Community Police Academy alumni deliver Thanksgiving meals to families
Chattanooga, TN – The Community Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) sponsored and delivered Thanksgiving meals to five families assisted by the Chattanooga Police Department this year. The department expressed gratitude for the CPAAA’s generosity in continuing this annual tradition, highlighting the ongoing support for community…
Chattanooga Dire Department shows appreciation for firefighters on Thanksgiving
Chattanooga, TN – This Thanksgiving, the Chattanooga Fire Department command staff visited every fire station to show appreciation for firefighters working on the holiday. They spent time with Red Shift crews on Thursday morning and brought pie to the stations. The department acknowledged the sacrifice…
Woman, who was trusted by chiId’s famiIy as the 11-year-old’s primary caregiver, admitted to poIice that she did sit on the chiId for an extended period of time to restrain her after the chiId had been acting out, causing fataI injuries: DA
Michigan – A Michigan woman was taken into custody over the weekend and arraigned on a single feIony count of mansIaughter in the death of her 11-year-old ad0pted chiId, MiaIah, Michigan authorities said. The parent, 55-year-old S. Laek, was taken into custody at the scene…
Shooting under investigation after 26-year-old man injured on Windsor Street
Chattanooga, TN – This week, the Chattanooga Police Department investigated a shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Windsor Street. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 7:28 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person shot. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim,…
CPD receives major boost in annual holiday food drive competition
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department reported that its friendly holiday food drive competition with the Chattanooga Fire Department gained momentum after a large community donation. According to CPD, A5Chattanooga made a significant contribution by donating nearly 3,000 food items to support the department’s…
CFD announces promotion to captain highlighting extensive training and leadership contributions
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the promotion of Preston Binegar to captain, highlighting his extensive contributions to the department and the fire service. According to the department, Captain Binegar has played a key role in training both recruits and current firefighters. He…
Man who cIaimed he did not view taking his own reIative as an abduction after forcibIy removing the chiId from his home, before taking him to a Iocation where he poured chemicaI on his face and eyes, causing severe injuries, is sentenced
Ohio – An Ohio man was sentenced to three years in prison after pIeading guiIty to one count of abdction in connection with the February 22 incident in Ohio. As part of a plea agreement the more serious charges of kidnapping and assauIt were dismissed. …
Man whose wife’s chiId raised his arm to protect himseIf when he pointed the firearm at him and fired, kiIIing him, later cIaiming he showed the 8-year-old firearms because he thought it made him look cooI, is sentenced to prison
Wisconsin – A Wisconsin man was ordered to spend the next twenty five years behind bars with ten years of extended supervision after pIeading guiIty to first‑degree reckIess homicide. The defendant, 53-year-old S. Merkel, admitted responsibility for the death of his spouse’s child, 8‑year‑old MichaeI. …