Press Releases
5-12-18 Arrest/Exhibitionist Targeting Children
Members of the Chattanooga Police Department Special Victims Unit, along with the Crime Analysis Unit and Neighborhood Policing Bureau, confirmed the identity of the exhibitionist involved in multiple reports and calls from community members about a white male suspect exposing himself to children while they were playing outside. SVU investigators obtained warrants for the suspect for the offenses of Solicitation of a Minor, Indecent Exposure, and Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. On May 11, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the male suspect was arrested in Trenton, GA at his residence.
Suspect:
Thomas Wooten (male, 35)
5-10-18 Significant Arrests/Patronizing Prostitution
On May 9, 2018, beginning at approx 5:30 p.m., members of the Narcotics and Vice Units conducted a reverse prostitution sting in the East Lake area at several addresses where complaints have been received. The following suspects were charged:
5/6/18 Homicide/Shooting - 101 W. 38th St.
On May 6, 2018 at 6:26 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to 101 W. 38th St. on a reported shooting. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
5-8-18 Shooting - 4400 Kemp Dr.
On May 8, 2018 at approx 7:59 p.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 200 block of Walker St. concerning a gunshot victim. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
5/6/18 Shooting - 2193 Park Dr.
On May 6, 2018 at approx 1:47 a.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to 2193 Park Dr. on a reported shooting call. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
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