Mom, who cIaims she found her chiId lifeIess after the 3-year-old ‘suffered injuries showing a compIete disregard for human Iife’, after Ieaving him aIone with her chiIdren overnight and Iater in the care of her partner while she ran errands, is charged
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin woman was arrested last week and charged with one count of chiId negIect resuIting in death in the death of her 3-year-old chiId, Daquarius, court records show. Prosecutors say the case stems from injuries the child suffered that medical examiners have determined…
Chattanooga Police Department captain completes national leadership academy
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Captain Daniel Francis completed the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Policing Leadership Academy, a nationally recognized program focused on improving police leadership, reducing violent crime, and strengthening public safety. He was one of only 35 police leaders selected from across…
Chattanooga Police Department showcases BearCat at Touch-a-Truck event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department participated in this year’s Touch-A-Truck event at Warner Park, where the BearCat tactical vehicle drew significant interest from children and families. The event gave attendees an opportunity to learn how the vehicle supports the CPD SWAT team during…
Chattanooga Fire Department reviews new turnout gear during visit to Fire-Dex
Chattanooga, TN – Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department’s command staff and Personal Protective Equipment committee visited Fire-Dex’s headquarters in Ohio this week to observe how the company manufactures turnout gear. The visit gave the department an opportunity to see the production process firsthand and…
CFD leads joint training event on Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department personnel joined multiple agencies on Monday for a coordinated training exercise designed to strengthen response efforts in challenging terrain. The scenario involved a mock woods fire located several hundred feet from the Incline Railway tracks, creating conditions similar to…
City partners with local organizations to launch faith-based development initiative
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga announced a new partnership with the Maclellan Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and the Generosity Trust to bring Enterprise Community Partners’ Faith-Based Development Initiative to the area. The program is designed to help houses of worship…
Extrication on Alton Park Boulevard leaves two adults injured
Chattanooga, TN – In the early morning hours of November 17, 2025, Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a crash on the 3400 block of Alton Park Boulevard involving a vehicle that had flipped onto its side. Engine 14 Red Shift arrived at 1:37 a.m….
Police sergeant graduates from National Public Safety Innovation Academy
Chattanooga, TN – A Chattanooga Police Department sergeant graduated from the National Public Safety Innovation Academy, an intensive eight-week executive-level course designed for law enforcement and corrections leaders. The program, led by nationally recognized experts, focused on current challenges and emerging trends in public safety…
Firefighters rescued trapped driver after multi-vehicle crash involving school bus
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured driver early Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Middle Valley Road near the city-county line. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded at 6:25 a.m. to the 6500 block of Middle Valley Road for…
Fire captain honored as Co-Advocate of the Year by Chattanooga Area Employment Consortium
Chattanooga, TN – Captain Skyler Phillips of the Chattanooga Fire Department was recognized with the Co-Advocate of the Year Award from the Chattanooga Area Employment Consortium. Erskine Oglesby, president of the consortium, presented the award to Captain Phillips in recognition of his continued efforts to…