Man laughed at police when questioned about his statements, telling someone he knew that ‘he had to get rid of his girIfriend and mentioning that he needed more briicks and rope’ days after killing the woman; charged
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin man has been formally charged with first-degree intentional homicide, with a domestic violence modifier, in connection with the death of his girIfriend. The charges were filed by District Attorney’s Office last week, nearly six months after the woman’s body was discovered.…
Tennessee Attorney General alerts 23andMe customers about privacy rights amid bankruptcy filing
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a warning to customers of genetic testing company 23andMe, urging them to take steps to protect their personal data and privacy following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe, a popular genetic testing service, has filed for…
CPD officer connects with students during career day at Big Ridge Elementary
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Officer Casavant had the opportunity to engage with young students during a career day event at Big Ridge Elementary on the morning of March 28, 2025. Officer Casavant shared insights into the responsibilities of a police officer, offering a hands-on…
Chattanooga Fire Department partners with Blood Assurance for life-saving blood drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department has partnered with Blood Assurance to host a crucial blood drive on Monday, March 31, 2025. The event aims to address a growing concern in the community, as several critical blood types are running low, putting local hospitals…
Chattanooga Fire Department unveils new training tower to enhance firefighter preparedness
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department, in partnership with the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, celebrated the grand opening of a state-of-the-art fire training tower on March 26, 2025. The new facility, located off Amnicola Highway, marks a major step forward in ensuring…
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Hamilton County due to elevated pollution levels
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Hamilton County on March 28, 2025. The alert signifies that air pollution levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including individuals with lung diseases such as…
Tennessee National Guard deploys Blackhawk helicopters to assist in wildfire response in Anderson County
Tennessee – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee National Guard has mobilized two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion to assist in wildfire response efforts in Anderson County. The Tennessee National Guard was alerted to the request around…
Chattanooga Police Department shares success in solving violent crimes at National Case Closed Project Convening
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department, along with the City’s Office of Community Safety & Gun Violence Prevention, was invited to present at the National Case Closed Project Convening in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this week. This invitation, extended by the Bureau of Justice…
Child began having seizures moments before he died after a man, who was taking care of the boy, punlshed him with intense physicaI activities and made him endure lce-baths for nearly 2 hours; charges
Ohio – An Ohio man was arrested and charged with felony chiId endangering after the death of a child, while taking care of the 12-year-old. Authorities in Ohio said the boy, Jadaco, was subjected to severe corporal punishment, including several lce baths and strenuous physical…
Baby dies after her mom found her in cardiac arrest and unresponsive, one week after the child stopped waIking and one day after having difficulty eating and drinking because of sweIIing and her mouth hurting; charges
Florida – A Florida man and woman were arrested in connection with the death of 1-year-old child. The charges against 20-year-old ZayIa and her 23-year-old partner NathanieI were upgraded following a comprehensive investigation that unveiled disturbing details about the child’s condition and circumstances leading to her…