The Chattanooga Police Department honors the courageous officers who gave their lives in the line of duty during the month of November
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, their dedication and sacrifice continue to resonate within the community. Sergeant Joseph Brian Montijo (Badge 1059): A dedicated police veteran with 20 years of service, Sgt. Montijo tragically passed away on November 1, 2019, due to complications…
The Chattanooga Police Department proudly celebrated the graduation of its Fall 2024 Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this immersive nine-week program provided community members with a unique opportunity to delve into the inner workings of the department and gain insight into the vital role it plays in ensuring the safety of the city. Participants…
CFD hosted an intensive 80-hour Hazmat Technician Course, providing advanced training for firefighters from Chattanooga and Cleveland
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, over the two-week course, participants expanded their foundational Hazmat Awareness and Operations training, transitioning to hands-on, offensive operations aimed at equipping them to handle hazardous materials safely and effectively. The firefighters learned critical skills for managing unknown substances…
Chattanooga firefighters delivered an impressive performance at the 15th Annual Guns and Hoses Boxing Tournament, securing victories in five out of six bouts
Chattanooga, TN – According to the CFD officials, the only loss for the firefighters came in what was regarded as one of the closest and most competitive fights of the evening. This year’s tournament marked the largest event in the tournament’s history, drawing a significant…
The Northwest Correctional Complex marked a significant achievement as 201 incarcerated men celebrated graduation, receiving degrees, diplomas, or certificates
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the ceremony was an inspiring moment, with fellow inmates applauding as the graduates, dressed in caps and gowns, processed from the education building across the prison yard to the gym. Family members, staff, and community partners were…
I-26 in Unicoi County reopens to standard traffic, restricts overweight and over-width vehicles
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, motorists on I-26 in Unicoi County should take note of a revised traffic restriction affecting oversized vehicles. As of Wednesday, October 30, I-26 has reopened to all standard traffic, though overweight vehicles and any wider than 10 feet…
Dad says he was up most of the night deciding how he would kill his child, even considering at least one other method, before using his hands to strangIe the boy to death
IOWA – According to the police officials, the 45-year-old parent, later identified as Mathew, was arrested and later charged with first-degree murder after he reportedly killed his child. Authorities say the man reportedly admitted to considering at least one other way to murder the little…
Woman didn’t tell her daughter what happened to her grandparent right after she killed her, only said they had to get rid of the DNA by using acid before attempting to burn the remains on a griII; trial
Washington, D.C. – According to the court documents, the 46-year-old defendant from Maryland, later identified as Candice, is now on trial for killing her 71-year-old parent, Margareth, before trying to get rid of the victim’s remains by burning them on a griII while cooking other…
Parent made a deaI with her child to take their own lives only for the child to follow through it and the mother didn’t, then start freaking out when her daughter wouldn’t wake up; charged
MISSISSIPPI – According to the police officials, the 37-year-old parent, later identified as Britney, was arrested and later charged with aggravated chiId abuse after her child nearly lost her life. After the incident, the parent was set to meet with CPS employees and police officers,…
Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatchers graduate after intensive training, state officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to TDOSHS Commissioner Jeff Long, Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry, and Dispatch Director Caiti Medling welcomed the latest graduating class of THP dispatchers. “In an emergency, a dispatcher is often the first contact Tennesseans have with first responders,” said Commissioner Long….