Event Brief
Convicted Felon Arrested After East Knoxville Robbery
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville Police say Jeffery Walker, 58, was arrested Tuesday evening by officers with the Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) in connection with an armed robbery at an East Knoxville Dollar General. Police allege the robbery occurred Sunday, Sept. 13, around 11:30 a.m. at 4112 Asheville Highway, when Walker pointed a firearm at an employee and demanded money from the register.
WHO: Jeffery Walker, 58, of Knoxville; Knoxville Police Department (KPD); Dollar General employee (victim)
WHAT: Arrest of a convicted felon in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a Dollar General, including charges related to aggravated robbery and firearm possession.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: East Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Walker was arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in which he allegedly pointed a firearm at a Dollar General employee and demanded money from the register.
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