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'They watched her die:' Federal lawsuit filed for teen who died at Dalton Detention Center
DALTON, Ga. — The family of a 16-year-old girl who died while in custody at a juvenile detention center in Dalton 2 years ago has now filed a lawsuit in federal court. The incident already resulted in grand jury indictments for 5 former workers at the center, including the former director.
Police in Georgia investigating hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian
DALTON, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Police in Georgia are investigating a hit-and-run incident that injured a pedestrian. It happened Saturday night in Dalton. According to the Dalton Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Vernon Avenue. "Witnesses reported seeing a single-cab black pickup...
'Proud Dad' burgles unlocked gas station in Tennessee while manager was away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man in Tennessee wearing a T-shirt reading 'Proud Dad of 2022 Graduate" was caught on camera doing something no child would be proud of. Police in East Ridge say the man hid in the bathroom of a gas station and took advantage of an empty store when the manager left the front door unlocked when he went to a nearby bank.
2 women face charges after $51K in meth seized at Chattanooga home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two women now face charges in Hamilton County after authorities say they found almost a pound and a half of methamphetamine at a Chattanooga home. The bust happened with aid from a Chattanooga Police SWAT team as deputies executed a search warrant at the home on the 3600 block of 3rd Avenue Monday, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
Stolen vehicle leads deputies on an early morning pursuit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early this morning. At 4:20 a.m., July 24, HCSO received a tip about a Hyundai Elantra with significant rear-end damage fleeing an altercation at a Circle K gas station on Shallowford Road.
Police Briefs for July 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009387, 24-009388 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Shoplifting – man was taken into custody in the parking lot after loss prevention alerted police to his presence. Associates had video footage of him shoplifting on this date and the day prior. He was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
Police Briefs for July 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009258- 1200 BLK Wright Street- Animal Call- The caller advised his neighbor has a rooster tied to his back porch. He was asked to contact Animal Control on Monday. 24-009265- 6600 BLK Hilton Drive- Suspicious Activity- The caller advised...
UTC Police Collecting Electronics To Support Abuse Victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department is collecting old electronic devices for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.
Worker injured on swing ride at Lake Winnie
LAKEVIEW, Georgia (WDEF) – The Georgia Insurance Commission is investigating an incident at Lake Winnie on Tuesday. Park officials say there was an operator issue on the Wave Swinger ride. The Wave Swinger has individual chairs attached to chains that swing out over the lake. Lake Winnie officials say...
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