Chattanooga TN

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 5-11. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Tucked away in southeast Tennessee is an unassuming town that's a gateway to one of the world's most famed whitewater destinations. Located between Chattanooga and Pigeon Forge, Benton has been the jumping-off point for world-class whitewater rafting since the 1970s. Winding its way alongside the town is the 93-mile Oc

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — Authorities used pepper spray and beanbag rounds after multiple attempted PIT maneuvers to stop a driver who engaged several law enforcement agencies in a high-speed chase from Chattanooga to Fort Oglethorpe on Friday, according to arrest reports. Those reports say the driver, Van William Atkins,

A pedestrian died after a Saturday night crash on Lee Highway, according to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD). This happened just after 11 p.m. on July 11th, and CPD's Traffic Unit responded to the 6200 block of Lee Highway -- that is near the intersection of Vance Road. The victim...

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – A police pursuit that began in Hamilton County ended Friday evening on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe after deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing vehicle. News 12 was on the scene near Five Below and Kobe Hibachi, where officers had surrounded...

Tennessee knows how to do comfort food right, and hot dogs are no exception. From classic franks topped with chili and slaw to wild gourmet creations piled high with unexpected flavors, the Volunteer State has earned its spot on the hot dog hall of fame. Whether you’re road-tripping through the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -A driver escaped with minor injuries after a vehicle went over an embankment on Cummings Highway Saturday afternoon. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. on July 11 in the 1900 block of Cummings Highway. According to officials, a passerby leaving Ruby Falls witnessed the crash and...

A Saturday afternoon wreck led to one driver sliding off of a cliff, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Just before 4 p.m., a passerby leaving Ruby Falls saw the car slide off into the foliage around the 1900-2099 block of Cummings Highway. Firefighters helped the driver up the embankment...

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a growing text message scam targeting drivers by claiming they owe unpaid toll fees. As part of its “Fraud Friday” public awareness campaign, the sheriff’s office says scammers are sending fraudulent text messages pretending to be from Georg

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — We're hearing from a mother in Hamilton County as authorities continue to investigate her daughter's disappearance and death. Authorities say Donte Taylor dragged Elysia Kinsella's body from a motel room into the parking lot, then accidentally ran her over. He has since been charged with abuse