Suspects sought in beating
A man was beaten and robbed Sunday night on Ivy Street in Chattanooga, according to police.
The victim told police he was walking on Ivy on his way to a friend’s car when a white 1980s model vehicle pulled up and four men got out.
One of the men told the victim to hand over his belongings, police said. The victim was struck, knocked to the ground and kicked.
The victim told police he retrieved most of his belongings after they were thrown to the ground where he was assaulted. A friend took the victim to Erlanger hospital.
Brainerd High burglary probed
Chattanooga police are investigating a burglary at Brainerd High School.
According to a complaint filed by school resource officer Marty Ray, school officials discovered Monday morning that three windows had been broken and several items were missing.
Taken were a 39-inch television, three Dell computers, a laptop and a DVD player. The stolen items had an approximate value of $4,550.
Man charged in rape of minor
A 19-year-old man was arrested by Bradley County, Tenn., authorities early Tuesday on outstanding warrants of statutory rape and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The charges against suspect Brandon Michael Callahan stem from an investigation into a report that Callahan had sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl in October, said Bradley County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Bob Gault.
Callahan, who is free on bond, also is charged with two counts of failure to appear in court, Gault said.