Authorities identified the person killed as Joshua Hoffpauir, 33, of Sevierville. According to a TBI release, the situation escalated and for reasons still under investigation, officers fired shots, striking all three individuals. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer in that vehicle was injured, and taken to LeConte Medical Center where he was treated and released. SEVIERVILLE Sevier County Gifted Olympians Lifelong Friends League (G.O.L.F.) A Knox County Sheriffs Office arrest report states that the Jetta, with three flat tires and running on rims, was traveling at 35 mph. A Sevier County deputy said he attempted to exit his patrol car and approach the truck when the driver put the truck in reverse and rammed into the deputies car. First responders want to remind everyone to never drive through any standing water. THP: Motorcyclist dies after crashing during Sevier Co. police chase. Gagel and Mynatt were treated at a local hospital. Sign up for the WBIR lunchtime newsletter, RELATED: How to customize the stories and alerts you get from WBIR. Knox County officers joined the pursuit at Strawberry Plains Pike, according to the incident report. Mardi Growl to close several roads in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, What you need to know about paying to park in the Great Smoky Mountains, Severe storms move through East Tennessee, Take 10! Investigators said one of the individuals was pronounced dead at the scene. Low around 35F. These charges come after a victim said they, and a third person, attempted to rob him. Suggest one. According to Sevier County inmate records online, Kelly is charged with the following: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He was killed in the crash. Sevierville TN 37862 911 Emergency 865.453.5506 Dispatch 865.453.7296 Criminal Investigation Division 865.453.7310 Records 865.453.0789 Report Criminal Activity 865.453.1986 Report Drug Activity 865.453.6680 Fax. According to officials, the chase began after police attempted to pull over a truck displaying improper registration. Mardi Growl to close several roads in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, What you need to know about paying to park in the Great Smoky Mountains, Severe storms move through East Tennessee. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. UPDATE: An East Tennessee man who Sevierville police say led them on a reckless chase through busy traffic Thursday night faces multiple charges including multiple counts of aggravated assault and a kidnapping count. The chocolate-covered eggs quickly became popular with the local community. Sevierville, TN (37876) Today. According the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, its officers worked with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to serve 21-year-old Kristin Hailee Farris, of Danville, Va., with a charge of Illegal Black Bear Feeding in Sevier County Early Voting opens on Wednesday for the Federal and State of Tennessee General Election and Pittman Center Municipal Election. 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A Sevierville officer received minor injuries in a collision that happened near the 600 block of the Parkway as police pursued the suspects. (Police) started yelling, Get out the car, get out the car, and immediately went from that to, Put it down, put it down, put it down, and started firing, TJ said. Thomas made statements about bad people looking for him and people digging up graves, the officer wrote in the arrest warrant narrative. Its a miracle none of the cops were hit with as many bullets that were shot, and the many directions of crossfire that it was shot on, TJ said. 300 Gary Wade Blvd. Stahlke said the chase continued eastbound along the parkway, where the suspect eventually collided with an SUV. "The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Sevier County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee WATE 6 Storm Team forecast calls for more rainfall through Friday. Lewis was flown by helicopter from the scene for medical treatment. 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SEVIERVILLE State law doesnt typically allow municipalities to sell liquor by the drink, but a bill making its way through the General Assembly would allow Sevierville to do so at Sevierville Golf Club. Partly cloudy skies. He backed up, nearly hitting pedestrians and striking several vehicles. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is handling the crash investigation, officials said. MEDIA: TBI Agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred this evening in Sevierville. ", The chase ended near Bluegrass Road, where the SUV "became disabled.". He faces charges that include aggravated assault, felony evading and reckless endangerment. A Knoxville man was charged after crashing into a Knoxville Police Department cruiser head-on while driving under the influence, KPD officials announced Monday. As soon as he heard gunshots, TJ immediately yelled at his family to get down, who were still in the living room. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. UPDATE: Two people are facing charges after a reported armed robbery in Sevierville Thursday. The Campbell County Sheriffs Office announced Friday morning that they had found a dead man in Caryville. They said that officers spotted an SUV with the suspects inside of it. Shortly before 9 p.m., Sevierville Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the parking lot of a business in the 600 block of the Parkway, according to a TBI news release. Jeanne Fox also shared her secret to a long life. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Happening Now: Police chase on I-75 near Dalton - WTVC Sevierville TN 37862 911 Emergency 865.453.5506 Dispatch 865.453.7296 Criminal Investigation Division 865.453.7310 Records 865.453.0789 Report Criminal Activity 865.453.1986 Report Drug Activity 865.453.6680 Fax.