Should Police Post Suspect Photos?
The reason a majority of law enforcement agencies utilize Facebook and other social media platforms is because of its effectiveness.
Computer failure crashes Tennessee driver's license services on Monday
UPDATE: The state reports that the problem was resolved this afternoon and applications were going through in the central time zone before closing. They expect things to be back to normal when they open on Tuesday. ________ NASHVILLE (WDEF) -…
Shopper injured when SUV crashes into Five Below
The pedestrian saw it coming and dove out of the way.
Sheriff: Twin sisters wanted in frying pan attack, robbery
Deputies say the 19-year-old twins are considered armed and dangerous
Bryant man charged with child sex offenses
They enlisted the help of an internet task force in South Carolina.
Newlywed, beloved teacher dies searching for hiker in California
A San Bernardino Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue team member has died while searching for a missing hiker on Mount Baldy, CBS Los Angeles reported. Tim Staples, 32, was a nine-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. "Our…
Fla. man threatened in videos to burn blacks and soldiers, feds say
A South Florida man is facing federal charges for allegedly sending threatening messages online, reports CBS Miami. Investigators say 34-year-old Mostafa Hussaini posted a dozen videos saying he wanted to "burn" black people and kill people from different religions and…
Police search for missing Texas mother and her newborn girl
Police in Austin are searching for a mother and her infant who went missing four days ago, CBS DFW reports. Police say Heidi Broussard, 33, was dropping off a child at Cowan Elementary School Thursday morning with her 2-week-old child,…
Thousands of Ohio absentee applications denied
Columbus, Ohio — Thousands of Ohio voters were held up or stymied in their efforts to get absentee ballots for last year's general election because of missing or mismatched signatures on their ballot applications, an Associated Press review has found.…
Two young children vanish from their front yard
A frantic search is on for two young children who were reported missing Sunday, reports CBS Jacksonville, Florida affiliate WJAX-TV. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said family members were inside a house while the two were playing in their front yard.…
Video shows officer slamming middle schooler to ground, twice
Henderson, North Carolina — Surveillance video from a North Carolina middle school shows a school resource officer walking a student down a hallway then suddenly stopping, slamming him to the ground twice, then dragging him, reports CBS Raleigh affiliate WNCN-TV.…
China urges U.S. to "correct its mistake" in expelling diplomats
Beijing — China on Monday called the expulsion of diplomats from the U.S. a "mistake," following reports that Washington quietly expelled two embassy officials in September after they drove onto a sensitive military base in Virginia. The incident is the latest…
TECH BYTE: Top Tech Gifts for Your Holiday Wish List
Let's take a look at some of the top tech gifts that should be on your shopping list this year.
Schumer sends letter to set framework for impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday that details the witnesses and timeline Senate Democrats would like to see in an impeachment trial in January. The House of Representatives is expected to…
Woman Found Shot On Morgan Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Update: The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Lisa Johnson. CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A woman was found shot Saturday. According to CPD, they received a report of an unconscious woman in the 2900 block of Morgan Avenue.…
Wreaths Across Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The 14th annual "Wreaths Across Chattanooga" wreath laying was today. Volunteers from all over come out to pay their respects and lay wreaths on 30 percent of the graves. 14,000 wreaths and 2,000 volunteers made today a…
Passerby Notices Small Fire On Dodds Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A passerby alerted officials about a house fire at 2800 Dodds Avenue today. The Chattanooga Fire Department found a small fire in a bedroom when they arrived on scene. Firefighters searched the house twice to ensure no…
Body found of 6-year-old girl swept away in floodwaters
The body of a 6-year-old girl who has been missing since a car carrying nine members of her family was swept away in floodwaters on November 29 near near Tonto Basin, Arizona, has been found. The Gila County Sheriff's Office…
Battle of the Bells raises over $7643 but you can still give
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Family members upset about how Erlanger informed them of woman's death
A family says they are upset about how Erlanger informed them about their loved one's death.
Two Dogs Shot in Hixson, McKamey Animal Center Offering Reward for Information
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - McKamey Animal Center is asking for your help in an animal cruelty investigation that happened this week. The reward continues to grow for any information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for shooting…
Georgia moving forward with mass voter purge Monday
Voter purges in Georgia became a hot-button issue during last year’s race for governor
Johnny Majors' grand-niece stabbed to death in New York
Tessa Majors was a freshman at Barnard College in Manhattan.
Armed robbery suspect charged in $9,000 holdup
The victim had just withdrawn the cash to buy a car.