Parents believed their chiId, 12, was attending an after-schooI program while the boy was indcently assauIted by his eIementary schooI educator in her cIassroom over a several-month long period: DA
California – A California woman, 36-year-old JaqueIine, was ordered to spend the next three decades to life behind bars for se-ually abusing two of her eIementary schooI students. The woman previously taught 5th and 6th graders at an Elementary School in California. She pleaded guilty earlier…
Chattanooga Police Department joins Law Enforcement Week 2025 to honor fallen officers during the Road to Hope ride
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is participating in Law Enforcement Week 2025 by taking part in the annual Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope ride. While officers and survivors have already been cycling for a full week, today officially marks the start…
Tennessee Attorney General warns residents to beware of post-earthquake scams targeting vulnerable citizens
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a warning to Knoxville-area residents to be on guard against scammers taking advantage of the recent May 10, 2025 earthquake. “Unscrupulous scammers find every opportunity to target vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “If…
Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County partner for training exercises, controlled burns
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department and the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management are teaming up this week to conduct training exercises designed to improve emergency response readiness. From May 13 through May 16, 2025, the agencies will be conducting controlled burns off…
55-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle while biking at Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive intersection
Chattanooga, TN – A 55-year-old man died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Chattanooga, police said. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive at approximately 7:17 a.m….
Community leaders experience a day in the life of a firefighter at Fire Ops 101
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga city leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members got a firsthand look at the challenging and often dangerous work of firefighters during the annual Fire Ops 101 event held Saturday. The immersive program, hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Fighters…
Public asked to help guide future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park after hurricane damage
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks officials are calling on the public to help guide the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Greene County, which has remained closed since Hurricane Helene ravaged the area last September. The park, which holds deep historical significance as…
Chattanooga officers continue ride to honor fallen law enforcement on journey to D.C.
Chattanooga, TN – Five officers from the Chattanooga Police Department are among a dedicated group participating in the Law Enforcement United Inc. Tough Ride XL, a cycling event designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and support their surviving family members. The “XL” portion of…
Firefighters rescue two people from crash wedged between building and wall in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift personnel responded to a serious single-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon that left a car trapped between a building and a retaining wall in the 200 block of Woodland Avenue. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., prompting a multi-agency…
Man dies after using his girIfriend’s device when his was broken, only for the woman to realize that he had been unfaithfuI before deciding to wait for him with a Ioaded firearm and kiII him following an argument
Tennessee – A 20 year old Tennessee woman has been charged with the sIaying of her partner who she allegedly kiIIed after discovering about his infideIity after coming across the victim’s correspondences with another person. The young woman, 20-year-old D. Badget, has been charged with first-degree murder…