Patrol has also benefited with the establishment of the Mobile Data System. These computers have car-to-car messaging capability, in-field reporting capability, access to county wide email, and can run license checks, VIN checks and stolen article checks. In addition, officers can share mugsh...
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S.W.A.T.
The Special Weapons and Tactics Team,(SWAT), is the original special team of the KnoxCounty Sheriff's Office. The team was formed in 1980 in preparation for the 1982 World's Fair, which was held in Knoxville. The team is comprised of highly trained and dedicated officers. Their mission is to resol...
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Patrol
The Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri...
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Aviation
The Sheriff’s Office implemented an Aviation Unit in 1996 utilizing helicopters and related equipment donated by the U.S. Military. The Unit started with just one helicopter and two pilots. Today the Unit has expanded to six flyable helicopters, five available pilots, two tactical flight off...
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Traffic
The Sheriff’s Traffic or Tango Unit, comprised of fourteen officers who focus on traffic enforcement efforts such as speeding and intoxicated motorists, as well as investigating automobile accidents. The goal of this Unit is to provide extensive coverage of traffic calls, allowing the Patrol...
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Patrol
The Sheriff’s Office includes five patrol detachments – Adam, Baker, Charlie, David and Echo Shifts. The goal of the Patrol Division to maintain a strong presence in Knox County neighborhoods. The Whiskey Unit is comprised of six officers who work primarily at night, and whose pri...
Read More
Traffic
The Sheriff’s Traffic or Tango Unit, comprised of fourteen officers who focus on traffic enforcement efforts such as speeding and intoxicated motorists, as well as investigating automobile accidents. The goal of this Unit is to provide extensive coverage of traffic calls, allowing the Patrol...
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Indictments in Johnia Berry Murder
Monday, 24 September 2007
Twenty-two year old Taylor Lee Olson of Knoxville has been indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and aggravated burglary in connection with the Johnia Berry case. He is in the Knox County Jail with a one million dollar bond.
(updated with link to video of the press conference)... Click here to play
Olson has been a person of interest to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office since receiving a tip. Olson was charged with violating his probation on July 27th and voluntarily submitted his DNA.
Olson has a criminal history in Knox and Sevier Counties. He was charged with credit card theft and forgery in Sevierville in May 2005. In Knox County, he was charged with failure to give information and render aid, driving without a valid driver’s license, and harassment in 2004. In 2007 he was charged with aggravated burglary and theft.
KCSO detectives have interviewed over one thousand people in connection with the case as well as submitted over 400 DNA samples. Hundreds of tips were received with each one investigated by a detective who was assigned full time to the case.
Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones said the solving of this case was the result of cooperation between many agencies—the TBI, FBI, and the District Attorney General’s Office. “This is a prime example of what can happen when law enforcement agencies work together. I thank all those agencies and appreciate all the professional, dedicated men and women of the Sheriff’s Office who worked countless hours to solve this homicide. It’s impossible to tally the hundreds and hundreds of hours spent to bring this to a conclusion. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Berry family as they now may be able to find some peace knowing Johnia’s killer has been caught.”
Video of the Press Conference and Suspect Transfer is now available for download (right click - "Save As...").
Do you have a non-emergency traffic problem? Contact the KCSO Traffic Line at 215-2010.
Officers will contact you regarding traffic issues in your neighborhood or county road.
Join The Knox County Sheriff's Explorers! The Explorer Program is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America, and set up through the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. More info...
Programs & Services
Volunteer! The Volunteer in Policing program offers numerous opportunities for local residents to exersize their civic pride to become involved in community policing efforts. More info...
Stop Family Violence! The Family Crisis Unit was established in 1995. Since then this unit has
assisted over 200,000 Knox County residents.More info...