Former Red Bank police officer indicted on DUI charges involving patrol vehicle
RED BANK, Tenn. — A former Red Bank police officer faces criminal charges after a Hamilton County grand jury indicted him on charges that he drove his patrol vehicle while drunk. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says a grand jury indicted former officer Brantley Young on charges of driving...
12 lbs. of meth, two kilos of cocaine seized following two local investigations
Two separate Chattanooga Police Department narcotics investigations concluded this week with the arrest of three men on multiple drug and weapons charges and the seizure of a substantial amount of illegal drugs and firearms, according to CPD. The say the first involved a long-term CPD narcotics unit investigation invol
Tips lead to arrest after dogs found in small cages outside Dalton Walmart
DALTON, Ga. — A flood of tips from the community helped authorities rescue several dogs found in small cages outside a Dalton Walmart and led to one man's arrest. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office says deputies and Dalton police launched an investigation after a Facebook post showing the dogs outside the Walmart on
Homeowners on fixed incomes say they can’t afford Bradley County’s property tax increase
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Several residents in Bradley County are sharing their opposition to a property tax increase that county commissioners recently approved in their fiscal budget vote. Officials say the funding will be used to give first responders pay raises. But several homeowners say this increase is not...
$500K bourbon shipment stolen in alleged carrier impersonation scheme
A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at about $500,000 was stolen from a Philadelphia-area warehouse after suspects allegedly posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight, according to company officials. The theft occurred June 5 at a warehouse operated by American Supply
Chattanooga mother, 2 children displaced for a second time after tree crashes into home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The damage from this week’s severe weather is still being felt across Chattanooga, leaving one mother and her two children facing another major setback. A house on South Howell Avenue was left heavily damaged after strong winds and severe weather caused a tree to collapse...
Man who struck East Ridge Officer ‘Smiley’ just had his prison sentence doubled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The man who seriously injured an East Ridge Police Officer during a high-speed chase just had the time he'll spend behind bars doubled -- to 20 years. The latest sentence for Ta'Bious Tezmon Wheat came this week in Hamilton County, where he pleaded guilty and got a 10-year prison sentence.
Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative Grows Pre-Apprenticeship by 80%
Nearly 80 professionals applied for 18 spots in the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative’s pre-apprenticeship, reflecting interest in quantum technology training and prompting an expansion of the initial 10-person pilot program. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between emerging quantum technologies and practical busi
Law and Order June 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004507- 5400 BLK Dupont Street- Stolen Vehicle recovery – Police recovered a stolen white Buick on Dupont Street. The vehicle was removed from NCIC and towed to ERPD impound for CID processing. Canvass revealed no suspect information; residen
Georgia DOT Suspends Interstate Lane Closures for July 4 Holiday Travel Period
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for a busy Independence Day travel weekend by suspending most interstate lane closures across the state to help improve traffic flow and enhance safety for motorists. The suspension will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 3, and continue through 6...
