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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –The Chattanooga Police Department arrested
41-year-old Anthony Newsom in relation to a shooting that occurred in the
800 block of Sylvan Drive on April 21.

On April 21, 2025, at 4:24 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
800 block of Sylvan Drive.  When the officers arrived at the scene, they
located a 64-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries.  The officers
learned the suspect also shot the victim's dog during the incident.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) today
announced appointments to its executive leadership team, marking a
significant step in Chief John Chambers’ vision to strengthen the
department’s internal leadership, enhance public safety operations, and
continue its commitment to community-oriented policing. Chief Chambers has
chosen five proven leaders who have extensive experience in policing and
public service.

Chief Chambers has appointed the following leaders to the CPD Executive
Command Staff:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the
public's assistance in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for
First Degree Murder of a 42-year-old man.

On October 5, 2024 at 12:38 a.m., police responded to a Person Shot call in
the 4100 block of Fagan St. Once on scene, officers conducted life saving
measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The
victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred Monday
afternoon on Towerway Drive.

On April 7, 2025, at 6:21 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
3000 block of Towerway Drive.  When the officers arrived at the scene, they
found a 44-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries and a
51-year-old man with life-threatening injuries from being hit with a
vehicle.

April 8, 2025

Found Safe - Missing Endangered Person - Alexas Pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –  Alexas Pump was found safe.

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April 6, 2025

Missing Endangered Person - Alexas Pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* Chattanooga Police Department's Missing Persons
Unit is requesting assistance with locating a missing endangered person,
18-year-old Alexas Pump.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On April 4, 2025, at 2:30 a.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a person shot call in the 1800 block of Broad Street.  Upon
arrival, the officers found a 26-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.

CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation and the Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga Police Department's Missing Persons
Unit is requesting assistance with locating a missing endangered person,
18-year-old Alexas Pump.

Alexas Pump left home around 12:40 p.m. today wearing a
red hoodie, blue/gray pants, and pink shoes.  Ms. Pump may not have the
ability to return home without assistance.

If anyone has information about her whereabouts or locates her, please call
the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On April 1, 2025, at 8:38 p.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a pedestrian struck in the 2200 block of East 17th Street.
Upon arrival, the officers found a 60-year-old man with life-threatening
injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  EMS
transported him to a local hospital where he died.

CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the investigation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Representatives from the Chattanooga Police
Department (CPD) and the City's Office of Community Safety & Gun Violence
Prevention were invited to present at the National Case Closed Project
(NCCP) Convening in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this week. The Bureau
of Justice Assistance (BJA) along with RTI International extended the
invitation in recognition of Chattanooga's multifaceted approach to solving
violent crimes, which has a clearance rate 18% higher than the national
average.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
18-year-old Gloire Mutabwa and a 17-year-old male in relation to a shooting
that occurred on January 13 in the 1800 block of Foust Street.

On January 13, 2025, at 3:56 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person
shot call in the 1800 block of Foust Street.  When the officers arrived at
the scene, they found a 32-year-old woman with non-life-threatening
injuries.