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Chattanooga man dies after getting hit by car Monday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man died after getting hit by a car Monday night, police say. At 7:28 p.m. Monday Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck in the 6900 block of Lee Highway. When officers arrived, CPD says they found a 52-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. EMS...
Chattanooga Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting assistance with locating a missing person
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement the Department’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting assistance in locating 41-year-old Valerie, who was last seen on June 28, 2024. Smiley left her home in Chattanooga driving a red 2004 Ford Expedition with Tennessee license plate 079 BFQD. Authorities urge anyone...
Inmate dead at Washington State Prison, department of corrections says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — An inmate's body is being taken to the GBI Crime Lab after dying in Washington State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. They say 42-year-old Torrey Forrester died on Monday. The cause of death is still unknown. His body was turned over to...
'Distressing incident:' 14-year-old Georgia boy shot while playing with gun, sheriff says
ROSSVILLE, Ga. — A 14-year-old Georgia boy is now in 'guarded' condition after he was shot while playing with a gun with another child. The incident happened in Rossville at a home on Neal Drive at about 9:30 Wednesday morning. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says the 'distressing incident'...
Man arrested in mail theft case, police chase
Red Bank Police have now charged a suspect in the mail theft case. Authorities arrested Jashun Morris and booked him into the Hamilton County Jail. Morris faces the following charges. Theft of property (10,000-59,999) Identity theft, forgery. Fraudulent use of credit card. Criminal impersonation. Felony evading. Misdemeanor evading. Resisting stop,...
Former Tennessee Top Cop, Celeste Murphy, Faces 17-Count Indictment A Day After Resigning
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. Murphy, under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation since April, faces perjury, official misconduct, unlawful voter...
Police Briefs for July 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008234- 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive- Shoplifting/Criminal Trespass Warning- Officers were given a description of a male wearing gray cargo shorts, a gray cap, and a gray shirt concealing several items in his shorts. Officers contacted the suspect and escorted him out of the business. He was detained and all the merchandise was recovered. The suspect was issued a misdemeanor citation and trespassed from the business.
ERPD Arrests June 30-July 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 30-July 2. 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.
'Months of recovery' ahead for East Ridge officer struck by stolen car suspect, city says
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — The East Ridge Police officer who was struck at a high speed while laying spike strips to stop a stolen car suspect Monday night is now in stable condition, according to a release. However, Officer Alan Resendiz, nicknamed 'Smiley' by his coworkers, is now facing...
Man shot on Ocoee Street Saturday, Chattanooga Police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A person was shot on Ocoee Street over the weekend, according to Chattanooga Police. The police department said on June 29 at around 8 p.m., they received a call of a person shot outside on the 2600 block of Ocoee Street. The victim left the...
CPD emphasizes the importance of documenting the serial numbers and capturing detailed photographs of high-value possessions, such as firearms and electronics
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Chattanooga Police Department it’s essential to always document the serial numbers and capture detailed photographs of your high-value possessions, such as firearms and electronics. This proactive measure is vital for facilitating the recovery process if these items are ever lost or stolen.
Two Chattanooga firefighters awarded medals for their heroic actions during a recent fire that resulted in two lives being saved
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, Senior Firefighter Mansfield and Firefighter McCullough from Quint 14 Blue Shift, along with Firefighter Ortiz from Engine 9 Blue Shift, have been honored with medals for their heroic actions during a recent fire that resulted in two lives being saved. The incident...
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