Man shot and killed outside Chattanooga community center; 2 officers now on leave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — UPDATE:. Chattanooga Police have released more information about a deadly shooting involving two officers at a Chattanooga Community Center. They say a little after 11:30 a.m. officers were called to the John A. Patten Community Center on Kellys Ferry Road on a report of a fight between two people.
Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls
Angie Teems will host a series of four town hall-style meetings across Walker County over the next two months, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county government initiatives. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. at locations throughout the county, starting May 12...
SkyBoss HQ officially opens at Collegedale Municipal Airport
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in aviation is taking off in Collegedale following the grand opening of SkyBoss HQ at the Collegedale Municipal Airport. City leaders, aviation officials, and community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate the airport’s first major expansion in more than two decades. The project includes two newly constructed hangars totaling 20,000 square feet and is expected to support future growth...
New Taser Approved for Powell’s Crossroads Police
At a recent city meeting, the Board of Mayor & Aldermen of Powells Crossroads voted to approve the purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s police department. Police Chief Kenneth Seagraves brought the request before the board, recommending the Taser 10 model from Axon, a well-known police equipment manufacturer. The Taser 10 can hold up to 10 cartridges and has a range of...
Chattanooga Blood Assurance offers gift cards to boost platelet donations amid shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Blood Assurance is offering e-gift cards starting this weekend to encourage more people to donate blood as platelet needs become increasingly critical in the Chattanooga area. From Saturday, May 9th, through Friday, May 15th, Blood Assurance will offer a $25 e-gift card to donors who give...
Choices launches baby shower drive to support families in need
Chattanooga TN (WDEF) A Chattanooga nonprofit is calling on the community to help support local families by donating baby essentials to those in need. Choices is hosting a Community Baby Shower to restock its Baby Boutique, which provides free diapers, clothing, car seats, and other necessities to families enrolled in its parenting programs.
ERPD Arrests April 30-May 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 30-May 6. 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.
Trion High School Senior In ICE Custody Following Traffic Stop
A Trion High School senior who was expected to graduate in just a few weeks is now in ICE custody following a traffic stop in Walker County. Nineteen-year-old Elder Aguilar-Macario was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving without a license and failure to maintain lane. Following the arrest, he was transferred to Floyd County and later placed into the custody of...
Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004151 – 3300 Navajo Drive – Shots Fired – Police saturated the area of Navajo Drive and Alice Drive after a resident reported hearing a single gunshot south of Navajo. No obvious signs of nefarious activity were observed.
‘Massive hazard:’ Cleanup from crash at major Cleveland intersection to take hours: Police
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — If you're driving in downtown Cleveland on Thursday, you'll want to avoid a major intersection while crews clean up a crash that police say created a 'massive hazard.'. This is at the intersection of Keith Street and 25th Street. Posting on Facebook at about 9:30 a.m....

















