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CRIME & SAFETY
Teen assaults grandmother, mother after argument about family car, deputies say
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County teenager faces charges after deputies say he attacked his mother and grandmother in a fit of rage. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), on May 12th deputies arrived at a home on Dolly Pond Road in Ooltewah. Those deputies spoke...
Two dead after drowning at Chattanooga boat ramp
CFD says crews have recovered the bodies of both victims. The department adds they offer their "sincere condolences to the families of the drowning victims." The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says one person is dead and another person unaccounted for after an apparent drowning at a boat ramp off Amnicola Highway.
'Extensive damage' after Chattanooga house fire; cause still under investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — No one was hurt after a house fire on Lawn Street in Chattanooga Saturday afternoon. But the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says the flames did a lot of damage on the house. Our crew in the area saw several firefighters, trucks and caution tape as officials...
Charges Reduced To Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder In Case In Which Officers Were Caught In Crossfire
Charges have been lowered from attempted first-degree murder to attempted second-degree murder in a case in which three undercover gun team officers were caught in a crossfire. The incident happened in the early morning of April 17 in the area of McCallie Avenue and Glenwood Drive. General Sessions Court Judge...
Chattanooga man pleads guilty for his actions on January 6th, 2021 attack on U.S. Capitol
A Chattanooga man who was at the U.S. Capitol during the attack on January 6th, 2021 has pleaded guilty to 2 crimes in federal court. Zylas Hamilton faced 4 different charges. On Wednesday, as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Hamilton pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.
The Chattanooga Police Department has unveiled its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing significant progress in crime reduction and community safety initiatives
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the report underscores the diligent endeavors of the committed and skilled personnel of the Chattanooga Police Department, whose steadfast dedication has led to a noteworthy 12% decrease in overall crime rates from 2022 to 2023. This achievement reflects the department’s steadfast...
The Greater Chattanooga community came together to pay tribute to fallen officers from our region at the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held at the Hamilton County Courthouse
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this ceremony, which was co-hosted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – TN and the Chattanooga Police Department, served as a poignant reminder of the daily risks faced by our officers in their mission to ensure community safety. It...
HCSO Co-Hosts 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
Friday morning Sheriff Austin Garrett and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office joined with Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy and the Chattanooga Police Department to co-host the 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the site of the Hamilton County Law Enforcement Memorial. In addition to HCSO and CPD personnel, law enforcement agencies throughout the county and region also participated in the ceremony as they collectively honored those amongst their ranks who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the community’s safety.
School Bus Involved In Accident - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
A crash involving a school bus and vehicle occurred in the 5000 block of Ooltewah Ringgold Road. No injuries were reported. A Collegedale fugitive turned themselves in on two active warrants. A Collegedale fugitive was located at the Hamilton County Jail. The individual was booked on a failure to appear...
Person Vandalizes Patrol Vehicle - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
An individual in the 8900 block of Old Lee Highway was arrested after vandalizing a patrol vehicle. The individual was also charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and assault on a first responder. Officers responded to an alarm in the 9000 block of Old Lee Highway, which ended up being...
Thank You To First Responders Who Helped Alexian Village
I live at Alexian Village, Signal Mountain. I want to express my appreciation for the response by the Signal Mountain Fire Department, SM Police, Hamilton County Sheriff, Walden Ridge Fire, Red Bank Fire, Dallas Bay, Chattanooga and Dunlap Fire following the lightning strike and subsequent fire to part of the center lodge building on May 6. I counted over 20 emergency response vehicles on site that morning.
Catoosa County deputies arrest 2 after fentanyl manufacturing bust
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people following a drug bust at a home in Ringgold. Deputies executed a search warrant at 65 Fallbrooke Lane in Ringgold on Tuesday, May 14. There, they found 40 grams of fentanyl, a pill press and...
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony happening this Friday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 17. The ceremony is meant to honor law enforcement officers in our area who died in the line of duty. The event, co-hosted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Chattanooga Police...
Water rescue training held on Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A large-scale training event was held on the Tennessee River Thursday morning. Water training exercises were held by multiple agencies, including the Chattanooga Fire Department. The goal of this exercise is to prepare our first responders for water rescues. They also received help from the...
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