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Fugitive goes to great lengths to avoid arrest

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fugitive Division arrested two suspects on outstanding warrants on Friday. They went to the Waterford Apartments on Shallowford Road around 2:45 PM looking for the pair. But the arrests came with some drama. Officers…

Unemployment rate in Dalton falls to lowest in 11 years

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Throughout the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia, the economy seems to be on the rebound. Chattanooga's unemployment last month was the lowest in 18 months, while the jobless rate in…

Mexi-Wing II manager indicted on tax evasion charges

ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee charges an Athens restaurant operator with tax evasion. Jesus Sanchez was indicted and arrested on Friday. He co-owns and manages Mexi-Wing II. The charges are theft over $10,00 and avoiding sales tax. Prosecutors accuse him…

Janet Hinds trial goes to the jury

UPDATE: The jury will continue their deliberations on Friday. _________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - During the fourth day of the Janet Hinds trial, the state rested and the defense began to call their…

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