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Increase reported in 2023 Chattanooga overdose deaths
CHATTTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Drug Recovery Court presented updated statistics on Wednesday showing the extent of the local drug crisis. During a presentation, the court said in 2023, there were 162 overdose deaths in Chattanooga. To put into perspective, if Chattanooga were a state, it would...
2 people in critical condition after shooting on Arlington Avenue in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — 2 people are in critical condition after a shooting on Arlington Avenue Wednesday evening, Chattanooga Police say. Victor Miller with the Chattanooga Police Department says that officers responded to a shooting call in the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. When officers arrived...
Murder, Robbery Charges Dismissed Against Youth Whose Cell Phone Was Found At Murder Scene
A teen who dropped his cellphone at a murder scene and was charged with criminal homicide has had murder and robbery cases dismissed. Kenneth Zy Shaun Moore, who was 19 at the time of the 2021 murder of Alfred Pitmon on Seventh Avenue, pleaded guilty to facilitation of aggravated robbery pursuant to a plea agreement.
Arrest Made In Murder At Chattanooga Skate Park; Police Say Victim Was Trying To Retrieve Friend's Gun
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting at the Chattanooga Skate Park that happened April 12. Demetre Tayshaun Isaac, 20, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Michael Buttram. He was arrested in Montgomery, Ala. Police said the incident began when a large crowd went from...
Fire Destroys Mowbray Home
A neighbor on Wednesday frantically called 911 reporting a loud explosion and house fire located at 1018 Bunker Ridge Trail. The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene reporting 30-foot flames and the back of the home fully involved with fire. Large amounts of black smoke could be seen from down the valley.
Firefighter in Karen Read Trial: It Was A Scene of Heightened Emotions
Firefighter /EMT Timothy Nuttall, who responded to the Fairview Road residence, testifies about John O'Keefe's condition and how it 'was a scene of heightened emotions.' (4/30/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Crews battle large house fire in Soddy-Daisy Wednesday
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — Crews are battling a large house fire in Soddy-Daisy Wednesday afternoon, the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management says. They say the fire was 70% involved when crews arive. HCOEM says this is at a home on Bunker Ridge Trail. Several propane takes exploded at...
Man And Woman Who Drowned At Signal Mountain's Rainbow Lake Are Identified
Two friends who drowned in the waters near Signal Mountain's Rainbow Lake Trail on Sunday evening have been identified. They were Greffania Merilus, 23, of Cohutta, Ga., and Gullson Elve, 20, of Birchwood. At 7:13 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting two people who were underwater at the popular...
Candidate on ballot for Georgia appeals court accused of living in Tennessee
An attorney vying for election as a Georgia Court of Appeals judge is fighting a challenge to his candidacy, accused of living with his wife at her Chattanooga home overlooking the Tennessee River. Jeff Davis appeared before a judge in Atlanta on Tuesday in an attempt to prove that he’s been a Peach State resident since 1988.
Soddy-Daisy officers put on leave after testifying about 'buried' IA investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPDATE:. According to Whaley's attorney, Lee Davis, the two current Soddy-Daisy officers who testified in Tuesday's hearing have been put on administrative leave pending a city investigation. We've reached out to the current Chief Billy Petty and City Manger Burt Johnson for comment. UPDATE: Soddy-Daisy City...
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