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Suspect arrested over video of man violently shaking a baby
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A suspect has been arrested over a video circulating online showing a man assaulting a young child. Hamilton County investigators say the video is old and they don’t know yet why it has surfaced now. The video identifies the man as being from Soddy Daisy...
Tennessee man charged with 'violently slamming' infant in viral Snapchat video
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — A disturbing video taken in 2021 has led to aggravated child abuse charges for a man from Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. The video shows 23-year-old Ricky Storm Casey "violently slamming" an infant on what appears to be bedding, according to an affidavit we obtained from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
Jerry Summers: Morgan Ups The Ante
The recent invasion of Choo Choo City, Hamilton County, state of Tennessee, by the world's largest personal injury firm on the radio, television, cable, billboards, etc. may have created some apprehension and increased blood pressure readings amongst the local self promotion members of the local legal community. It will certainly lead to increased expenditures in the advertising budgets of the local barristers solicitors community.
Dr. Todd & Ashley Thurston Named Co-Chairs Of Oct. 19 Denim & Diamonds
Dr. Todd Thurston and Ashley Thurston are the co-chairs for this year’s Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall. Denim & Diamonds is the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society and Foundation’s premier annual fundraiser, bringing together community leaders,...
Criminal Court Clerk's Office Hires Houston Law Firm To Help With Collecting Old Fines
Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean said his office has contracted with a Houston, Tex., law firm to aid in collecting old fines that have been ordered by the Hamilton County Session’s Court, Criminal Division. Clerk Dean said, "In an effort to continue our commitment to a fiscally responsible office,...
Reminder: Watch for school buses beginning tomorrow
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – School buses hit the streets again on Wednesday morning as a new year begins in Hamilton County and other nearby areas. First Student is reminding drivers what that means. And it comes down to three simple things:. — Never pass a school bus from behind. —...
Sale Creek Fire & Rescue Headquarters Sale Creek, Tennessee
Michael Brady, Inc. was commissioned by Hamilton County, Tennessee, to design the new Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters in Sale Creek, Tennessee, approximately 30 minutes north of Chattanooga. Michael Brady, Inc. worked closely with the fire department and county to efficiently incorporate a main communications center, decontamination rooms, and...
CPD’s Intelligence Unit recently held a meeting with School Resource Officers from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee to review and discuss the latest trends in juvenile crime within the area
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, CPD’s Intelligence Unit recently held a meeting with School Resource Officers (SROs) from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee to review and discuss the latest trends in juvenile crime within the area. This collaboration focused on sharing and...
Second ouster petition filed against Wanda Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A second ouster petition has been filed against Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert. The complaint, filed in Shelby County Circuit Court, is the second ouster petition filed against Halbert in 2024. The first case, filed by Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp, was thrown out on a legal technicality.
Indictment names suspect in Soddy-Daisy man's June murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Hamilton County Grand Jury has indicted a 27-year-old man on charges he shot a Soddy-Daisy man to death back in June. 57-year-old Mark Thompson was found outside a house near Dayton Pike. He had been shot a total of six times, as well as stabbed.
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