David Catchings’ latest mugshotA major crimes detective with the Chattanooga Police Department was booked in the Hamilton County Jail today and given a $5,000 bond by Judge Gary Starnes.
David Catchings, 34, was charged with domestic assault on New Year’s Eve, after allegedly striking his mother-in-law in the face.
Catchings is already under investigation and on paid administrative leave from the police department after he was arrested in September for allegedly driving under the influence.
Since alcohol is believed to be involved in all of Catchings’ offenses, Starnes said that if bond is made, Catchings is required to complete a Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service evaluation and wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet at all times.
Catchings is set to appear in court again Friday morning.