Michael Triplett SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On April 17, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, during…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people have been arrested after local authorities seized a significant quantities of drugs, vehicles, firearms, and cash. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics & Special Investigations Division and the FBI conducted a search warrant at a home near the 400 block of Booth Road on April 16, 2025.…… MORE
Christopher Blake Stansell LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A man has been sentenced after after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a violent incident on Memorial Day 2023. Christopher Blake Stansell pleaded guilty to four counts of Aggravated Assault, Home Invasion 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, and two counts of Cruelty to Children 1st Degree.…… MORE
MGN UPDATE (4/17/2025): The suspect involved in a vehicle pursuit in Whitfield County early Thursday morning is believed to have also shot at officers at the Bucee’s in Calhoun. Officers with the Calhoun Police Department (CPD) responded to 601 Union Grove on a domestic call. Upon arrival, a male suspect shot at an officer.…… MORE
Partnership’s Rape Crisis Center Manger Amy Carlton joins News 12’s Lillian Yi to talk about the resources and support for survivors offered by Partnership during April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Partnership for Families, Children and Adults reminds the community of the resources and support…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga School of the Arts and Science rock climbing team won the District Championship title and secured two of the top three spots in individual competition. The team proved their strength, determination, and dedication to clinch the district title. CSAS athletes captures the 1st, 3rd, and 4th place by Ryan Wilson,…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local business in Cleveland is worried about President Trump’s Tariffs. Scale trains is a local model train company based in Cleveland Tennessee. They are worried that the Tariffs on China could financially cripple their company. Their current prices on their trains vary, but mainly run around $300. They worry their…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: P. Cloudy, chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Dry. Cool. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Mostly Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Potty -training, it’s a task given to all parents. Tonight, we are learning about a product to help young children transition to the bathroom during training. The product is called Flappy-Nappies. Cloth diapers, if you will, that attach to a separate waist belt. The invention is made right here in Chattanooga. It’s…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day two of the Darryl Roberts murder trial, was a rather short one. Roberts is charged with first degree murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright in front of Patten Towers. Wednesday morning’s proceedings only lasted a little more than half an hour. This was because the prosecution called…… MORE
