Chattanooga Police Department celebrates K9 Sully’s 7th birthday with community well-wishes
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department marked a special occasion by celebrating the seventh birthday of K9 Sully. Instead of tracking suspects, Sully spent the day sniffing out birthday cake, enjoying a well-earned break from his usual duties. Known for his toy-driven determination and…
Mayor’s office to host swearing-in ceremony for new Chattanooga Fire Chief
Chattanooga, TN – The Office of Mayor Tim Kelly announced it will host a formal swearing-in ceremony for Chattanooga Fire Chief Terry Knowles, marking the official transition of leadership within the Chattanooga Fire Department. The event will honor Chief Knowles’ decades of service and his…
61-year-old man arrested, charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting on Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 64-year-old Guster Harfield within hours of a fatal shooting on August 8, 2025, in the 7700 block of Lee Highway. At 9:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person shot in a motel parking lot….
CPD earns second place in state safety challenge recognizing traffic safety and DUI enforcement efforts
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit earned second place in the 201–500 officers category of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s annual Law Enforcement Challenge. This statewide program recognizes law enforcement agencies that advance traffic safety through education, enforcement, policy, and community outreach….
Third suspect charged in connection with July 20 homicide of 15-year-old male on Read Avenue after earlier arrests
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has taken the third and final suspect into custody in connection with the July 20, 2025 homicide of a 15-year-old male on Read Avenue. Eighteen-year-old Eric Collier turned himself in last night and is now held at the…
Chattanooga Fire Department graduates 32 cadets from six-month fire academy
Chattanooga, TN – A class of 32 cadets graduated from the Chattanooga Fire Department’s six-month fire academy, marking the successful completion of extensive training to become the department’s newest members. The group not only completed Emergency Medical Technician certification but also received instruction on a…
Chattanooga announces multiple road closures and restrictions in the upcoming days for events, UTC move-in, and construction
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga officials announced multiple road closures and restrictions scheduled for next week due to special events, university move-in activities, and construction projects. On Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., several streets near Finley Stadium will…
City council confirms new chief to lead Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga City Council has confirmed Chief Terry Knowles as the 22nd Fire Chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department. The vote took place during Tuesday night’s council meeting, officially elevating Knowles to lead the department moving forward. Chief Knowles expressed his gratitude…
Chattanooga Police remind drivers school zone traffic enforcement resumes as students return
Chattanooga, TN – With Hamilton County Schools back in session on Thursday, the Chattanooga Police Department is reminding motorists that school zone speed limits will once again be in effect across the city. Officers will be conducting traffic enforcement in designated school zones to help…
CPD’s Bomb Squad assists after explosive devices found inside Polk County residence
Chattanooga, TN – Detectives and deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Kevin Wade O’Neal, 54, at a residence on Amber Way in Old Fort on August 1, 2025, while attempting to serve active warrants for allegedly threatening to kill public officials…