Chattanooga Police Department escorts WWII veteran home 80 years after death in Germany
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit, in coordination with local partner agencies, honored the life and legacy of World War II veteran Sergeant Sanford G. Roy with a solemn escort back to his hometown nearly 80 years after his death. Sergeant Roy,…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy students join police crime scene unit for hands-on lesson in forensic science and blood detection techniques
Chattanooga, TN – Students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy got a firsthand look at the science behind crime scene investigations during a recent educational session with the Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit. The demonstration focused on how investigators detect blood evidence, even when…
Firefighters prevent major damage in early morning blaze on Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to an early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed a garage but spared the attached residence from significant damage. At approximately 3:38 a.m. on April 6, emergency crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive following…
Tennessee Human Rights Commission commemorates Fair Housing Month with summit honoring the legacy of the Fair Housing Act and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tennessee – The Tennessee Human Rights Commission is recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, joining national fair housing organizations, advocates, and communities across the country in celebrating the protections granted under the Fair Housing Act. The annual observance marks the passage of Title VIII of…
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team partners with local veterinarian to provide free care for pets of unhoused residents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team has partnered with Dr. Shannon Dawkins of Compassion Copper Canyon to offer free veterinary services to pets belonging to the city’s unhoused population. The initiative aims to improve animal welfare and address public health by reducing…
Woman knowingly left her child, who had speciaI needs, unatended despite her knowledge of his medical conditions and made choices that were practically certain to cause his death, which was preventable; sentenced
Colorado – In a recent court ruling in Colorado, a woman was sentenced to life in prison for the tragic death of her child, EzekieI, 2, who had speciaI needs. The sentencing follows a comprehensive investigation that revealed a pattern of abuse and neglect leading…
Man claims his famiIy member degraded him by continually Ieaving her chiIdren with him before selecting a goId bIade from the kitchen because he intended to punish her for being dsrespectful to him, only to fatally sttab her; sentenced
Indiana – An Indiana parent was ordered to serve six decades behind bars for the murder of his family member, later identified as 30-year-old SterIine. The sentencing took place last week with Judge Monika GiImore presiding. The incident occurred on in June 2023, at a residence…
Crane operator electrocuted and second worker injured after equipment touches power line on Chattanooga construction site
Chattanooga, TN – Two workers were injured on a Chattanooga construction site Wednesday afternoon after a crane came into contact with a high-voltage power line, leaving one man seriously injured and another with minor injuries. At approximately 2:50 p.m. on April 2, Chattanooga Fire Department’s…
Chattanooga police renew agreement with Children’s Advocacy Center to support victims of child abuse
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Children’s Advocacy Center through an inter-agency agreement signed this morning, reaffirming a joint commitment to protect child victims of crime and abuse. The agreement, which is renewed every two years, was…
Tennessee opens $19.4 million grant round for diesel vehicle replacement through Volkswagen settlement
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced a new round of grant funding under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust, offering $19.4 million to support projects aimed at reducing harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. The funds, part of the fifth solicitation…