Chattanooga Police Department hosts Hamilton County Grand Jury for training with specialized units
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Police Department welcomed the newly impaneled Hamilton County Grand Jury for a day of training designed to provide insight into law enforcement operations. As part of the session, jurors met with members of CPD’s Crisis Co-Responder Unit, Narcotics, Real Time…
CFD crews and local rescue partners complete advanced rope rescue training with CMC Rescue School
Chattanooga, TN – Rope rescue experts from the Chattanooga Fire Department and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service participated in advanced training sessions led by CMC Rescue School. The program focused on system failure recovery and advanced rope rescue techniques, preparing responders for high-risk situations in…
Chattanooga Fire Department conducts advanced extrication training to prepare crews for complex motor vehicle accidents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department recently held advanced squad training exercises designed to strengthen firefighter response to motor vehicle accidents requiring extrication. Over the past week, squad companies gathered at the department’s training center for a drill that intentionally limited their workspace. The…
Man told poIice he couIdn’t handIe it anymore and explained that he and his spouse had been pIanning to separate, which contributed to the stress after kiIIing the woman following an aItercation in their vehicIe; charged
Illinois – Illinois authorities took 93-year-old J. Patte into custody and charged him with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his spouse, CheryI, 80. The fatal incident occurred earlier this week after the victim was found lying on the pavement beside a car,…
ChiId told poIice their mother’s girIfriend punched her in the mouth when she tried to watch the parent yeII at her sibIing and kick the 9-year-old in the stomach, a night before her body was found: DA
Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested and charged with criminaI homicide, aggravated assauIt, chiId endangerment, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and conceaIing the death of a chiId in Pennsylvania. The charges stem from the death of her adopttive chiId, Renesmey, whose body was…
CFD congratulates senior firefighter on graduating from Chattanooga Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Seth Hutcheson graduated from the Chattanooga Police Academy, marking an important step in his career with the Chattanooga Fire Department. Members of the department attended the ceremony at UTC’s Fine Arts Center to support Hutcheson, who is now the newest…
Tennessee State Parks expand colorblind viewfinders to 12 locations including T.O. Fuller and Roan Mountain
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks announced that the number of parks with colorblind viewfinders has expanded to 12, now including T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis and Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain. The announcement coincided with the start of International Colorblindness Awareness Month,…
CPD sergeant recognized as the only active law enforcement expert on Crime Gun Intelligence by Bureau of Justice Assistance
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Sergeant Josh May was recognized as the only active law enforcement expert on Crime Gun Intelligence by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. His expertise has been a valuable resource not only for Chattanooga but also for agencies across the…
Public Works Department announces updated repair plan for Heritage Landing Drive sinkhole
Chattanooga, TN – The Public Works Department released an update on the Heritage Landing Drive sinkhole repair, outlining a new repair approach and an expedited project timeline. A recent camera inspection of the underground drainage line revealed that the damage was more extensive than initially…
Tennessee Higher Education Commission encourages students to apply for Tennessee Promise during College Application & Exploration Month
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is urging high school seniors to take an important step toward their future this September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. Throughout September, schools across Tennessee will celebrate…