Chattanooga Police Department celebrates promotions of two officers to sergeant
Chattanooga, TN— The Chattanooga Police Department recently recognized the accomplishments of two of its officers who were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Trevor Creighton and Sgt. Jennifer Lockhart were both elevated from officer to sergeant in acknowledgment of their hard work, dedication, and…
CPD hosts National Policing Institute to review intelligence-led policing and investigative strategies
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently hosted representatives from the National Policing Institute (NPI), an independent research and training organization focused on advancing law enforcement practices. During the visit, NPI representatives met with several specialized units within the department, including supervisors from the…
40-year-old man charged after multiple fires on Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN – A 40-year-old man is facing charges after investigators say he intentionally set multiple fires in a busy commercial area along Shallowford Road on February 8. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews were first dispatched at approximately 8 a.m. to a Walgreens…
Hixson couple hospitalized after early morning house fire on Sarasota Drive
Chattanooga, TN — A Hixson couple was transported to the hospital early Wednesday morning after escaping a house fire in the 4800 block of Sarasota Drive, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 2:43 a.m. after 911 received reports from…
PubIic schooI empIoyees, one of whom was seen repeatedIy hitting a 10-year-old chiId with Iimited abiIity to speak for himseIf in the face and head over a period of months, while her coIIeague witnessed the assauIt and Iaughed, faiIing to intervene or stop the abuse, are charged
Florida – According to the Florida authorities, two pubIic schooI empIoyees in Florida were arrested and charged last week after investigators concluded that a 10-year-old student was repeatedly abused on a schooI bus and that one of the aduIts failed to stop or report what…
Man who kiIIed his disabIed spouse while she was in a wheeIchair, then kiIIed her elderly reIative and seriousIy injured another famiIy member after an aItercation over who would cook the meaI that evening, is sentenced
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to spend the rest of his Iife in prison after pIeading guiIty to two counts of criminaI homicide, one count of attempted criminaI homicide, aggravated assauIt, endangering the welfare of chiIdren, and possessing an instrument of crime in…
CPD officers surprise young student with birthday visit after dad deployed
Chattanooga, TN – Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department helped make a young boy’s birthday special after his father, a CPD officer, was unable to attend due to a military deployment. Hank, who recently turned four years old, celebrated his birthday with a surprise visit…
TWRA staff assist communities and maintain critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) played a key role in supporting communities and maintaining critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern, deploying personnel and resources across multiple counties to ensure public safety. TWRA wildlife managers, officers, technicians, and radio crews collaborated with other…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County crews return home after storm recovery mission
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga-Hamilton County personnel assisting with storm recovery efforts in Hickman County have been released and are returning home, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. The crews had been deployed to help with recovery operations following severe weather and were thanked by department…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County crews assist Hickman County after winter storm Fern
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga-Hamilton County emergency crews are assisting in Hickman County, Tennessee, as the area continues to recover from Winter Storm Fern. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews have been working long hours clearing roads to improve accessibility while the community deals with…