HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County woman is facing forgery and financial exploitation charges following an investigation conducted by the TBI. In January of 2025, the Department of Disability and Aging made a referral to special agents regarding allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Throughout the investigation, TBI agents found information…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were involved in a pursuit on Highway 58 early Wednesday morning. On June 4, 2025, at 12:50 a.m., a deputy saw a silver Nissan Armada traveling northbound on Highway 58 at a high rate of speed. According to HCSO, the deputy initiated…… MORE
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities in Whitfield County are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dalton. At 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, detectives with the Dalton Police Department’s (DPD) Drug Unit and the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) were conducting an undercover narcotics investigation in the River Road area. According to WCSO, during…… MORE
C. Mark Warren with preemptive local law firm, Warren & Griffin, joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind parents of “The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – C. Mark Warren with Warren & Griffin stresses the importance of driving safety with “The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Between Memorial Day and Labor…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a DUI-related crash involving an off-duty officer. On June 1 at around 11:30 P.M., Chattanooga Police responded to two related two-vehicle crashes. One on the 4200 block of Bonny Oaks Drive and another in the 4300 block of Highway 58. The incident is being…… MORE
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – A sinkhole has opened up on I-59 North before the Trenton Exit. All lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off of Exit 11 and back onto Exit 17. The sinkhole is at mile marker 15. According to Dade County’s 911 center, the hole opened up right by a…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – SR 58 North in Ooltewah is closed due to an apparent sinkhole. According to TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley, TDOT has established traffic control and crews are confirming a repair plan. The lane will remain closed through Wednesday and Thursday. Categories: Local News Tags: Road Closure, Sinkhole… MORE
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day five of the Duane Sanders trial. Sanders is charged with 15 child sex abuse charges against seven different children while he was a first grade teacher at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School in Ooltewah. However, Tuesday was the defense’s turn to put on evidence. They called up six character…… MORE
