Man invites homeless woman to his home, rapes her and tries to kill her; authorities fear the suspect may have assaulted other people as well
According to the police officials, the 32-year-old suspect faces a count of first-degree rape, attempted second-degree murder, and first-degree assault. He was arrested on Tuesday. Investigators with the Special Victims Investigations Division said that the victim met the suspect outside of a business. The suspect offered her a…
Metro police investigating after a man was killed after he fell from a moving tractor-trailer
Nashville, TN – According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, this incident occurred right before 10 p.m. Monday. It happened on Interstate 40 in Nashville. Authorities believe the victim’s death is related to a dangerous “game” previously reported in Atlanta. The man jumped onto a moving semi-truck. …
Cleveland Police Department is asking for public’s help finding suspect after robbery
Cleveland, TN – According to the Cleveland Police Department, this incident occurred on Monday. It happened at 2437 Keith Street NW. The suspect entered Cavalier Finance, robbed and assaulted an employee and then fled on foot. Police say the suspect is a white man and he was…
Local resident arrested and charged with Aggravated Arson after he set family’s house on fire
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Chattanooga Police Department, his name is Jamele Porch and authorities say he is accused of setting the family home on fire with his parents still inside. This unfortunate incident occurred right before 6 a.m. Sunday. It happened in the 2400…
Man had to undergo heart transplantation after recovering from COVID-19 because the virus seriously attacked his heart, liver and kidneys
According to the statement, the 48-year-old fitness instructor who had recovered from COVID-19 last year was forced to have a heart transplant six months later. Doctors say the virus resurfaced in his body and attacked his heart, leaving them with no option but for the man…
Parents charged in death of 5-year-old adopted child, ‘The mother gave four different versions of what led to her daughter’s injuries’
According to the police officials, the 36-year-old adoptive mother is facing charges of first-degree reckless homicide, neglecting a child, chronic neglect of a child, and two counts of obstructing an officer. Her 40-year-old husband was also charged with neglecting a child, chronically neglecting a child, and obstructing…
Authorities investigating Friday afternoon officer involved shooting
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the shooting occurred around 3:15 p.m. Friday. It happened in a wooded area behind the 9700 block of Berry Meadow Way. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies were attempting to locate a man on the TBI Most Wanted…
79 Tennessee school districts are launching a new tutoring program to target learning loss
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, 79 school systems are participating in the $200 million program. Officials say that this program will provide before or after school tutoring to combat learning loss related to COVID-19. According to the statement, the funding will continue for…