CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested
32-year-old Kenya White on 12 counts of Solicitation of a Minor by
Electronic Means, Solicitation of a Minor, and Kidnapping.
On February 16, 2023, Chattanooga Police responded to East Lake Academy.
After speaking with the reporting party, it was determined that CPD’s
Special Victims Unit (SVU) in conjunction with the Department of Childrens’
Services (DCS) conduct an investigation.
When a child is sexually exploited TN Statute 37-1-607 dictates a
team-coordinated response, including law enforcement, DCS, Children’s
Advocacy Center of Hamilton County, and the Hamilton County District
Attorney. These partners come together to support the victim through the
process. The investigation included obtaining digital forensic downloads of
device contents, and detailed review of the contents by multiple parties.
CPD worked with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office to
successfully indict on February 10, 2025.
CPD continues to actively investigate the potential existence of any
additional victims. If anyone has information or if they know of a child
who may have been a victim, please contact the Chattanooga Police
Department at 423-698-2525 or the Department of Children's Services at
877-237-0004.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. The charges and allegations referenced in this
release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. A
defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a
reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.