Man, who according to his family member was not the nicest guy, dies after the younger man ‘was told by a higher power’ to take his life before fatally stabing him; charges
Ohio – An Ohio man, 27-year-old Miciah, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with the first-degree murder of his famiIy member, 59-year-old J. SwindIer at their shared residence. The incident came to light when the defendant placed a 911 call confessing to the…
Child dies after his mother, who began hitting him, and father, repeatedly punched the child with a closed fist after learning that the little boy was drnking out of the toiIet; sentencing
Florida – In a case that the County Sheriff Lopez described as ‘one of the worst child abuse cases’ in the county’s history, a 25-year-old parent, L. Rhides,, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his child. The defendant was convicted…
Chattanooga fire recruits receive hands-on hazmat training from veteran instructor
Chattanooga, TN – Recruits with the Chattanooga Fire Department received specialized training in hazardous materials (hazmat) awareness and operations last week, thanks to a guest session led by veteran emergency responder Brian Ramsey. The session was part of a comprehensive program aimed at preparing cadets…
Tennessee completes first brownfield remediation project under new state grant program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced the successful completion of the state’s first brownfield remediation project funded through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program. TDEC Commissioner David Salyers, along with local leaders and members of the community, marked the…
Chattanooga officials join state and local agencies to launch traffic task force aimed at reducing crashes and improving pedestrian safety in Hamilton County
Chattanooga, TN – In a collaborative effort to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities across Hamilton County, the Chattanooga Police Department joined forces with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and local partners on April 21 to formally announce the formation of the Hamilton County Traffic…
Man cIaims he unintentionally struck his girIfriend while cIeaning his firearm, while their shared baby was inside the home, after the woman died from a cIose-range wound to the upper body
Michigan – A Michigan man, 21-year-old MichaeI, was arrested last week and charged with the first-degree murder of his girIfriend, 23-year-old RacheI. The incident occurred at their shared residence in Michigan. According to Michigan authorities, the defendant called 911 around 4 p.m., reporting that he…
HCSO Sheriff Garrett recognizes Corrections Deputies for their dedication on Good Friday
Chattanooga, TN – Sheriff Austin Garrett took time to visit with Corrections Deputies at the Hamilton County Jail, highlighting the unwavering commitment of the team at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. In a public message shared Friday afternoon, Sheriff Garrett expressed his appreciation for the…
Chattanooga Fire responds to Easter morning house fire on Shepherd View Drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is actively responding to a residential structure fire that broke out Easter morning in the 2700 block of Shepherd View Drive. The call came in at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2025. Multiple Green Shift companies…
Tennesseans encouraged to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are urging residents across the state to take part in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26. The event will…
Chattanooga police crime scene unit visits UTC to inspire future forensic scientists
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit recently played a key role in educating future forensic professionals during a visit to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As part of UTC’s Justice Speaker Series, members of the unit offered students an in-depth…