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Car Fire and Vehicle Crash in Sequatchie County on Monday
On July 22, 2024, at around 2:40 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a vehicle fire on SR 111 Southbound, just South of the Scenic Overlook. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies and Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Brian Rhueling also responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a midsize SUV with the entire...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
'Proud Dad' burgles unlocked gas station in Tennessee while manager was away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man in Tennessee wearing a T-shirt reading 'Proud Dad of 2022 Graduate" was caught on camera doing something no child would be proud of. Police in East Ridge say the man hid in the bathroom of a gas station and took advantage of an empty store when the manager left the front door unlocked when he went to a nearby bank.
Stolen vehicle leads deputies on an early morning pursuit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early this morning. At 4:20 a.m., July 24, HCSO received a tip about a Hyundai Elantra with significant rear-end damage fleeing an altercation at a Circle K gas station on Shallowford Road.
2 teens get reduced charges in 2022 slaying of 21-year-old Cleveland man
From the Chattanoogan: Two teens charged in connection with the Sept. 6, 2022, slaying of Chandler Chase Caylor and the shooting of his pregnant g. From the Chattanoogan: Two teens charged in connection with the Sept. 6, 2022, slaying of Chandler Chase Caylor and the shooting of his pregnant girlfriend have pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
'Supposed to be getting food:' Armed Chattanooga teen faces charges after late-night chase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga 17-year-old who had permission from his mom to drive the family car to go on a food run now faces more than a half dozen charges. Deputies used a stun gun on the suspect shortly after he bolted from his car, following a low-speed chase.
Morale boost: Tennessee police officers, SROs to receive pay bonus thanks to grant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Police advocacy groups say there's no real price you can pay for putting your life on the line. But, a little extra money doesn't hurt. Thanks to a new grant, eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs) in Tennessee are going to get a little something extra in their paychecks this summer.
CDF crews responded on Riverfront Parkway after a forklift flipped over, causing the battery to catch fire and leak acid
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to Siskin Steel and Supply Company at 1901 Riverfront Parkway at 11:12 PM on July 22, 2024, after a forklift flipped over, causing the battery to catch fire and leak acid. Firefighters used soda ash to neutralize...
Woman shoots ex-boyfriend during argument in Chattanooga Wednesday night, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 61-year-old Chattanooga woman faces charges after police say she shot her ex-boyfriend late Wednesday night. The shooting happened a little before midnight on the 400 block of North Hickory Street, in the Orchard Knob area. The victim, a 62-year-old man, showed up at a nearby...
Stevenson woman sentenced in Chattanooga for COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A woman from Stevenson, Alabama learned how long she'll spend in prison Wednesday for running a scam to defraud 4 states out of COVID-19 unemployment relief funds. 29-year-old Meghan Pittman will spend the next 18 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of probation, ruled...
Choosing a new police chief: The City of Chattanooga wants you to weigh in
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — You have a chance to have a say in who will be Chattanooga's police chief. On Friday, the City of Chattanooga announced an online survey it encourages every citizen to fill out. Take the survey here. The search process for a new chief began after the...
ERPD Arrests July 19-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 19-24. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Chattanooga Police Department is inviting parents and caretakers to attend the Drug Awareness Seminar on August 6
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this event will reportedly start from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Family Justice Center. The seminar aims to equip attendees with essential knowledge on recognizing signs of drug use, understanding current substance abuse trends, and learning proactive measures to protect youth in the community.
UTC police collecting old phones to help domestic violence victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Each year, millions of men, women, and children are affected by domestic violence in the US. Authorities at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are asking for your help in leading victims to a path of recovery. The project involves the collection of old cell phones.
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