Blue Line Tennessee Inc.

Dear Community and Friends,

We humbly reach out to you today to support Knox County's dedicated Deputy Dalton Swanger, who is currently receiving critical care at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. On the night of June 21, 2025, Deputy Swanger bravely responded to a 911 call on Stanley Road, only to face an attack that left him injured.

During the incident, Deputy Swanger was assaulted by the suspect, struck with a large rock or brick, leaving him in a critical condition. Now, as he works towards recovery, he and his family need our prayers, support, and assistance.

Blue Line Tennessee has set up this GoFundMe to help alleviate the financial burden due to unable to work his second jobs, family missing work and unforeseen expenses. Deputy Swanger has dedicated his life to protecting our community, and now it's our turn to stand by him and his loved ones in their time of need.

Our community is strong, and together we can make a significant difference for Deputy Swanger. Any contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in providing the support and relief that his family needs during this challenging time.

Please join us in supporting this brave soul and showing gratitude for his unwavering service. Let's come together in prayer, hope, and generosity.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

For continual updates on Deputy Swanger's recovery and the investigation, please follow Knox County Sheriff's Office on social media and their official website.

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Dear friends, family, and community,

We are reaching out to you today in a time of great need for our Deputy Matt Kirchner. At approximately 10 pm on July 27, 2025, Deputy Kirchner and his probationary officer (Officer in Training) were involved in a serious accident while on duty. He and his Probationary Officer were responding to a fight call at the Ingles parking lot in Halls, when their cruiser was struck head-on by another vehicle.

Deputy Matt Kirchner this weeks Home Town Hero

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The Incident

At approximately 10 PM, while undertaking his duties to keep our community safe, Deputy Kirchner sustained severe injuries in the accident. He has a dislocated tibia/fibula, three fractures in his left ankle, bruising to his ribs, and various lacerations. He underwent surgery last night and will face a significant recovery process ahead.

Thankfully, his Probationary Officer did not require treatment, and the driver of the other vehicle also sustained injuries, which are still being assessed.

A Long Road to Recovery

As Deputy Kirchner begins his recovery journey, we want to rally around him and his family during this challenging time. The road ahead will be long and demanding, filled with rehabilitation efforts and emotional support. His family will need assistance due to Deputy Kirchner being unable to work his second jobs, family missing work and unforeseen expenses. as they navigate this unexpected hardship.

How You Can Help

We are asking for your generous support to help ease their burden. Any donation, big or small, will go a long way in providing financial relief for Deputy Kirchner's family and supporting his family through this difficult period.

Please keep Deputy Matt Kirchner in your prayers as he heals from this traumatic event. Your thoughts and support mean the world to him and his family, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for standing with our community hero and keeping him in your thoughts. Together, we can help them through this tough time.

You can make a difference by donating today to Blue Line Tennessee Inc..

Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.

Late Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Officer Joseph Stainback V traveled through Georgia with his family in their personal vehicle to enjoy a vacation. Joseph had just swapped out driving with his wife Kimberly just before a horrific accident. A black Ford Expedition entered their travel lane, and Joseph was forced to swerve. As their vehicle left the roadway, his rear tire caught the pavement, sending them down an embankment and into a tree. The driver of the Expedition quickly fled the scene and is thought to be still at large. During the impact, Joseph Stainback V shattered his femur, tore tendons in his hand, and sustained lacerations all over. Joseph V's son, Joseph VI, also had his femur shattered and had a hematoma in his ear, both requiring surgery. Joseph VI had to be airlifted to Augusta University Medical Center from the scene. Their daughter Sophie and a juvenile friend sustained minor injuries. Kimberly suffered a concussion and various other minor injuries.

Officer Stainback is a K9 handler on Adam Shift at KCSO and a United States Army Veteran. Both Stainback V and his son will require additional surgeries for the injuries sustained, and they are asking for all the prayers they can get. Although they were nearly killed, they are incredibly grateful to be together as a family with tons of love and support around them.

You can make a difference by donating today to Blue Line Tennessee Inc..

Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.

Two Blount County Deputies were shot today while doing their job. Blount County Deputies Edward Walker and Corbin Smith have been identified as the two shot in Rockford. We as a community must do what we do best—HELP!

They both will receive excellent medical care, but while they recover, they will have needs that go above that. Every dollar raised will be split evenly between the two deputies to support them in their needs.

Sadly, we are once again faced with an officer-involved shooting. Thankfully, they both are here with us. We must ask ourselves when enough is enough. Thank you to everyone who loves, supports, and prays for our men and women in blue. May God bless your continued generosity!

See below for the original release from The Blount County Sheriff's Office:

Around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, BCSO responded to a domestic incident at a home in the 1100 block of Jacob Springs Boulevard. Marian O'Briant, PIO for BSCO, said that the suspect was noncompliant, and shots were fired at deputies. Two deputies were hit in the leg. Both Deputies were taken to UT Medical Center. The suspect has been taken into custody.

This GoFundMe was started with permission from Sheriff James Berrong and the two Blount County Deputies that have been shot.

You can make a difference by donating today to Blue Line Tennessee Inc..

Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.

Meigs County Sheriff's Deputy Robert J. Leonard Memorial Fund

Deputy Sheriff R.J. Leonard died in a single-vehicle crash into the Tennessee River off the Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp in Birchwood.

Deputy Leonard was at home when he took the call relating to a disturbance near the Highway 60 Bridge in Birchwood. He arrived at the scene at about 9:48 p.m. and, at 10:15 pm, radioed that he had arrested a female subject and was transporting her to the Meigs County Jail. A few moments later, dispatchers received an unclear transmission where Deputy Leonard mentioned "water." The area is remote and rural, and it is difficult for cellphone signals and other radio traffic to go through. When he failed to respond to a status check, a search began.

The next day, his patrol car was found upside down in the water with the female subject in the back. His window was rolled down, and he was not in the vehicle. His body was recovered at 6:30 p.m. on February 15, 2024.

Deputy Leonard had served with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office for two months. He is survived by his wife and five children.

You can make a difference by donating today to Blue Line Tennessee Inc.

Blue Line Tennessee was formed and incorporated on November 13, 2019, and is a Non-Profit organization under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service code. Tax-ID #84-2974431

We were formed by several Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers with a very specific purpose of trying to help our Tennessee Law Enforcement Families when they lose their Officer in the Line of Duty, or if their Officer is injured in the line of Duty and unable to work.

This fundraising page has been set up with the consent of Deputy Leonard's Family and Meigs County Sheriff's Office .

Knox County Sheriff’s K-9 Officer Tucker Blakely Memorial Fund

“Officer Blakely is a hero. He lived as a hero, he died as a hero,” Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said. Officer Tucker Blakely died one day after being shot while responding to a domestic call. He leaves behind a wife and 5 year old son.

The money from this fundraiser will go to help Officer Blakey’s family during this very difficult time.

K9 Officer Tucker Blakely E.O.W. 10-02-23

If you can’t help financially, please remember Officer Blakely’s family in prayer.

This fundraising page has been set up with the consent of Officer Blakely’s Family and Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Fundraiser for Morristown police officer Hunter Donahoo who has been diagnosed with a mass on his brain this week. Officer Donahoo is also a navy veteran and former Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He has been with MPD (Morristown Police Department) for 4 years. Officer Donahoo is meeting with doctors this week to schedule surgery to remove the mass, at which time they will obtain samples of the mass to determine how to move forward.

This officer and his wife are also expecting their second child in less than a month.

If you can’t help financially, please remember Officer Donahoo and his family in prayer during this difficult season. There is no timeline yet on when he will be returning to work so anything will help with medical expenses, travel, and additional out of pocket expenses the family may face along the way.

Knox County Deputy Steven May was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash on June 23, 2023 while off duty and had to be airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. He is stable, however he will have a long road ahead for recovery as he has suffered traumatic injury to at least one leg. Deputy May serves the citizens of Knox County in the Criminal Court Division. Deputy May's wife Courtney was also injured in the crash, and she too will have a long road to recovery. As this was an off duty incident, the medical expenses associated with this type of treatment is catastrophic to finances on a family, and we are asking for your help, however the amount, in assisting this servant family. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated.

Knox County Sheriff's Office Cpl Lance Thomas needs assistance. Tragedy struck on New Year's Eve at his residence, His house caught on fire. Thankfully, everyone got out safely but their furniture and clothing were all burned or damaged and the home was a total loss. Unfortunately, they did not have insurance. Any help would be greatly appreciated. All Donations will go to the Thomas family. If monetary donations are not possible please pray for the Thomas family!