Chattanooga firefighters battle overnight house fire on West Brow Terrace
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded just after midnight Monday to a residential structure fire on West Brow Terrace off Brainerd Road during a demanding 24-hour shift for Red Shift firefighters. When crews arrived on scene, heavy smoke and flames were coming from…
Hotel room fire quickly contained at downtown Chattanooga DoubleTree
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews acted quickly Sunday night to stop a fire at a downtown hotel from spreading to other rooms and floors. At about 8:52 p.m. on January 25, Red Shift companies were dispatched to the DoubleTree hotel at 407 Chestnut…
Mom who told poIice she made the decision to kiII her 2-year-old right after the chiId was born, after sufocating the girI to death, also admitted to kiIIing her 2-month-old baby years earIier, acknowIedging that the parainfIuenza diagnosis was untrue: DA
Michigan – A Michigan woman was formally charged last week with additional counts of open murder and first-degree chiId abuse in connection with the death of her lnfant several years after his passing. Prosecutors announced the new charges against the parent, 27-year-old lrene, last week….
Mother who Ieft the hospitaI while doctors were performing CPR on her chiId after rushing the 10-year-old with fataI injuries caused by intentionaI physicaI vioIence, including weights dropped on him while he was restrained, is sentenced
Florida – A Florida woman was sentenced to Iife in prison last week after pIeading no contest to multiple charges including first-degree murder and aggravated chiId abuse in the death of her 10-year-old chiId, X. WiIIiams. As part of her plea agreement, the parent, 38-year-old…
Chattanooga Fire Department installs smoke alarms during community outreach event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department partnered with community members for a smoke alarm installation drive at Fire Station 6, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service. Fire officials said the event allowed firefighters to meet residents while installing smoke…
41-year-old man charged following narcotics investigation on East 5th Street
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police charged a 41-year-old man after executing a search warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of East 5th Street, following a complaint from a community member. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, narcotics, gun team, and neighborhood policing officers…
Chattanooga Police announce new temporary front counter hours
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has announced updated hours for its temporary front counter location as remediation work continues at the Police Service Center on Amnicola Highway. Beginning this week, the front counter will be open Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to…
ChiIdcare empIoyees who took turns striking chiIdren who were too young to speak at the time of the abuse, making them unabIe to ask for heIp, causing bruises and sweIIing, and Ieaving some of them struggIing with emotionaI distress, were sentenced
Alabama – Two Alabama day carre empIeyees, K. GiIIey and M. Kroker, were each sentenced to five years in prison as part of a twenty-year split prison sentence that also includes three years of probation after they complete their prison terms, Alabama authorities reported. The…
CPD officer recognized for positive community interaction while on patrol
Chattanooga, TN – A Chattanooga police officer is being recognized for a simple but meaningful interaction that made a positive impact on a local family. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, Officer Odenthal stopped while on patrol to visit a young entrepreneur who had set…
Chattanooga seeks volunteers and project sites for annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga is preparing for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a large-scale, community-wide event designed to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through civic engagement and volunteerism. The day of service will take…