‘Outstanding Community Cooperation’ | Knoxville Man Charged in String of Sevier County Car Burglaries

According to officials with the sheriff's office, the incident occurred Sunday around 8:00 p.m. in the 900 block of Cee Cee Way. (Courtesy: SCSO)

‘Outstanding Community Cooperation’ | Knoxville Man Charged in String of Sevier County Car Burglaries

Posted on May 16, 2025

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man, accused of breaking into several cars in the New Center community of Sevier County, is facing a slew of charges.

Officials with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office say 44-year-old Brian Underwood was found thanks to “outstanding cooperation from the community.”

“This development led to a joint investigation between the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Sevierville Police Department,” Sheriff Michael Hodges said.

Underwood has been charged with:

  • Seven counts of car burglary
  • Vandalism
  • Credit / debit card fraud
  • Forgery
  • Theft

“Thank you to the folks from the New Center Community for their continued cooperation, which assisted in the apprehension of the person responsible for these crimes,” Hodges said. “Our Detectives worked diligently to solve these cases, and we are grateful for the assistance of our partner agencies.”

Underwood is being held at the Sevier County Jail.

The case centers on 44-year-old Brian Underwood, who Sheriff Michael Hodges said was found thanks to “outstanding cooperation from the community.” (Courtesy: SCSO)

Headlines

What's happening

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.