Man who cIaims he feared his girIfriend was going to caII the poIice because of a no-contact court order between them, after he returned to her to ‘compIete the act’ and continued stabbing her in the upper back until she stopped moving, kiIIing her, is sentenced
Montana – A Montana man was sentenced last week to sixty years in prison without the possibiIity of paroIe for the Dec. 2023 kiIIing of his 34-year-old girIfriend, M. Steadman. The sentence was handed down by County District Judge R. McEIyea following a plea agreement…
Chattanooga Police Department pairs cadets with peer support mentors
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced that its current cadets have been paired with experienced officers through the department’s Peer Support Program. Each cadet was assigned a mentor to provide guidance and support as they begin their careers in law enforcement. Chief Chambers…
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain residential fire on Mulberry Street
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department reported that Blue Shift companies responded to a residential fire on the 1900 block of Mulberry Street on November 28, 2025. The fire, which occurred at 1:19 p.m., was knocked down in less than five minutes. No injuries…
TDOT District 28 hosts Governor Bill Lee during America’s 250th celebration
Tennessee – TDOT District 28 welcomed Governor Bill Lee as part of the statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The governor visited the Dunlap maintenance office, where he met with department staff and expressed confidence in the work being done and the direction of the…
Woman who kiIIed an expecting mother, Ieft one of the victim’s chiIdren unable to grow in Iegs, another with ruptured spIeen, and even severeIy injured her 11-month-old baby after getting high on controIIed substances and causing a fataI coIIision, is sentenced
Alabama – An Alabama woman has been sentenced to twenty years in prison after pIeading guiIty for her role in a fataI crrash that kiIIed an expecting mo, and left her four chiIdren severeIy injured. The woman, 39‑year-old A. DaIrympIe, entered an open‑ended guilty plea…
Chattanooga police officers recognized for DUI enforcement at MADD ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – Three Chattanooga Police Department officers were recently honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their efforts in DUI enforcement, including recording the most DUI arrests and convictions in Tennessee. The CPD Traffic and DUI Unit attended the MADD Night of Remembrance and…
Community Police Academy alumni deliver Thanksgiving meals to families
Chattanooga, TN – The Community Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) sponsored and delivered Thanksgiving meals to five families assisted by the Chattanooga Police Department this year. The department expressed gratitude for the CPAAA’s generosity in continuing this annual tradition, highlighting the ongoing support for community…
Chattanooga Dire Department shows appreciation for firefighters on Thanksgiving
Chattanooga, TN – This Thanksgiving, the Chattanooga Fire Department command staff visited every fire station to show appreciation for firefighters working on the holiday. They spent time with Red Shift crews on Thursday morning and brought pie to the stations. The department acknowledged the sacrifice…
Shooting under investigation after 26-year-old man injured on Windsor Street
Chattanooga, TN – This week, the Chattanooga Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Windsor Street. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 7:28 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person shot. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim,…
CPD receives major boost in annual holiday food drive competition
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department reported that its friendly holiday food drive competition with the Chattanooga Fire Department gained momentum after a large community donation. According to CPD, A5Chattanooga made a significant contribution by donating nearly 3,000 food items to support the department’s…