OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 26, 2021) – A proactive two-day undercover operation by the Oak Ridge Police Department, Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and the 7th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the …
Read More »Oak Ridge man arrested in convenience store robbery
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Monday, Jan. 4, 2021) – An Oak Ridge man was arrested late Sunday night accused in an armed robbery at J & C Market on East Tennessee Avenue. Tyrone N. Partridge, 43, reportedly displayed a handgun and demanded the contents of the register at the market at …
Read More »TN Drivers Can Now Submit Emergency Contact Information To Help First Responders During Emergencies
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2020) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is urging the public to take advantage of a new option provided by Tennessee Driver Services that helps first responders during emergencies. Tennessee driver’s license or identification card holders can now submit emergency contact information for first responders …
Read More »ORPD INCREASES SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT DURING NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR TICKET” MOBILIZATION
OAK RIDGE, TENN. – As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” From Nov. 16 – 29, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt …
Read More »Temporary road closure on Oct. 31 for ‘Halloween House’
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) – A temporary road closure is planned along part of Nebraska Avenue for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 12 a.m. The closure is necessary to create a safer environment for drivers and pedestrians expected to visit the annual …
Read More »City and Police Department Organize ‘Toys for Tots’ Collection
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2020) – The City of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Police Department are taking donations for the non-profit Toys for Tots Foundation this holiday season. All donated toys will be collected by volunteers and distributed to local families in need this December. Residents interested …
Read More »What are the on-street parking rules in the City of Oak Ridge?
Some people park on City of Oak Ridge streets every day, while others may utilize on-street parking when visiting a friend, shopping, or at a restaurant. It’s no secret that some neighborhoods are lined with vehicles on any given day and while on-street parking is necessary and encouraged, we want …
Read More »ORPD, FBI searching for suspect in Oak Ridge Turnpike bank robbery
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2020) – Investigators are searching for a suspect accused of robbing One Bank located at 1298 Oak Ridge Turnpike Friday morning. The Oak Ridge Police Department (ORPD) received a silent alarm to the bank at around 8:35 a.m. which was immediately followed by a call …
Read More »Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody
Joshua R. Hutchins, 27, Clinton Update: 8:00am, 9/30/20 The bank robbery suspect, who has been identified as Joshua Hutchins. A Clinton Police Department officer and Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputy located, identified and took the Hutchins into custody last night at 11:52 p.m. Previous Stories: A person of interest is being …
Read More »ORT: Mental evaluations ordered in Oak Ridge murder case
According to our news partners at WYSH Radio and Oak Ridge Today, a judge on Friday ordered a mental evaluation for one of two people accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering a Knoxville woman. 52-year-old Sean Finnegan is facing charges of first-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, abuse of a …
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