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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place
across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of
Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and
the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) urge drivers to remember that
drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA and CPD
in sharing this message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department honored its
officers, professional staff, and community partners at the department's
Annual Awards Ceremony held on March 6, 2025. The ceremony celebrated
individuals whose extraordinary skill, professionalism, leadership, and
actions saved lives and improved community safety during the 2024 calendar
year.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  –The Chattanooga Police Department arrested
35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a person was shot in the 3900 block of
Manor Road. Hart is charged with Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless
Endangerment, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

On February 28, 2025, at 8:44 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a
person shot call in the 3900 block of Manor Road. When the officers arrived
at the scene, they found a 27-year-old man with non-life-threatening
injuries.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a two vehicle crash in the 6400 block of Hixson Pike. Upon
arrival, officers found one person with life-threatening injuries, who
later died as a result.

CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the crash investigation. The
preliminary investigation shows Vehicle #1 (Nissan 370) was traveling north
on Hixson Pike when it crossed over into oncoming traffic, striking the
front of Vehicle #2 (BMW X5).

March 3, 2025

Chattanooga, TN –  The Chattanooga Police Department will host its annual
Law Enforcement Awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding contributions
of officers, professional staff, and community partners who distinguished
themselves in 2024.WHO: Chattanooga Police Department

WHAT: CPD Annual Awards Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN
37421

Shooting - 500 Block of Dodson Avenue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a person shot call in the 500 block of Dodson Avenue.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a 43-year-old man with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  EMS
transported the man to a local hospital.

February 26, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is proud to
share its 2024 Annual Report, filled with detailed data and achievements
from the past year. The report highlights officer professionalism, key
improvements in crime reduction, and innovative approaches to law
enforcement and community safety.

Officer Professionalism and Use of Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2025

CPD Makes Arrest in Daycare Facility Incident

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested
30-year-old Tonya Liveley in relation to the daycare facility child abuse
investigation.

The Special Victims Unit Investigator presented the facts of the incident
to the Hamilton County Grand Jury. The Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted
Tonya Lively for one count of Felony Child Abuse.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a
17-year-old male in relation to the shooting in the 2000 block of McCallie
Avenue.

During the preliminary investigation, the Homicide Investigator discovered
that the victim was the intended target of the shooting. The Investigator
was able to identify the juvenile as the shooter and obtain juvenile
attachments charging him with Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless
Endangerment, and Tampering with Evidence. He was arrested and transported
to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

Incident Number – 25-013606

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On February 17, 2025, at 12:23 p.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 700 block of Ashland
Terrace. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a three-vehicle
crash involving a 2015 Jeep Rubicon, 2021 Nissan Armada, and 2013 Honda
Civic. The officers also found the driver of the Nissan, a 39-year-old man,
deceased. The drivers of the two other vehicles were taken to a local
hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.