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Soddy Daisy man indicted for relations with minors
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Soddy Daisy man turned himself in after being indicted on having sexual relations with minors. In February, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services detectives were made aware of the situation. Thomas Edward Tucker of Soddy Daisy, had previously been in sexual...
The Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District debuts 9-1-1 spinning wheel at “Back to School Bash”
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the “Back to School Bash” with Hamilton County Schools was a significant event held over the weekend at the Tennessee Riverpark. Representatives from the District, including Telecommunicators Williams, new hires Hagler, and James, engaged with hundreds of parents and children...
Master Gardeners Of Hamilton County Host Free Gardening Classes
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC), in association with the University of. Tennessee Extension, continue their 3rd Saturday Free Gardening Classes on Saturday, August 17. at 10 a.m., with “Your Garden in the Fall” presented by a panel of four Master Gardeners. MGHC’s 3rd Saturday Gardening Classes...
Child Left In Car Passes Away - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
Officers made contact with an individual in the Collegedale Academy school zone after finding their child unresponsive in the vehicle. Officers and other responders were unsuccessful in their efforts to revive the child. The child was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital by EMS. During the event, it was discovered that the individual had left the child in the vehicle all day. The individual was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and aggravated child abuse or neglect.
Firearm Recovered And 2 Students Arrested After Altercation At Howard High School On Tuesday
A firearm was recovered and two students were arrested after an altercation at Howard High School on Tuesday. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy and Chattanooga Police Department school resource officer assigned to Howard High School responded to a fight between two students. As the students were...
County Mayor Says Latest Hamilton County Report Shows Drug Overdose Deaths Down, Murders Up In City
County Mayor Weston Wamp said the latest Hamilton Counts report show drug overdose deaths down, but murders within the city up. He said, "Over the last two years, I have met people from all walks of life who have shared their unique journeys with me, helping to shape the priorities and initiatives of the County Mayor’s office.
Potential new Ooltewah road being considered by county commission
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- There could soon be a new road to help traffic congestion in Ooltewah. The Hamilton County Commission will consider approving a preliminary engineering report to study the feasibility of connecting Hilltop Drive to Volkswagen Drive. This would be a road that could potentially be routed alongside I-75...
ERPD Arrests August 4-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 4-8. 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.
Couple fled across country attempting to escape murder charges
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The District Attorney says license plate readers helped track murder suspects across the country as they fled our area. Michael A. Brooks and Kayla Brooks have been indicted by a grand jury with the murder of a man in Soddy Daisy more than a month ago.
Hamilton County man indicted on 23 charges related to sexual abuse of minors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — AHamilton County man has been indicted on 23 charges related to the sexual abuse of minors. The indictment says 56-year-old Thomas Edward Tucker of Soddy-Daisy "engaged in at least 3 or more" incidents of sexual abuse towards a minor. The indictment says this happened over...
County Funding New Track at ERHS
On Wednesday, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp unveiled a series of investments aimed at helping modernize our public school athletic facilities. The new investments are highlighted by six tennis courts with lights at Signal Mountain Middle-High School and a brand-new track at East Ridge High School. “Over the past two...
HCSO Investigation Leads To Grand Jury Indictment On Sexual-Related Charges
In February of this year, detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services became aware of allegations that indicated Thomas Edward Tucker, (56), of Soddy Daisy, had previous relations with minors that were sexual in nature. During the course of the investigation into these allegations, detectives developed information...
Profit Over People
In a time when the strength of a community was once defined by its care for one another, recent events in Sale Creek have highlighted a distressing shift in values. Two realtors from Soddy Daisy purchased a property, home to families for over two decades, only to serve them with 60-day eviction notices. These families, deeply rooted in the community, were uprooted in the pursuit of profit, as the property was promptly listed for double the purchase price.
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