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Former Tennessee Top Cop, Celeste Murphy, Faces 17-Count Indictment A Day After Resigning
The ex-police chief reportedly entered false information on several government documents related to establishing residency in Chattanooga. After reportedly falsifying documents, former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy has been confronted with a 17-count indictment, comprising 14 felony and three misdemeanor charges, just a day after stepping down from her position.
Suspicious package left at Parkridge detonated by Bomb Squad
From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Police Department says a suspicious package was detonated by their Bomb Squad on Tuesday. A witnes. From Local 3 News: The Chattanooga Police Department says a suspicious package was detonated by their Bomb Squad on Tuesday. A witness at Partridge Medical Center says they...
Missing Indiana Woman Tara Acuff Found Safe in Hamilton County, Tennessee
An extensive search for Tara Acuff, the 44-year-old Indiana woman who was reported missing after she was last seen in Clarksville, Tennessee, has ended with her safe discovery in Hamilton County. WKRN detailed that Acuff had disappeared over the weekend, igniting concerns from local authorities and her family. Acuff, who was in town for a family reunion, was seen leaving the Country Inn and Suites on Wilma Rudolph Blvd. She was dressed in an orange dress paired with a wide-brimmed hat and seen departing in a small, dark-colored, two-door pickup truck, which raised questions about her whereabouts.
Interim Chief Sommers discusses future of Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN – Following recent leadership changes, Interim Chief Harry Sommers has engaged with every sector of the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) to discuss its future. The CPD, with its 500+ dedicated employees, is focusing on maintaining safety and service within the community. “We’re committed to moving forward responsibly....
CFD’s Special Operations Division responds to ammonia spill which led to the evacuation of several homes
Chattanooga, TN – An anhydrous ammonia spill at Mount Vernon Mills late Wednesday night led to the evacuation of several homes. The incident occurred around 10 PM on June 26, 2024, when a tanker began leaking on Fourth Street. The Trion Fire Department quickly requested additional assistance to contain...
Former CPD Chief Indicted, Charged in TBI Residency Investigation
The former police chief of the Chattanooga Police Department faces a set of felony and misdemeanor criminal charges following an investigation by special agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating the residency of Celeste...
Police Briefs for June 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008200 – 3400 BLK Gail Drive – Runaway Juvenile- A woman reported her juvenile son as missing after he left the house following a disagreement. He was last seen around 1300 hours wearing a blue/white shirt and blue athletic shorts. The juvenile is around 4’9 with dreaded hair. The mother is not sure where he would go but stated he had friends in East Lake. Officers checked the surrounding area but were unable to locate him.
Police Briefs for June 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008161 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Shoplifting- Police responded to a reported shoplifting. An unidentified male was observed placing a firearm magazine in his waistband and leaving without paying. Warrants will be sought pending identification of the suspect.
Birchwood family loses home in fire Thursday morning
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. — A Birchwood family lost their home in an early morning fire Thursday, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management. HCOEM says around 7:25 am, motorists in the Birchwood area called 911 reporting heavy, black smoke in the area of Anderson Lane. The Highway 58...
Murder investigation: Soddy-Daisy man shot several times, police ask for publics help
A shooting in Soddy-Daisy earlier this week left a 57-year-old man dead, and now police there are hoping tips from the public can help solve this case. According to a release from the Soddy Daisy Police Department, officers were dispatched to investigate calls of shots fired near Dayton Pike. They...
Cyberattacks cripple car dealerships nationwide, Chattanooga businesses also affected
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Back-to-back cyberattacks are shutting down car dealerships across the country. And those disruptions are affecting businesses right here in Chattanooga. The software company CDK Global reports that it was hit with several cyberattacks last week, and was forced to shut down all of its systems in...
TBI searching for 3 girls missing from Chattanooga since May
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The TBI and Chattanooga Police are searching for three juvenile sisters who have been missing from Chattanooga for over a month. Investigators say 13-year-old Ciarra Shyne, 9-year-old Daliyah Shyne and 6-year-old Cemara Shyne were last seen in Chattanooga on May 21st. Ciarra Shyne is 5'1" tall,...
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