Local man dies of wreck injuries
Don Lindsay died after his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole at 1000 Old Dallas Road about 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to Chattanooga police.
Lindsay, 61, the only occupant of the vehicle, was taken to Erlanger hospital by Hamilton County EMS where he died, police said.
Gangsgiving results are in
The Chattanooga police late Wednesday reported numbers related to its preholiday roundup targeting known gang members.
“Operation Gangsgiving” resulted in dozens of arrests, including 20 gang members, according to a news release.
“Although today’s operation was geared toward addressing a specific issue, it will not be the last of its kind,” police spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary said in the news release. “Law enforcement officers are taking an aggressive stand against the violence that seems to surround is particular criminal element.”
Here are the department-provided statistics on the operation as of late Wednesday:
* Total people arrested: 36 (includes gang members)
* Total charges: 76 (including warrants served)
* Warrants served: 49
* Guns seized: 5
* Drugs seized: 38 grams of marijuana and 2 grams of crack cocaine.