CPD is warning the public to lock up their guns, hide them, and hold them
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police report, from the beginning of this year until March 31st: 94 firearms were reported stolen from vehicles here in Chattanooga. Unfortunately, 53 of those firearms were stolen from unlocked vehicles. CPD is warning residents here in Chattanooga to…
Chattanooga City Council meetings turned back into in person
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga City Council has taken place virtually for almost the past year. Since April 7th of 2020, the Chattanooga City Council meetings have been virtual. But now, the Chattanooga City Council meetings are back into in person. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Crews responding to a Chattanooga house fire were unable to save a family pet they found in the home
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this unfortunate incident occurred around 1 p.m. on the 800 block of Line Street. Chattanooga firefighters began an aggressive interior attack of the blazing structure. But, unfortunately, the fire had spread to about half of the home. Crews searched…
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…