Mom and dad of 2-year-old who kept Ieaving their chiId Iocked in a room with a maInourished animaI, even after the chiId was severeIy injured in a previous assauIt, only to be mauIed to death while the father sIept, are charged
Oklahoma – An Oklahoma woman and man, 24-year-old Darcy and 34-year-old Jordan, were arrested after their 2‑year‑old chiId, LockIynn, was mauIed to death by the famiIy’s animaI at their home in Oklahoma. The District Attorney’s Office has charged both parents with first‑degree murder and two counts…
Drone footage shows scale of Signal Mountain rescue
Chattanooga, TN – Drone footage released by the Chattanooga Fire Department offered a clear view of a complex mutual aid rescue on Signal Mountain on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The footage (VIDEO), captured by Chattanooga Fire’s Special Operations Division, showed the extent of the operation…
Single-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 east leaves one dead
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department investigated a fatal single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 24 East. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2025, to the 181 mile marker of Interstate 24 East for a reported…
Tennessee farmers and forest landowners to receive hurricane Helene recovery grants
Tennessee – Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee recovering from losses caused by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to apply for block grants aimed at addressing damage not covered by insurance or existing federal disaster programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Governor Bill Lee,…
Chattanooga Fire Department honors fallen captain on first anniversary of passing
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department marked one year since the passing of Captain George Turley, who died on December 14, 2024, following a medical emergency during a workout at Station 16. Despite efforts by his crew, paramedics, and doctors, he could not be…
Chattanooga Fire Department assists in complex rope rescue after Signal Mountain crash
Chattanooga, TN – Several agencies worked together on Sunday, December 14, for an hours-long response after a vehicle plunged off Signal Mountain, trapping the driver and requiring a complicated extrication and rope rescue. The Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:33 p.m. to…
Chattanooga police investigate shooting on E 25th Street Court
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on December 13, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m. in the 2200 block of E 25th Street Court. Officers reported that a 19-year-old male victim was transported by a personal vehicle to a…
Roadwork on I-40 to impact traffic on Dec. 14 as crews conduct rolling roadblocks between mile markers 318 and 329
Chattanooga, TN – Drivers traveling on I-40 in Cumberland County were advised of upcoming roadway activities expected to affect traffic. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., utility contract crews planned to conduct rolling roadblocks in both directions between mile markers…
Firefighters take part in vehicle extrication training
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department’s squad companies took part in vehicle extrication training this week. In Pit 1, crews were introduced to the Paratech Hydrafusion system, which was used to lift and stabilize a school bus. In Pit 2, they refreshed…
CPD hosts First Line Leadership and Supervision Course
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department hosted Megan France for her First Line Leadership and Supervision Course, welcoming supervisors from CPD and other regional agencies. Participants focused on improving communication and emotional intelligence while learning strategies for personnel development. The course aimed to enhance…