RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A jury convicted a former teacher in Dayton of only one of five sexual abuse charges. Michael Arnold was accused of raping a child and sexual battery. But the jury only convicted him of misdemeanor assault for offensive touching. Prosecutors say that even though Brock was a math teacher at…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) recovered $12,000 worth of fentanyl during a recent drug bust. On June 4, 2025, HCSO narcotics detectives and SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a 4634 Ruby Red Drive. The following items were located and recovered from the residence: 104 Grams (0.2…… MORE
BOAZ, Al. (WDEF) — A teacher in Boaz, Alabama has been arrested for sexual assault involving a student. On June 5, 2025, the Boaz Police Department (BPD) was notified of a sexual assault incident. BPD immediately launched an investigation into the incident. During the investigation, a 14-year-old female student identified the suspect as William Brock.…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged in the murder of his ex-wife was back in court. Craig Liner is facing a capital murder charge in the January murder of Karen Liner, a Cleveland realtor. Video footage shown in court showed the shooting occurred in the driveway of Karen’s home on Arthur Lane. While…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A discussion was held this week on the future on how to better position Chattanooga competitively in the tourism industry. It was held during a hearing on Hamilton County’s general government budget. In this year’s budget, the county is slated to give the Chattanooga Tourism Company about a million dollars less, which…… MORE
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Signal Mountain man faces several counts of sexual abuse including aggravated rape of a child. Stephen Rapaport was first arrested at the beginning of the year,and was indicted yesterday. Detectives spoke to a woman who turned over video evidence of Rapaport having sexual encounters with a young child. According…… MORE
Tony and A.J. McInnis with Tasty Donuts join News 12’s Chip Chapman on National Doughnut Day, June 6! Come and grab some tasty donuts with discounted offers exclusively for the occasion. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tasty Donuts is celebrating National Doughnut Day by giving back to the community and offering a special discount at their…… MORE
Tracy Mason CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — An arrest was made after Cherokee County authorities were involved in a pursuit that crossed into Tennessee. On June 3, 2025, Tracy Mason was spotted by Cherokee County narcotics agents riding a motorcycle with a passenger near Dickey Road. When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, Mason…… MORE
Duane Sanders shortly after learning he was found guilty of 15 child sex abuse charges. UPDATE: Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp issued a statement on the verdict in the Duane Sanders trial late Thursday evening. She said: “The Heroic Seven. Tonight, a Hamilton County jury returned a verdict in the most profound criminal trial…… MORE
Hixson home car crash / Chattanooga Fire Department HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A car accidentally crashed into a home in the Hixson area Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. on June 5, 2025 in the 3700 block of Thrushwood Drive, just off Lupton Drive. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), the vehicle…… MORE
