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UPDATED Aug 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Aug 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Knoxville police chief suspended over texts
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Knoxville Police Chief Noel was suspended after exchanging flirtatious, sexually suggestive texts with a subordinate officer.
WHO: Knoxville Police Chief Noel; a female subordinate officer
WHAT: Suspension following allegations of flirtatious and sexually suggestive text messages
WHEN: Aug 7, 2026 at 2:42 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The chief exchanged flirtatious and sexually suggestive text messages with a female subordinate officer.
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