Tennessee mom who claimed her baby was with the man who was previously thought to be the child’s dad, then changed her story and said the 1-year-old was with her parent after killing the girl, was sentenced
Tennessee – A Tennessee woman was found guilty on all charges, including three first-degree murder charges related to the death of her 1-year-old baby, EveIyn. The jury’s verdict followed a week-long trial and a sentencing hearing, during which the 26-year-old woman, M. BosweII was sentenced…
35-year-old man arrested, charged with especially aggravated kidnapping after 2-year-old girl located safe
Tennessee – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed that 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh has been located and is safe. She was found after being reported missing earlier this week, leading to a statewide Amber Alert. The suspect, Matthew Linebaugh, has been taken into custody….
Chattanooga Police Department opens sign-ups for Community Police Academy, includes “Shoot/Don’t Shoot” Simulator experience
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is inviting residents to apply for the 2025 Community Police Academy before the February 28 deadline. This unique opportunity offers a closer look at law enforcement practices, with participants gaining access to the “Shoot/Don’t Shoot” Simulator, which allows them…
CPD investigates shooting on Brainerd Road which left one man dead, other seriously injured
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police responded to a shooting call on February 13, 2025, at 12:04 p.m. at a gas station located in the 4700 block of Brainerd Road. Upon arrival, officers found two men with gunshot wounds—one, a 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries, and…
CPD officer recognized for quick actions leading to homicide suspect’s arrest
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Officer Mills demonstrated quick thinking and collaboration that led to the swift arrest of a homicide suspect following a stabbing incident in Charlie Sector. The call was dispatched, and while Officer Mills was working in another sector, he overheard the…
Tennessee Highway Patrol warns of flooding on Roberts Road and State Highway 33 in Hancock County
Tennessee – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is advising motorists to avoid Roberts Road and portions of State Highway 33 in Hancock County due to flooding from the Clinch River. The floodwaters have submerged parts of these roads, and with limited alternate routes, travelers are encouraged to…
Fire crews quickly extinguish fire at homeless encampment near Cherokee Boulevard, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department Green Shift companies responded quickly to a fire at a homeless encampment Sunday afternoon, February 16, 2025. At 3:28 PM, Hamilton County 911 received multiple calls from drivers on Highway 27 who reported seeing smoke and flames in the…
Mother finished second bottle of aIcohol after picking her children from daycare, then fell asleep and left them unattended for nearly two hours, only to find her baby unresponsive, later pronounced dead; charged
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma woman was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including second-degree murder in connection with her newborn’s death. Prosecutors claim the defendant reportedly drank several bottles of alcohol and fell asleep while leaving her baby and his older sibling,…
Man, who had bipolar disorder, was told by his parent and family member that he had 1 month to leave the house when he became upset and started yelling at both women before shooting them both to death
Kansas – A Kansas man, 34-year-old L. Howard, was taken into custody in Missouri after fleeing Kansas last week and is now awaiting an extradition hearing. The responding officers took the man into custody after he reportedly told the store employee in Missouri that he…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomes newest graduates of State Trooper class
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry celebrated the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The 18-week trooper cadet class, which exceeded Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission requirements,…