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…
Man who waited behind the fence in his yard before kiIIing a chiId whiIe the 11-year-old was pIaying a game with his reIative that invoIves pressing a doorbeII and running away, was charged
Texas – A Texas man was taken into custody and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a chiId, JuIian, 11. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday when the child was playing a game with his friends where individuaIs ring a doorbeII…
Tennessee Department of Agriculture accepting applications for wildfire hazard mitigation grants
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program through Oct. 14, 2025. Communities that have developed, or are in the process of developing, a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) will…
CPD officers spent Labor Day weekend supporting community events
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers spent Labor Day weekend engaging with the community through a variety of events. Officers joined Volkswagen MiVets at a car show to help support homeless veterans, took part in a baking activity with Police Activities League kids to…
Hendersonville Police Department was honored with the 2025 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a ceremony
Tennessee – The Hendersonville Police Department was honored with the 2025 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a ceremony at Hendersonville City Hall on Aug. 29. The award is the highest recognition the Department of Defense presents to employers for their support of…