Mother and her husband regularly beat her child with a pipe and belt, and burned the boy at least 100 times with cigaretes, leaving him with injuries all over his body that he did not survive; convicted
Detroit, MI – According to the court documents, the 29-year-old mom, later identified as VaIeria, and her husband, later identified as 29-year-old Shanne, were found guilty of multiple charges in connection with her 5-year-old son’s death. Both defendants were convicted of murder, t0rture and first-degree…
Chattanooga firefighters remain a crucial part of the ongoing response efforts to severe flooding in Newport and Unicoi, officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Battalion Chief Ashley May and Captain Brad Freeman have been leading task force teams conducting rescues in Newport, where firefighters are actively evacuating people from homes and vehicles. In Unicoi, CFD Operations Chief Rick Boatwright is working with the…
Chattanooga Police investigating fatal Forest Dale Lane shooting that left 20-year-old man dead
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, right before 10 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Forest Dale Lane. While en route, officers received an update that someone had been shot. Upon arriving at the residence,…
CPD announced that its Crime Analysis Unit received first place for Statistical Reporting at the International Association of Crime Analysts Conference in Las Vegas
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this award recognized the unit’s innovative approach to crime analysis, particularly its contributions to the 2023 Annual Report, which has played a key role in enhancing public safety. Chief John Chambers praised the team, saying, “Our Crime…
Several Tennessee State Parks in northeast Tennessee closed due to severe weather, DEC officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, four Tennessee State Parks in northeast Tennessee have been closed due to severe weather. The affected parks include Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Roan Mountain State Park, Rocky Fork State Park in Flag Pond, and…
Man, who previously had children with the victim’s family member, moIested the child for a year and then killed her when he realized that she was carrying his baby
Detroit, MI – According to the police officials, the 41-year-old, later identified as Jarrvis, was taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: first-degree murder, possession of child se-ually abuslve material, criminal se-ual conduct and other charges after he reportedly killed 13-year-old child…
Mom picked up her child from school while under the infIuence only to stab him after he tried to take the car keys out of the ignition when the car stopped, as his father had told him
Nashville, TN – According to the police officials, the 44-year-old parent, later identified as Mirriam, was arrested and later charged with multiple charges, including: domestic assauIt, aggravated chiId abuse and neglect after she picked her child from school, while intoxicated, only to bit the child’s…
21-year-old man arrested, charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated burglary in connection with robbery and shooting on Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN – Police officials released a statement, stating that the 21-year-old man, later identified as Dedrrick Middlebrooks was arrested in connection with robbery and shooting that occurred on September 14, 2024, in the 5600 block of Brainerd Road. On the evening of September 14,…