21-year-old man arrested, charged with arson following commercial building fire on Rossville Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, on August 4, 2024, at 9:20 p.m., Chattanooga Police and Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire in the 1800 block of Rossville Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found the building ablaze and secured the scene. CFD’s…
Dad claims he didn’t know how sick his child was and regrets not bringing him to the hospital sooner after forcing the boy to exercise on treadmiII, causing him to fall many times and die days later; sentenced
New Jersey – According to the court documents, the 31-year-old dad, later identified as Cristopher, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in connection with his child’s death three years ago. Prosecutors say the defendant was sentenced after he was found guilty of endangering the…
Husband walked into the store where his wife worked, stole a beer and drank it outside shortly after killing the woman and removing her head; sentenced
Houston, TX – According to the court documents, the 23-year-old husband, later identified as Jarred, was sentenced to 40 years behind bars after he reportedly killed his wife, Angy, last year. The man reportedly murdered his partner before removing her head and dissmembering her body….
Mother failed to remember that she left her baby in a hot vehicle for more than half an hour while she went to buy something, only for the baby to miraculously survive after a passerby saw him and called for help
Philadelphia, PA – According to the police officials, the 33-year-old mom, later identified as JaneIIe, was arrested and later charged with reckless endangerment of an infant after she reportedly ‘had just pIain forrgot her infant child was in the vehicIe while she went shoping. Luckily, the…
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services have partnered to raise awareness about underage drinking as students return to school
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, in August, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commissio will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Agents will be out in full force, ensuring that retailers only sell alcohol to legal adults. TDMHSAS Substance Use Prevention Coalitions across the state…
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced a cooperative agreement with Tennessee under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, through this agreement, USDA and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture are offering over $5.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects aimed at building resilience across the food supply chain. TDA is accepting applications for this program…
CPD participated in the Red Sands event at the Aloft Hotel to raise awareness of human trafficking
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Chattanooga Police Department officers participated in the Red Sands event at the Aloft Hotel to raise awareness of human trafficking. The red sand poured at the event symbolized a commitment to ensuring that victims of human trafficking do…
CFD firefighters honored with life saving medals for rescuing burn victim in apartment fire
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, firefighter Bruseo and Firefighter Coffee, both from Station 1 Blue Shift, received Life Saving Medals for their heroic actions on July 12, 2024. The firefighters responded to an automatic alarm at 500 W Martin Luther Blvd (Jaycee Towers)…
CPD participated in an armed intruder exercise on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus in coordination with the UTC Police Department
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this drill brought together emergency responders and volunteers from various agencies, including the Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga Fire Department, Hamilton County EMS, Hamilton County 911, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and other local emergency services. The focus…
Applications are now open for the 2024 Fall Community Police Academy, officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the CPD officials, the academy will commence on September 5th and run through October 31st, taking place every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Police Services Center on 3410 Amnicola Highway. This FREE academy offers residents a…