Chattanooga Police Department Investigator receives Commander’s Award for Excellence for exceptional child abuse and rape case work
Chattanooga, TN – CPD Special Victims Unit Investigator Kayla Balinger was awarded the Commander’s Award for Excellence for her exceptional work on two high-profile cases involving child abuse and child rape. Her tireless dedication and attention to detail during these lengthy investigations have contributed to making…
Chattanooga Fire Department thanks local organizations for supporting cadet lunch
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department extends its gratitude to Dishin’ With Dawn for providing a delicious lunch for their cadets. A special thanks also goes to Brothers United, Chattanooga Chapter of the IABPFF, for making the event happen. Dawn and her team, along with…
Chattanooga Fire Department urges public to vote for amendment removing residency requirement as early voting begins
Chattanooga, TN – Early voting has begun in Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is urging residents to support an amendment that would remove the city’s residency requirement for public employees. Signs advocating for the amendment have been placed outside all Chattanooga fire stations,…
Two-vehicle crash on South Hickory Street leaves 49-year-old man dead, CPD investigating
Chattanooga, TN – A 49-year-old man died after a head-on collision in the 2900 block of South Hickory Street on February 10. Chattanooga police responded at 6:55 p.m. and found a crash involving a 2005 Jeep Liberty and a 2001 Honda Accord. The Accord’s driver…
CPD investigates after video shows caregiver’s actions toward child at daycare
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating an incident that took place at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on January 8. The investigation began after a video surfaced showing a caregiver’s actions toward a child at the daycare. On January 24, the…
Head-on crash on Rossville Boulevard leaves two people dead, CPD’s Traffic Unit investigates
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal crash in the 4900 block of Rossville Boulevard on February 8 at 2:08 a.m. Officers arrived to find a collision involving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala and a 2014 Ram 1500. The driver of the Impala, a 47-year-old…
Chattanooga Police Department leaders honored at 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony
Chattanooga, TN – Chief of Staff Jerri Sutton and Information Center Manager Pat Gray of the Chattanooga Police Department received the prestigious Homage Awards at the 2025 Black Excellence Chattanooga ceremony. The award recognized their dedication and contributions to the Chattanooga community. With a combined…
Chattanooga Police officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, alongside members of other agencies, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course focused on equipping mid-level officers with the skills necessary…
Electrical issue sparks house fire on Grace Avenue, residents safely evacuated
Chattanooga, TN – An apparent electrical issue caused a house fire on Chattanooga’s east side, Green Shift companies responded to a home in the 3900 block of Grace Avenue, where flames were visible at the back corner of the structure. Residents, including a handicapped occupant, were…
CPD officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, along with members from other departments, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at the Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course provided mid-level officers with essential skills for…