Chattanooga Police Department reports non-fatal shootings at lowest level in over a decade
Chattanooga, TN – The latest annual data from the Chattanooga Police Department shows non-fatal shootings have reached their lowest point in more than a decade. While this milestone is encouraging, 83 community members were still harmed by gun violence in the past year. CPD, the City…
CPD arrests 32-year-old suspect on multiple charges related to solicitation of a minor and kidnapping
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 32-year-old Kenya White on 12 counts of solicitation of a minor by electronic means, solicitation of a minor, and kidnapping. On February 16, 2023, officers responded to East Lake Academy and, after speaking with the reporting party, determined…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue 10 people, 14 dogs from flooded creek near Quinn Adams Street
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters conducted water rescues Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025, after rising waters trapped multiple people and animals in a large homeless encampment near the intersection of Quinn Adams Street and E 42nd Street. Around 12 p.m., Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) Swiftwater Rescue…
CPD Explorers place in multiple events at 2025 Winterfest competition
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the CPD Explorers earned top honors at the 2025 Winterfest competition in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, competing against 42 Law Enforcement Posts from 15 states. The team secured 2nd place in the Unknown Trouble event and 3rd place in the…
Firefighter promoted to senior rank with Chattanooga Fire Department, recognized for dedication
Chattanooga, TN – Davis Derkach of Engine 12 Red Shift has been promoted to senior firefighter with the Chattanooga Fire Department. He accepted his new rank on Wednesday, joined by his crew and members of the command staff. Fire Chief Phil Hyman praised Derkach’s dedication…
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…