Woman gave her family member medication after she came home from the hospital following a suicide attempt, only to wait for her to become unconscious and then inject drugs into the sibling, killing her; charged
New Jersey – A New Jersey woman is behind bars and later charged with multiple charges, including murder in connection with her sibling’s death two years ago. Authorities in New Jersey believe the woman, helped by her sibling’s partner, killed the 21-year-old victim, EmiIy, by…
CPD investigates after video shows caregiver’s actions toward child at daycare
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating an incident that took place at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on January 8. The investigation began after a video surfaced showing a caregiver’s actions toward a child at the daycare. On January 24, the…
Head-on crash on Rossville Boulevard leaves two people dead, CPD’s Traffic Unit investigates
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal crash in the 4900 block of Rossville Boulevard on February 8 at 2:08 a.m. Officers arrived to find a collision involving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala and a 2014 Ram 1500. The driver of the Impala, a 47-year-old…
Governor Bill Lee delivers seventh State of the State address, outlines budget and legislative priorities
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address, presenting a $59.5 billion budget proposal focused on economic opportunity, education, public safety, and infrastructure. Key highlights include: – **Economic Development:** $35.6 million for the Rainy Day Fund, $25 million for FastTrack…
Mother who left her child unattended in a cold car with human fces in the backseat, just two months after she killed her other child and hid his body in a shaIIow grave in the backyard, was charged
Michigan – A Michigan woman, later identified as 41-year-old Brande, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including first-degree murder, felony murder, first-degree child abuse, tampering with evidence and concealing the death of an individual in connection with her child’s death last…
Man was confronted by family members of an underage girl he was involved in an indcent relationship with, only to then speed away as they approached and run over her pregnant sibling, killing her
California – A California man was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including murder, hit-and-run resulting in death and unlawful se* with a minor in connection with the last week’s incident which left girl dead. Authorities say the victim, 16, was pregnant…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee previews key points ahead of his seventh State of the State address
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address, set to be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights…
Chattanooga Police officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, alongside members of other agencies, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course focused on equipping mid-level officers with the skills necessary…
Chattanooga Police Department leaders honored at 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – Chief of Staff Jerri Sutton and Information Center Manager Pat Gray of the Chattanooga Police Department received the prestigious Homage Awards at the 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony. The award recognized their dedication and contributions to the Chattanooga community. With a combined…
Woman intentionally hid her child after reporting that she left her car running with the girl inside when someone stoIe it, then took the 4-year-old to a nearby place where she was located; charged
Illinois – An Illinois woman is behind bars and later charged with filing a false report to police after investigators determined her child was never missing and the 37-year-old mother, Princes, had intentionally hidden her daughter. According to the police officials, the exact motive for…