CPD is investigating after a man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, when the officers arrived at the hospital, they found the man suffering from what is described as a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Unfortunately, the 44-year-old man was unable to provide them with a location of the incident. The…
Hamilton County Mayor Coppinger has announced a definitive end point for the county’s mask mandate: April 29th, 2021
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the mask mandate is now set to last through Wednesday, April 28th, and will not enforce it after that point. This extension allows more people to get vaccinated, and lets businesses get back to where they are comfortable…
A 19-year-old driver was arrested after police said he was going more than 100 mph on Interstate 40 in Nashville
TENNESSEE – According to the police report, MNPD charged Orlando Stuart with felony evading, drag racing, and reckless driving. The arrest of Stuart comes as part of Metro Police crackdown on street racing. The officers spotted Stuart driving his mother’s Dodge Charger on I-40 near Charlotte…
The City of Chattanooga will suspend all in-person service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Thursday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the city officials, this is because of the severe weather conditions. The city officials are encouraging all residents to stay home if possible, charge phones, gather flashlights, and supplies. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management will provide updates. The…
Firefighters had to cut a driver out of a vehicle tonight on the interstate
Chattanooga, TN – According to the first responders, the wreck happened on I 75 south past the split. According to the statement, the vehicle flipped on its side with the driver trapped. Firefighters had to remove the roof to get him out. The victim was…
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s outdoor track and field team opens the season at the CAU Invitational in Atlanta
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, Chattanooga’s original schedule had cancellations as did Clark Atlanta’s so the Panthers opted to host an event. Mocs head coach, Andy Meyer, said: “We will be looking for our kids to improve upon their marks set during indoor season….
A Chattanooga soldier who was killed in the line of duty 15 years ago is being honored
Chattanooga, TN – His name is Sergeant John Sullivan and he died in 2006 while fighting in the Iraq War. Today, a North Carolina-based group called “Through Tragedy Comes Life” is making sure his sacrifice isn’t forgotten. This organization dedicated a parking spot in Sergeant Sullivan’s…
Tennessee officials are now allowing people to upload some identifying documents for pre-vetting before going to get their drivers licenses and other similar services
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services division says the new service will be available to those looking to apply for a REAL ID; first-time driver license and ID applicants; and new resident applicants. The…
CPD officer’s vehicle was in a crash while he was responding to a separate traffic crash
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, the officer was heading north on Highway 58 with his lights and sirens activated. As the officer got to a red light at the intersection of Hal Drive, a driver who had the green light was making…
CPD says a driver was killed as a result of a crash involving two other vehicles, one of them hauling a wooden utility pole
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, around 8:43 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on the 4800 block of Brainerd Road. A minivan and a Freightliner truck were heading east on the road. The truck was hauling a wooden utility pole with…