01 Nov 2024

Author: Emma Mason

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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…

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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…

Tennessee

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…

Tennessee

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…

Local News

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…