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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...
Updated: Trail of mail left behind as postal pilferers give police in Red Bank the slip
RED BANK, Tenn. — UPDATE:. Police in Red Bank say they've now identified and arrested a suspect. Police are hoping to quickly address some criminals who pushed the envelope in Red Bank by stealing mail near the post office. The letter larcenists remain on the run, but they left...
"We want her home today!" Service held for Chattanooga woman believed missing since Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPDATE:. According to Smiley’s family, Life360 last tracked her near Decatur, Tennessee. Smiley’s car is a Maroon 2004 Ford Expedition with 079-BFQD plates. The back of the vehicle has a sticker that says “TSU MOM.” That photo is attached to this post.
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...
New report details Fort Worth warehouse shooting suspect in Chattanooga
A Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DPS report provided new details about what led up to a deadly shooting at two warehouses across Fort Worth, Texas, late last month. The report obtained by WFAA News says officers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, encountered this individual before the shootings took place. The shooting...
DA Wamp's fury ignited as Chattanooga Black clergy shows support for former police chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A group of Black clergy members said Monday that former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy is the target of 'an unjust and politically motivated persecution.'. The group Chattanooga African American Clergy held a news conference in front of Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp's office. Wamp...
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...
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.
'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...
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