Teen Murder Suspect Arrested After Knoxville Chase

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Riley Pawlick, 17, faces new charges after a Knoxville I-40 chase and crash following a traffic stop and alleged marijuana smell.

WHO: Riley Pawlick, 17

WHAT: Police chase and crash after a traffic stop; additional charges filed against a teen already facing a Roane County murder charge.

WHEN: Jun 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET

WHERE: Interstate 40 near West Hills, Knoxville, Tennessee

WHY: The chase began after an officer reported smelling marijuana and Pawlick allegedly sped away to evade the traffic stop, crashing into another vehicle.

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