KCSO policereports
• At 1:58 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, a complainant called Knox County Sheriff’s Office to report a burglary to a vehicle at Cotton Eye Joe, 11220 Outlet Drive. Complainant advised she last saw her 2016 Chevrolet Sonic with all contents inside on at 9:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, when she parked her vehicle. Complainant said when she and others with her returned to the vehicle, they noticed the vehicle had been broken into and $761 combined in worth of items taken and damage done — including a $250 estimate for a broken windshield. Complainant advised she does not know who broke into her vehicle and took the items, adding she will file an insurance claim to replace the busted window with her insurance provider, Progressive. Complainant and other victims were advised to call back if any other items are discovered missing.
• At 916 a.m., Sept. 17, an officer responded to a two-vehicle accident at 11656 Parkside Drive in the Publix parking lot. Officer made contact with driver/eventual arrestee, who was the sole occupant of a 1999 Ford Ranger. Driver was the at-fault party in the accident and failed to provide proof of insurance. He said he borrowed the vehicle from a friend and could not find insurance documents. Officers inventoried the vehicle, and it was towed by Sutherland Avenue Wrecker. “During the inventory, officers located a clear vial containing white powder residue,” the report stated. “Also present in the vehicle were items consistent with narcotics use, including cotton swabs and a butane torch.” Driver was cited and released.
• At 10:02 p.m., Thursday, Sept 16, an officer responded to a Campbell Lakes Drive hotel, Room 114, for a domestic matter. ”Upon investigation, the victim said she was standing outside Room 114, talking to the suspect’s stepmother, when he came up behind her, drug her into the motel room, threw her onto the ground, kicked her, drug her into the bathroom, hit her head on the wall and struck her on her face,” the report stated. “The victim said the suspect grabbed a plastic bag and threatened to kill her.” The victim stated the suspect’s father was inside the motel room when the altercation occurred and stated he would call 911, “at which point the suspect stated he would kill her right then if he called for police assistance,” the report stated. “The victim had swelling on her face and a busted lip.” Victim refused medical treatment on scene. Suspect fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. Victim was given a blue card and advised of her rights under domestic violence.
