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Knoxville man charged with attempted murder
January 20, 2026
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced that a Knoxville man is in custody after shooting…
Investigators arrest Lenoir City man on felony warrants
January 2, 2026
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced that investigators charged a 24-year-old Lenoir City man with…
BCSO deputy killed in car crash while on duty
December 28, 2025
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is saddened to announce that BCSO Deputy Justin Mowery was…
Kentucky man receives 40 year-plus federal prison sentence in online enticement case of Blount County teenager
December 23, 2025
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong is pleased to announce that Nathaniel Covington, 27, of Louisville,…
BCSO names 2025 announces employees of the year and other award winners
December 10, 2025
Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced the 2025 Sheriff’s Office Employees of the Year and awarded…
Sheriff’s investigator makes arrest in scam investigation
November 5, 2025
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced that investigators charged a Georgia man in connection with…
Maryville man charged with multiple counts after fleeing from deputies
November 3, 2025
Blount County, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong said a 33-year-old Maryville man is in custody following a…
Academy Class 031 graduates 43 law enforcement officers
October 31, 2025
Forty-three law enforcement officers graduate from Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy Maryville, Tennessee – Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced…
Blount County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat & Emergency Services Day
October 22, 2025
Join the Blount County Sheriff’s Office for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event on October 30th from 5 to 7…
Drug Take Back Event October 25, 2025
October 21, 2025