East Ridge 16-year-old accidentally shot self, injuries not life-threatening
A 16-year-old accidentally shot himself at an East Ridge home Thursday, causing non-life-threatening injuries, police said Friday.
Animal tranquilizer drug xylazine becoming more common in Chattanooga area, police say
The sedative drug xylazine, mainly used as an animal tranquilizer, is showing up more in overdose cases in the Chattanooga area and nationwide, police said Thursday.
Collegedale computer systems hacked, data restored
Data from the city of Collegedale was leaked this week after the city's computer systems were hacked, a spokesperson said.
Chattanooga police hope driving simulator reduces costs, crashes
Chattanooga police are hoping a new driving simulator unit, to be used for training, will help lower maintenance costs for patrol cars and reduce the number of accidents involving officers.
Hamilton County groups to receive $1 million towards rental assistance
Two Hamilton County groups will soon receive a combined $1 million to help renters with missed payments, moving and court costs in an effort to prevent evictions.
Chattanooga bank robbery suspect may have been killed in another state
Chattanooga police are working to link the suspect in a March 20 armed robbery at a downtown bank to a man who was killed after robbing a bank in another state, police said.
Demand for sexual assault services is at record high in Chattanooga area
The demand for sexual assault response services in the Chattanooga area is at a record high, according to service providers and elected officials.
Q&A: Chattanooga Police Capt. Heather Williams on new Special Ops role
After more than 20 years with the Chattanooga Police Department, Capt. Heather Williams is taking the reins of the department's Special Operations Bureau.
East Hamilton Middle students graduate county’s first DARE program in nearly 20 years
Nearly 80 students at East Hamilton Middle School have graduated from the county's first DARE program in almost 20 years.
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Six pedestrians, cyclists fatally struck in Chattanooga so far this year
Six people have died after being hit by cars while walking or cycling in Chattanooga so far this year, according to police statistics.
