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East Ridge Police Chief to Retire

East Ridge, TN (From the East Ridge Police Department) – After a distinguished 38-year career in law enforcement, East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen announced that he is retiring.  Local officials, co-workers, and invited guests attended a special reception at…

Ringgold man found guilty on sexual charges

A Ringgold man has been convicted on multiple sexual criminal charges. 79-year-old Thurman Coleman was found guilty yesterday on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Child Molestation, Child Molestation and Incest. Authorities say Coleman engaged in a pattern of molesting…

When Should an SRO Arrest a Student?

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The summer of 2022 saw pressure nationwide to ensure that public schools are assigned School Resource Officers. Now, some SRO's are facing criticism over leaked footage of physical interactions with students in the Tennessee Valley. News 12…

Sylvania man arrested on sex crime charges

A DeKalb County, Alabama man has been arrested on a slew of sex crime related charges. 46-year-old Jerry McKee of Sylvania is facing 12 different charges. These include six counts of Sodomy, two counts of Child Abuse, and four counts…

UTC Enrolls Two Graduate Students from Ukraine

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many people rise out of difficult circumstances to pursue a college degree. You hear stories about people working two jobs to pay tuition, raising children in between classes, and…

Pedestrian killed Tuesday night in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian last night in Cleveland. They say the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Keith Street around 8:30 PM. The victim died from his injuries later at the…

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