Chattanooga Police Department investigates robbery and shooting on Scruggs Street
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a robbery that led to a shooting in the 100 block of Scruggs Street late Monday night. On November 3, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person shot. Crime scene investigators…
Man who told poIice he was satisfied his girIfriend was not dead and eventuaIIy feII asIeep while cIaiming the woman feII severaI times when he tried to puII her after kiIIing her because she gave his personaI items away without permission, was convicted
Florida – A Florida man was convicted last week of second-degree murder in the death of his girIfriend, 50-year-old CIaudette in Florida earlier this year. The jury also found him guilty of tampering with evidence. Sentencing is scheduled for next week, where he faces up…
CFD promotes three firefighters to lieutenant in recognition of leadership and service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department congratulated Corey Hooper, David Carter, and Scott Paone on their promotions to lieutenant. The department praised the three men for their skills as firefighters and leadership within the CFD. Officials said it is an honor to have them…
Chattanooga firefighters practice drafting operations at local river
Chattanooga, TN – Engine 16 from the Chattanooga Fire Department conducted drafting operations Friday afternoon at a river, preparing for situations where fire hydrants are unavailable. Drafting allows firefighters to use static water sources, such as lakes or ponds, to supply units with water during…
Chattanooga and Cleveland firefighters complete intensive 80-hour Hazmat Technician training
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department thanked instructors and participants for their efforts in completing an 80-hour Hazmat Technician course. Firefighters from Chattanooga and Cleveland took part in the two-week training, learning about the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and how to…
Chattanooga Public Works implements area-based brush and bulk trash collection to address delays
Chattanooga, TN – Starting Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works will begin an area-based recovery plan to address delays in brush collection caused by peak seasonal demand, recent software transitions, and staffing shortages. Since January, crews have collected over…
Chattanooga officers help team Blue win Guns and Hoses while supporting local children
Chattanooga, TN – Four officers from the Chattanooga Police Department participated in the 16th annual Guns and Hoses event, benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund and YMCA YCAP Chattanooga. While all four officers won their bouts and helped team Blue secure the trophy once again, the…
Man told poIice his girIfriend’s chiId was not weIcome at his pIace after heIping the woman empty her apartment and Ieave the chiId behind without any means of contact, while the parent cIaimed a famiIy member was supposed to pick up the chiId after schooI: DA
Texas – A Texas man and his girlfriend were taken into custody and charged with abndoning and endangering a chiId without intent to return after reportedly moving out of the woman’s home, leaving the chiId, 12, behind without any means of contact. According to the…