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

Natalia Clarke left home around 8:40 a.m. today wearing a black
long-sleeved pullover with diamond skulls on the sleeves along with black
and red sweatpants. Ms. Clarke's hair is dark burgundy in color and in an
afro style.

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

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a
death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600
block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon.

Budget features targeted One Chattanooga investments in infrastructure,
public safety, affordable housing, transit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested
28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and
robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22.

At approximately 1:19 a.m. on April 22, 2025, CPD officers responded to a
report of an active assault in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. Upon
arrival, officers located a 65-year-old male victim with life-threatening
injuries. Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the
victim to a local hospital.

Stephanie Cepak adds to mayor’s recent second term appointments, advancing
One Chattanooga Vision.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 5, 2025) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has
appointed Stephanie Cepak, an award-winning journalist and strategic
communications professional, to the role of press secretary.

Incident Number – 25-037554

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 Eastbound near the
Westside Drive exit.

On May 4, 2025, at 2:57 a.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
18100 block of Interstate 24 Eastbound.  When the officers arrived on the
scene, they found a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries inside a
vehicle.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  The
victim died at the scene.

TO: All interested parties, including federal, state, or local agencies, or private groups and individuals:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On April 30, 2025, at 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to shots fired in the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle.  While on the
scene, the officers were informed a person arrived at a local hospital with
a gunshot injury.  When the officers arrived at the hospital, they found a
50-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

May 2, 2025

Chattanooga, TN –  A team of five Chattanooga Police Department (CPD)
officers will embark on an approximately 800-mile cycling tour to honor law
enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and to support the
families they leave behind. The ride is part of the 2025 Law Enforcement
United (LEU) Road to Hope—a national memorial event that brings together
officers from across the country, making stops to honor the fallen along
the route.

*CLOSURES LISTED ARE IN ADDITION TO PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ARMED FORCES DAY
PARADE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 2ND

GRAN FONDO HINCAPIE – START/FINISH LINE SET-UP
<https://hincapie.com/pages/gran-fondo-chattanooga>

The following roads and intersections will be closed during the associated
dates/times for Gran Fondo Hincapie set-up of vendors and start/finish line:

Thursday, May 1st at 5 PM until Saturday, May 3rd at 6 PM: