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One of the largest traffic accidents in the country's history occurred in East Tennessee
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-six miles before the Georgia state line on I-75 is the exit to Calhoun, Tennessee. Thousands of cars pass through every day, but on Dec. 11, 1990, this was the spot of, at the time, the largest multi-vehicle crash in the country’s history. “The...
Man arrested for repeatedly calling 911 was brain dead while in custody 2 days later
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) - Deputies in Chattanooga, Tennessee, arrested a 23-year-old man for repeatedly calling and texting 911. Less than two days later, Christopher Ayala was brain dead while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. Christopher Ayala’s father wants to know what happened. “I want somebody to come...
Woman stabbed her father near his heart for refusing to tell her where her baby was: Police
When police entered the Tennessee home of Damian Grant Castings, he had large open wound in his chest from where he had been stabbed and told police he thought his 20-year-old daughter, Ava Helene Castings, was trying to kill him. The post Woman stabbed her father near his heart for refusing to tell her where her baby was: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.
Commissioners agree to $45K settlement for man hurt in Hamilton County ambulance crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An East Ridge man who was hurt when a Hamilton County ambulance driver wrecked near the Bachman Tunnels 3 years ago has won a settlement from Hamilton County. At their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Hamilton County Commissioners approved $45,000 to be paid to Bobby Gene...
Suspect in custody in Middle Valley shooting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Hamilton County authorities say a suspect is in custody from a shooting this afternoon in Middle Valley. The call came in after 2 PM to the 8700 block of Frieda Lane near Gann Road. Deputies say they found one victim shot. That victim was...
Vacant home destroyed in Highway 58 fire
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters in Harrison have been battling a house fire Tuesday morning. Hamilton County Emergency Management says around 10 a.m. Tuesday, they began to receive 911 calls concerning a house fire along Highway 58 just north of its intersection with Snow Hill Road. That house fire then spread...
Fugitive Apprehended After Parking In Handicapped Spot - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
A Hamilton County/East Ridge fugitive was apprehended after illegally parking in a handicapped spot. Officers assisted Hamilton County Deputies search for a naked individual who was reported to be walking the nature trail in the 10900 block of Bauxite Road. Officers searched the area but did not find the individual.
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