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A Hixson couple has been transported to the hospital after managing to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning. At 2:43 AM, Blue Shift companies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Sarasota Drive after 911 received panicked reports from the residents as they tried to get out. On the scene, Ladder 19 and Squad 19 found the single-story structure engulfed in flames. They learned that both occupants were outside, but they were both in need of medical assistance. The patients were rushed to the hospital by HCEMS with smoke inhalation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  –  The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is aware of recent reporting and public discussion regarding arrests and immigration status in Hamilton County. We want to clarify and correct CPD arrest practices and data clearly, directly, and factually.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a
non-fatal shooting that occurred on January 31, 2026 in the 1700 block of
Market Street.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office assisted Chattanooga Police with the
arrest of Adrien Cox (DOB: 11/11/2005). He is charged with Aggravated
Assault and is currently in custody at the Walker County Jail.

The Chattanooga Police Department appreciates the support and cooperation

The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has
arrested a suspect in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on January 18,
2026 in the 1900 block of Market Street.

The CPD Fugitive Unit along with the Smoky Mountain Task Force and U.S.
Marshals Service located and arrested Joseph Green (DOB: 06/09/2006). He is
charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm during the
Commission of a Felony, and Reckless Endangerment. Green is in custody at
the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

A frantic call to 911 alerted Chattanooga firefighters to a large house
fire in Lookout Valley Friday morning. Red Shift companies were dispatched
to the 300 block of Azalea Dale Drive at 4:48 AM on 2/6/26. All of the
occupants managed to safely escape the burning home. Engine 3 confirmed a
working residential structure fire on arrival and with the help of other
responding crews, they launched defensive operations due to heavy fire

CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURES

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The westbound right lane of E 3rd Street will be closed starting Thursday, February 5th, throughWednesday, March 4th, to repair a gas leak. Please use caution as Chattanooga Gas crews work within the area.

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Sale saves city taxpayers hundreds of thousands over average municipal rate, after rating agencies affirm Chattanooga’s management and outlook.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the homicide of Wallace Milam that occurred on
December 19, 2025 in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue.

The CPD Fugitive Unit along with the Smoky Mountain Task Force and U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Milik Woodley (DOB: 08/14/2003). He
is charged with Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Reckless Endangerment and in custody at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

*Incident Number ** –* 26-008700 / 26-007083

UPDATE: Located Deceased / Missing Person - Rickey Miller

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit located the body of a deceased male on February 2nd in the 7700 block of Brainerd Road. The individual was identified as 61-year-old Rickey Miller who had been reported missing from that area last week.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(February 2, 2026) The City of Chattanooga Community Development Department invites the media to the pilot launch for the East Lake Community Center Resource Hub. The City of Chattanooga will announce the initial phase of the East Lake Community Center as the first Community Resource Hub, marking a major investment in coordinated, neighborhood-based services for residents.