NASHVILEE _ Two prosecutors in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office resolved the cold case murder of 25-year-old Jose Avenado in Davidson County Criminal Court in Nashville today. Executive Assistant District Attorney Cameron Williams said Adam and Ricky Saysongkham both agreed to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter and serve six years in prison. District Attorney […]
Catoosa County Launches Second Free Drive-through COVID-19 Testing Site
New Site Provides Easier Access for West Catoosa, Walker, Dade County Residents RINGGOLD _ North Georgia residents will have an additional option for getting free, drive-through COVID-19 testing at the Women’s Center building on the CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia campus, 100 Gross Crescent Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, beginning Tuesday, February 1. This newest testing site is […]
VIDEO: IDB Meeting from Jan. 24
UPDATED: HCSO Deputies Involved in Pursuit
Patrol Vehicle Hit by Suspect Earlier this morning, at approximately 6:30 am, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly on Highway 27 near the Sequoyah Road exit in Soddy Daisy. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver fled at an excessive speed while driving recklessly. The […]
Judge Lila Statom Seeks Greater Emphasis on Recovery Courts
Judges Point to the Dramatic Rise in Overdoses and Overdose Deaths Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom, who helped establish and still presides over Hamilton County’s misdemeanor Mental Health Court, and who also presides as substitute judge over Hamilton County’s misdemeanor Drug Recovery Court, is renewing her call for expanded treatment options for […]
Former Tennessee Clinic Owner Sentenced in Federal Court for Opioid Distribution
On January 21, 2022, Mark Daniel Allen, 64, of Venice, Florida, was sentenced to 168 months in prison and $700 in special assessments, followed by three years of supervised released, by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. According to court documents, Allen […]
TDOT Launches Plan for Pothole Repair
NASHVILLE – This month’s back-to-back winter storms have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state highways. TDOT is using all available staffing to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. As the weather allows, multiple crews will be patching potholes over the coming days and weeks. Cold mix asphalt is currently being […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Beginning Monday 01/24/2022 at 9 AM, the contractor will close Williams Street to all traffic at the I-24 underpass. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed […]
Health Department to Distribute COVID Test Kits at Tennessee Riverpark Vaccination Site
The Health Department will be distributing a limited amount of BinaxNOW Rapid COVID tests at our Tennessee RiverPark vaccination site Friday, January 21st, beginning at 9:00 a.m. while supplies last. These kits are available by drive-thru only. During that time, workers will only be distributing test kits. The health department will begin administering vaccines that […]
HCSO Investigating Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Uber Driver
On January 15, 2022 at approximately 10:50 pm, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified of a possible rape/kidnapping in progress occurring in the East Brainerd area of Chattanooga. Bradley County, Tennessee 911 had received a call forwarded from a 911 center in Georgia. The caller reported his girlfriend, an Uber driver, […]
Man Killed during HCSO Vehicle Pursuit
On January 19, 2022 at approximately 1:10 am, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a black Toyota sedan driving north with one headlight. The deputy then observed the vehicle stop on Dayton Pike at Posey Hollow Road at which time he observed what appeared to be a person run across Dayton Pike to the […]
Neighboring State Sheriffs Continue Endorsing Austin Garrett
On Wednesday, Austin Garrett announced the endorsement of three sheriffs representing Catoosa County, Dade County, and Walker County, Georgia. The endorsements come from Sheriff Gary Sisk of Catoosa, Sheriff Ray Cross of Dade, and Sheriff Steve Wilson of Walker. Each Sheriff submitted an endorsement letter to Garrett. Sheriff Sisk of Catoosa stated: “In my opinion, […]
Statement from City Regarding Resignations
The following is a statement from the City of East Ridge regarding the recent resignation of the director of parks and recreation and two other city employees: On January 3, 2022, the Finance Department received a call from a concerned family member who brought forth allegations of impropriety regarding an employee. It was determined that […]
Two Largest Police Unions Endorse Wamp in District Attorney Race
Republican candidate for District Attorney Coty Wamp proudly announced today she has received the endorsement of both major police unions in Hamilton County — the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). It is unprecedented for law enforcement to publicly endorse the candidate that is running against the sitting District Attorney. […]
Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff Endorses Garrett in Hamilton County Sheriff’s Race
On Friday Austin Garrett announced the endorsement from Sheriff Chuck Phillips of Jackson County in Alabama to his campaign for Sheriff in Hamilton County. “This is what it takes to be Sheriff.” Stated Sheriff Phillips of Jackson County. “Leading by example. Respecting and trusting your coworkers and superiors. Loyalty to not only the cause, but […]
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