning at a gas station in Solway.

According to the initial investigation, two males entered the Kenjo Market, located at 8901 Oak Ridge Highway, around 4:18 a.m. Monday, the KCSO said. Armed with a handgun, the two robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of money and fled.

One suspect is described as a white male with brown hair, approximately 45-60 years old, and he is 5’8”-5’10” and estimated to weigh 180-200 pounds. He was wearing a white bandana around his neck, a red and black shirt, denim pants, and a dark-colored hat at the time of the robbery, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Knox County, Police and Fire Tagged With: armed robbery, KCSO, Kenjo Market, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, robbery

Son charged in gruesome murder of parents; mother worked in Oak Ridge

Posted at 5:37 pm November 30, 2016
By John Huotari 3 Comments

Joel Michael Guy Jr.

Joel Michael Guy Jr.

 

A 28-year-old man has been charged in the gruesome murder of his parents, one of whom worked in Oak Ridge, authorities said.

Joel Michael Guy Jr., 28, was arrested Tuesday evening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and charged with killing his parents, Joel Michael Guy Sr., 61, and Lisa Guy, 55, at their home at 11434 Goldenview Lane in west Knox County, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said.

The parents are believed to have been murdered between Friday, November 25, and mid-day Saturday, November 26. Both suffered vicious stab wounds as well as dismemberment, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said. Their remains were found in multiple rooms in the house. The suspect placed portions of the remains in an acid-based solution in an attempt to destroy evidence, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The toxic fluid required specific biohazard equipment for removal by the KCSO Hazmat Team, authorities said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Knox County, Police and Fire Tagged With: East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, FBI, first-degree murder, Joel Michael Guy Jr., Joel Michael Guy Sr., KCSO, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Lisa Guy, Major Crimes Unit, murder

One student arrested for bomb threat in Farragut; second identified in Hardin Valley threat

Posted at 8:36 pm March 29, 2016
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A 16-year-old male student from Farragut High School was arrested for making a bomb threat at the school on Tuesday morning, and a second student who made a bomb threat at Hardin Valley Elementary has been identified, authorities said.

The arrest and identification were announced by the Major Crimes Unit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Farragut High School was on lockdown on Tuesday while KCSO investigators searched the school and interviewed students and staff after a threat was found on a wall in a boys’ restroom. The 16-year-old is charged with vandalism and making a bomb threat, the KCSO said.

“Once again, cooperation between law enforcement and students and school officials helped solve the case,” authorities said. “KCSO is investigating other suspects and expects more arrests.”

The bomb threat at Hardin Valley Elementary was also made Tuesday, the Major Crimes Unit said. That investigation continues. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Knox County, Police and Fire Tagged With: bomb threat, Farragut High School, Hardin Valley Academy, Hardin Valley Elementary, Karen Carson, KCSO, Knox County Board of Education, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, vandalism

Pilot robbery suspect arrested in Rocky Top

Posted at 1:05 pm May 21, 2015
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Walter John Meachum

Walter John Meachum

A Caryville man suspected of robbing a Pilot Travel Center in east Knox County on Tuesday was arrested at a motel in Rocky Top in Anderson County on Wednesday, authorities said.

They said Walter John Meachum, 21, has been charged with aggravated robbery for an alleged armed robbery just before 2 a.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Travel Center at 1915 East Raccoon Valley Road in Knox County.

On Tuesday, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was armed with a black and silver weapon, according to the initial investigation. Authorities said the suspect fled west on Raccoon Valley Road in a silver convertible with a black top after receiving an undisclosed amount of money from the business. He was described as wearing a skull mask, black hooded jacket, white shirt, and blue jeans at the time of the robbery.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said Meachum was arrested early Wednesday morning at the Scottish Inn in Rocky Top by its Major Crimes Unit in conjunction with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, and Rocky Top Police Department. As of Wednesday, Meachum was being held at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on a $20,000 bond. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Campbell County, Front Page News, Knox County, Police and Fire, Rocky Top, Top Stories Tagged With: aggravated robbery, Anderson County, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Campbell County, Campbell County Sheriff's Office, David Davis, Jim Shetterly, KCSO, Knox County, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville News Sentinel, Lafollette, Lee's Food Market, Major Crimes Unit, Mark Lucas, Pilot Travel Center, Raccoon Valley Road, robbery, Rocky Top, Rocky Top Police Department, Scottish Inn, Walter John Meachum, WBIR-TV

Knox sheriff searching for suspect in robbery at Subway on Cedar Bluff

Posted at 12:34 pm December 24, 2014
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Cedar Bluff Robbery Suspect

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who robbed the Subway at 446 North Cedar Bluff Road on Tuesday night. (Source: KCSO)

 

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who robbed the Subway at 446 North Cedar Bluff Road on Tuesday night.

The incident happened just before 9:45 p.m. when the suspect entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk, the Sheriff’s Office said. He fled on foot southbound through the parking lot of the west Knox County restaurant.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30-40-years old, 5’11”-6’0”, and 170-180 pounds. He was wearing a blue coat, jeans, and a dark-colored ski mask at the time of the alleged robbery. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Knox County, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: Knox County, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, North Cedar Bluff Road, robbery

Knox sheriff searches for suspect in Farragut Pharmacy robbery

Posted at 10:58 pm December 19, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Farragut Pharmacy Robbery Suspect

Source: Knox County Sheriff’s Office

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who robbed the Farragut Pharmacy located at 11424 Kingston Pike on Thursday evening.

The reported robbery happened just after 6 p.m. when the suspect entered the store, jumped the counter, demanded pills, and stole money from the register, the Sheriff’s Office said. He was armed with a handgun and is believed to have fled on foot toward Kohl’s department store.

He is described as a white male, 6’2”-6’4”, with a medium build. He was wearing a dark hoodie, black pants,black tactical boots, and a black backpack at the time of the robbery. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Knox County, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: armed robbery, Farragut Pharmacy, KCSO, Kingston Pike, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Unit, robbery

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