HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recovered a stolen vehicle in Middle Valley while also arresting a wanted suspect. HCSO received a hit from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in regards to a stolen 2009 Ford Escape out of Dunlap, Tennessee. The vehicle was located in the Middle Valley…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TENN. (WDEF)- Christmas can be considered as the season of giving, but to some experts it can also be the season of stealing. Scam experts are urging folks to be on alert for porch pirates this holiday season. “We are seeing so many people that are willing, especially during the holidays, to go on someone’s…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After 2 years of Chat G-P-T, many industries, including the legal industry, are continuing to take full advantage of AI services. In an increasingly digital world, legal professionals are turning to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to save time, improve accuracy, and make legal resources more accessible. Everlaw AI assists lawyers and…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has identified and is searching for the suspect in the Green Road homicide. CPD stated that the suspect, Dejuan Rowland, is wanted for First Degree Murder. Dejuan Rowland This homicide occurred at 12:05 p.m., December 1, 2024. CPD responded to the 6600 block of Green Road,…… MORE
UPDATE (12/18/2024): The suspect connected to the Green Road homicide has been arrested. Dejuan Rowland Chattanooga Police (CPD) located Dejuan Rowland in the 6900 block of Delbert Lane, December 17, 2024. He was arrested for his outstanding warrants for First Degree Murder. CPD’s homicide investigation revealed that Rowland was at the residence when the incident…… MORE
Brandon Lee Croft DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A Dekalb County man has been indicted on manslaughter charges after an overdose death. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and Rainsville Police Department conducted a year and half long investigation into identifying the suspect. At the conclusion of the investigation, Brandon Lee Croft was indicted by…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — NOVONIX announced a manufacturing expansion in Hamilton County yesterday. After a breakthrough at the Chattanooga facility last year that led to a first-of its-kind furnace technology that helps produce synthetic graphite, NOVONIX wants to expand its Chattanooga operations. According to Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, this project represented an approximate…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced Tuesday the termination of deputy Johnathan Allen, arrested earlier this month on child porn charges. Johnathan Allen Under Civil Service Guidelines, Allen was entitled to due process and a pre-disciplinary hearing, which the Sheriff was required to follow. According to HCSO, this includes…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Councilwoman Carol Berz passed away last Wednesday at the age of 63 according to the city due to natural causes. She had served on the city council for District 6 for the past 15 years. She had announced she was running for re-election this March. However, with her passing, her seat is…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga has reached a milestone in its quest to become a National Park City. The city collaborated with creative firm Little Things Lab to create the “Journeybook” which is a portfolio making the city’s case for the designation. The Journeybook showcases the history, attractions, and goals that the city…… MORE
