Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department relieved one of its Neighborhood Policing Bureau sergeants of duty following his indictment by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on an aggravated assault charge.
According to the department, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., when officers responded to a reported aggravated assault near the intersection of Gunbarrel Road and Crane Road. The suspect was later identified as Worlie D. Johnson, a Chattanooga Police Sergeant.
After the initial response, the case was referred to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for an independent investigation. The sheriff’s office presented the case to the Hamilton County Grand Jury on October 7, resulting in the indictment.
On October 8, Johnson was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center, where he was booked on one count of aggravated assault. The Chattanooga Police Department also took possession of his city-issued equipment and patrol vehicle. He was relieved of all law enforcement duties and responsibilities at that time.
The department stated it would continue to cooperate fully with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and any subsequent judicial proceedings.