Chattanooga police escort Run for the Wall riders through the city
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department motorcycle officers provided an escort for the annual Run for the Wall (RFTW) motorcade as it passed through the city on its journey to Washington, D.C. The RFTW is a ten-day cross-country motorcycle ride dedicated to honoring veterans, their…
Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge renovation project enters critical preservation phase with sandblasting and painting underway
Chattanooga, TN – The Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Project is making steady progress as crews begin a pivotal stage in the bridge’s long-term preservation and restoration. Work this week will concentrate on the northern span of the historic structure, marking a significant step toward revitalizing…
Chattanooga Police Department K9s Anik and Rex retire after years of distinguished service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has officially honored the retirement of two of its long-serving K9 officers, K9 Anik and K9 Rex, recognizing their outstanding contributions to law enforcement and the safety of the Chattanooga community. K9 Anik, a 12-year-old who has served…
Chattanooga police unveil custom-built van to support crime scene investigations
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently introduced a new, state-of-the-art van designed specifically for their Crime Scene Unit. The vehicle, custom-built by Chattanooga-based Moxie Van Co., is tailored to meet the unique demands of crime scene investigations. Work on the project began in…
CPD arrests two after Rossville Boulevard shooting leaves one dead, two injured
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department has made two arrests in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on May 17, 2025, along Rossville Boulevard. Officers responded to a reported shooting just after 11:00 p.m. in the 2900 block, where they found three gunshot victims…
Chattanooga police and deputies honored at annual memorial service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and local community members gathered for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service to honor officers and deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony recognized fallen personnel from Chattanooga, Hamilton…
Walnut Street Bridge to serve as key route for IRONMAN 70.3 despite ongoing renovations
Chattanooga, TN – Downtown Chattanooga is set to welcome athletes and spectators this weekend for the highly anticipated IRONMAN 70.3 race, with one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Walnut Street Bridge—playing a central role. Although the historic bridge is currently undergoing scheduled renovations, it…
One person rescued after boat fire on the Tennessee River near Chickamauga Marina
Chattanooga, TN – One person is safe following a boat fire that broke out on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening near the Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp. At approximately 5:08 p.m. on May 14, Hamilton County 911 began receiving multiple reports of a boat engulfed in…
Chattanooga Police Department connects with students at local career fair
Chattanooga, TN – Recruiting officers from the Chattanooga Police Department attended the Chattanooga Preparatory School Career Fair to engage with students interested in law enforcement careers. Officers spoke with eager students about various opportunities within the department, including the CPD Explorers Program. This program provides…
CPD congratulates 2025-1 graduates of the Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – Thirteen community members recently graduated from the Chattanooga Police Department’s Community Police Academy, completing a comprehensive nine-week program designed to give participants an in-depth look at police work. The program, led by Sgt. Craw, involved weekly sessions where attendees learned about various…