JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A man was arrested in Jackson County after authorities uncovered drugs during a traffic stop. The stop occurred on August 5, 2025, on Steam Plant Road. A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy conducted a search of the driver’s car and person. JCSO says the deputy found five ounces of methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia….
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — 32 dogs were rescued from a home in Catoosa County after investigators found signs of animal cruelty. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Law Enforcement Division and Catoosa County officials led the investigation. They first visited the property on August 1, 2025 and found around 20 dogs living outside in filthy conditions. Upon further investigation,…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, Detectives and Deputies of the Polk County Sheriff’s went to 129 Amber Way Old Fort, TN 37362 in attempt to locate Kevin Wade O’Neal. According to the Polk County Police, O’Neal had active warrants for his arrest for threatening to kill public officials and law enforcement personnel in Polk County. Upon arrival, Detectives…
UPDATE: The TBI released an update on social media, stating the 2016 white Audi A3 was found abandoned in Jackson, Tennessee. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The TBI is investigating a chain of events that started Tuesday afternoon involving a quadruple homicide and an abandoned baby. On July 29, 2025, around 3:11 p.m., deputies with the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office…
Beverage brand High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer packs due to some cans being mislabeled as non-alcoholic energy drinks, creating the potential for unintended alcohol consumption. In an announcement posted Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the two lots of the High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs contain cans mislabeled as “CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local organizations are pitching the idea to add a multi-use greenway system to the side of I-24. The Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT), Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors (CPO), Outdoor Chattanooga, and Lookout Valley Greenway Alliance are all advocating for the expansion. This would be apart of the potential I-24 expansion projects. According to CPO, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early this morning, 911 received reports of a burning residence, on the 4100 block of forest acres. According to the CPD, when arriving on scene, they found it was a vacant Chattanooga home. Crews found heavy fire on arrival and firefighters worked skillfully to combat the flames. The fire was out by 4:11. No injuries have…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — Two people were arrested in Scottsboro after a call for service uncovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 4:37 a.m., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) responded to a call for an unresponsive individual in the 1600 block of South Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Matthew Johnston unresponsive. SPD…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in McMinn County after a string of alleged vehicle and property thefts. In the early afternoon hours of Monday, July 21, 2025, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) asked the public for help in locating the suspect, Dustin Cody Miller. MCSO said he was last seen near the Decatur/McMinn County…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, deputies responded to the 6800 block of Highway 58 near Wolftever Bridge for the report of a vehicle crash with entrapment. According to law enforcement, when arriving on scene, deputies located a vehicle in the water that had left the roadway. Four deputies immediately entered the water in an attempt to extricate the…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) uncovered, what they’re calling, one of the largest drug busts in Whitfield County history. On July 15, 2025, detectives with WCSO’s Narcotics division conducted an undercover drug operation following a month-long investigation. As a result, WSCO said they seized the following: 201 grams of Fentanyl 3,060 grams of Marijuana…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Catoosa County couple has been arrested and is being charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty. On Monday, July 14, 2025, a concerned citizen contacted Catoosa County officers about several cats in poor condition outside a residence on Saunders Road. Upon arrival, officers found several the cats in what they described as “deplorable”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A house fire in East Lake was quickly extinguished by Chattanooga firefighters Tuesday. At 2:51 p.m., July 15, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the 1900 block of East 25th Street Place. Firefighters were able to see smoke on their way to the scene. Upon arrival, CFD found the front of…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) — Fire crews responded Monday to a working fire at the Dollar General located at 4525 Cleveland Highway. Crews were able to bring the fire under control after confirming the primary search of the building was clear. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area if possible while emergency personnel remain on site. According to Whitfield…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Moon Beam! Moon Beam is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old pup. The Humane Educational Society (HES) says she’s got soulful eyes that are full of love and loyalty. Moon Beam does great with other dogs. She loves to play but also knows how to relax. Moon Beam is smart and eager to please….
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person is dead following an early morning house fire Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Haletown. Haletown Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the 2000 block of Highway 134 just before 12:50 a.m. for a structure fire with reports of entrapment. While en route, mutual aid was requested from Sequatchie Fire, Jasper Fire, and Jasper…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Two people were arrested in Trenton, Georgia on charges of cruelty to animals. The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued warrants for 44-year-old Nathaniel Levon Curington, and 45-year-old Aimee Renee Curington. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Trenton Police Department (TPD) served the warrants at their residence. DCSO says both Nathaniel and Aimee are…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Walker County couple accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty has now been arrested. Ronald Jackson and his wife Melissa Jackson were taken into custody on July 1 by the Morven Police Department. Walker County said the couple was located about 18 miles from the Florida state line. They were transported back to Walker…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — Three people have been arrested after authorities uncovered over 100 grams in methamphetamine during a traffic stop. On July 5, 2025, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) conducted a traffic stop in the 10700 block of Veterans Drive. SPD said during the stop, officers located 101 grams of methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia inside the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A driver has been indicted for a fatal wreck that happened six months ago. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, December 13, 2024 on Highway 153, two weeks before Christmas. An Isuzu box truck rear ended another truck carrying concrete blocks. Two people in the Isuzu had to be extricated and transported…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Prince Edgar! Prince Edgar is a four and a half year old Husky mix who weighs about 55 pounds. His foster parent says he’s very energetic with zero aggression. He loves to play, chase, wrestle, and fetch with his foster parent’s larger dog. Prince Edgar is good on a leash, though he can…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – A family on the Fourth of July escapes a house fire without injuries Friday night. At 11:55pm, a homeowner called 911 reporting a garage fire located at 7307 Friendship Lane. Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on the scene confirming a residential fire. Firefighters quickly established water supply and conducted an aggressive attack to…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Red Bank police officer made an unexpected discovery last weekend while returning from the jail. Around 4 a.m., he spotted a small animal on the median of the Highway 153 bridge. At first glance, he thought it was a baby opossum, but after turning around to further investigate, he discovered it to be a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Cleveland. On Sunday June 29, 2025, at 11:23 p.m., a Cleveland police officer attempted to serve a warrant on a woman at a gas station in the 4100 block of APD 40. The woman, later identified as Samantha Burd, was a passenger…