Chattanooga Police Department Neighborhood Policing officers deliver 2,000 Christmas presents to East Lake Elementary students
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Neighborhood Policing officers had the privilege of joining Calvary Chapel earlier this week to deliver over 2,000 Christmas presents to students at East Lake Elementary. It was a heartwarming event that allowed officers to share in the holiday excitement…
Chattanooga Fire Department said goodbye to a beloved leader, mentor, and friend during a funeral service at St. Jude’s Catholic Church
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighters from Chattanooga and many other agencies filled the church to honor Captain George Turley, who passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024. “His infectious enthusiasm inspired us all, and I can’t think of anyone more dedicated than he was… His absence…
Chattanooga Police Department invites residents to join a ride-along with neighborhood policing officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is offering residents a chance to experience life on patrol by participating in a ride-along program with its Neighborhood Policing officers. This initiative provides an up-close view of law enforcement operations and the department’s efforts to ensure community safety….
26-year-old man arrested on first-degree murder charges following fatal shooting on Green Road which left teen dead
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 26-year-old Dejuan Rowland on December 17, 2024, in the 6900 block of Delbert Lane. Rowland was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for first-degree murder related to a homicide earlier this month. On December 1, 2024, at…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to early morning fire on Swan Road
Chattanooga, TN – Early Thursday morning, Chattanooga Fire Department crews responded to a fire initially reported as an apartment fire but later identified as two 30×60 block and wood outbuildings fully engulfed in flames. At 3:28 a.m. on December 19, 2024, Red Shift companies were dispatched…
Chattanooga Police Department attends 10th Anniversary summit of the Public Safety Partnership
Chattanooga, TN – Earlier this week, Sgt. Josh May, supervisor of the Chattanooga Police Department’s Gun Team, and Hannah Walling, director of the Victim Services Unit, represented the department at the 10th Anniversary Summit hosted by the Public Safety Partnership (PSP) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sgt. May…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift teams handled two fire incidents on Sunday
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Green Shift crews responded to two separate fires on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, addressing emergencies in both a residential duplex and an apartment complex. **Duplex fire on Elmendorf Street** Shortly after noon, firefighters were dispatched to the 2200 block…
CFD crews respond to car fire on Eastgate Loop, 1 person transported to the hospital by Hamilton County EMS
Chattanooga, TN – At 2:24 a.m. on December 15, 2024, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a car fire at 830 Eastgate Loop. Upon arrival, Ladder 13’s crew discovered a car fully engulfed in flames under the drive-thru awning of the EPB payment building. The fire…
Chattanooga Police Department academy class gains hands-on taser training
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Academy Class 2024-2 recently underwent comprehensive taser training to enhance their understanding of this critical non-lethal tool. Cadets received instruction on proper taser use, deployment techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring they are prepared for real-world situations. As part of…
Two taken into custody after 19-year-old woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries following shooting on Highway 58
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 4400 block of Highway 58. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of a shooting and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in…