CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Rausch, made claims about the presence of a Venezuelan gang across all metropolitan areas in Tennessee. This he said, included Chattanooga. TBI director David Rausch says that the Tren de Aragua gang is active across the state. This gang originated in a Venezuelan…… MORE
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Hearing held on proposed water rate increase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing has been held Monday on a proposed water rate increase by the Tennessee-American Water Company. The hearing was held in Nashville by the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. While the company says rates on average would only rise by four percent, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly accused them of raising city resident’s…… MORE
TBI releases TN Most Wanted alert for a Chattanooga man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has made the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) Most Wanted list. LaJeffrey Sparks / TBI The TBI is searching for LaJeffrey Sparks. Sparks is wanted by the TBI and the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) for First Degree Murder. According to the TBI, Sparks is to be considered armed…… MORE
Decatur Fire Department responds to early morning structure fire
Decatur Structure Fire / Decatur Fire Department DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Decatur Fire Department (DFD) and Meigs County Emergency Services responded to an early morning structure fire. At approximately 2:00 a.m., November 18, 2024, crews were dispatched to the 300 block of E Memorial Drive. Upon arrival, crews found an active structure fire, and…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday – November 18, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: More clouds. Chances of showers into Tuesday morning. Lows: mid/high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20 MPH. Tuesday: Becoming Mostly Cloudy. Chances of showers into Tuesday morning. Showers/Thunderstorms into afternoon. Breezy. Warm. Highs: High: mid to high 50’s. Winds: S @…… MORE
Marion County man arrested on sexual exploitation of a minor
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man out of Marion County has been arrested and charged for sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) Internet Crimes Against Children’s unit along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and other organizations assisted with this case. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children…… MORE
Local law enforcement react to TBI Venezuelan Gang statement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — After the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) spoke about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua activity, local law enforcement are reacting to his statements. Hamilton County’s Sheriff, Austin Garrett, released a statement, saying: “Many of you have expressed concerns about recent information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)…… MORE
Dunlap man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Dunlap man has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s (TBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michael Houston Williford. According to the TBI, ICAC agents received a tip via the National Center for Missing and…… MORE
One suspect remains at large for Halloween fatal shooting in Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – Investigators have charged four people with the murder of a young man in Chickamauga on Halloween. Brayden Whaley First Responders were called to a home at 1694 Johnson Road for a cardiac arrest, but they found Dakota Bottomlee shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Within a week,…… MORE
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – While the holiday season is beginning to kick into gear, people everywhere are trying to get their shopping done early. Chattanoogans had the opportunity to beat the Black Friday rush by attending the 3rd annual Christmas Village Holiday Market. The market was held inside the Camp Jordan Arena this past weekend with…… MORE
