Law and Order August 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-008971 – 3500 BLK Claremont Avenue – Suspicious Activity – The caller requested extra patrol around her residence after receiving unwanted romantic text messages from her lawn care worker. She was instructed to cease communications with the...
Ribbon Cut on Special Kids Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is celebrating a major step forward for families of children with special needs. Special Kids, a nonprofit founded 27 years ago in Murfreesboro, has officially opened its first pediatric therapy clinic in the city. For families in Hamilton County, access to therapy has long...
Chattanooga man facing charges after throwing beer at woman, ‘stomping’ her dog Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Chattanooga man is facing charges after throwing a beer at a woman and 'stomping' her dog Monday, according to an arrest report. The report says the victim was walking along Martin Lither King with a shopping cart and her 2 dogs when she came across the suspect, Allen Murray.
Convicted felon arrested for shooting man in Hamilton County Tuesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday for shooting another man during an argument, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Around 2:00 a.m., HCSO says deputies responded to the 1900 block of Lakewood Avenue for reports of a person shot. Once on scene, deputies encountered...
Video of deputies shooting at ‘aggressive dogs’ in Dalton released: No ‘misconduct’ found
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage of deputies shooting 2 'aggressive dogs' they say tried to charge at them. Warning: Some may find the video in this story hard to watch. One of the dogs died from a gunshot wound. But...
TBI: 14 people arrested for human trafficking in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday the arrest of 14 people involved in a human trafficking ring in Hamilton County. On Aug. 19, the TBI Human Trafficking unit conducted an undercover joint operation with several agencies, aimed at addressing human trafficking in the...
Multi-Vehicle Wreck Temporarily Shuts Down I-59 Southbound in Dade County
DADE COUNTY, Ga. – A multi-vehicle crash late Monday night temporarily closed Interstate 59 southbound in Dade County. According to Trenton-Dade County Fire, the wreck involved multiple vehicles and resulted in injuries. Authorities have not yet released how many people were hurt or the severity of the injuries....
Scenic City Women’s Network: Honoring lives at the Day of Remembrance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — James sat down with Sally from the Scenic City Women’s Network to discuss a powerful upcoming event — the Day of Remembrance, taking place on September 11th. This annual gathering is more than just a ceremony — it's a time for reflection, community, and...
Mayor Tim Kelly to host swearing-in ceremony for new Chattanooga Fire Chief
Chattanooga, TN – The Office of Mayor Tim Kelly will host a formal swearing-in ceremony for the Chattanooga Fire Department’s new chief, Terry Knowles. The event will celebrate the official transition of leadership within the department and honor Chief Knowles’ decades of service and dedication to protecting the...
Chattanooga Nonprofit Building Affordable Modular Homes for Working Families
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Owning a home is becoming harder for many working families, but Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) is working to change that. CNE Homes, a subsidiary of the nonprofit, is developing affordable, move-in-ready modular houses designed for families earning around $85,000 a year. The goal,...