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A new magnet will be displayed on Chattanooga Police Department patrol vehicles during the month of April in an effort to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

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The magnets are blue ribbons with the words "Stop Child Abuse." They'll be displayed on the driver's side rear quarter panel of the vehicle.

"We're proud to display the blue magnets this month," said Special Victims Unit Lieutenant Anthony Easter. "CPD is honored to partner with the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County to promote wellness of children and prevent child abuse in our community."

The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County supplied the magnets to CPD. The non-profit organization is housed at the Family Justice Center along with CPD's Special Victims Unit. The CACHC provides forensic interviews, medical examinations, therapy, and family advocacy to children referred by the Department of Children's Services or law enforcement. The CACHC also provides education programs to community members.

To report child abuse in Chattanooga please call the Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline number at 1-877-54-ABUSE.

With minimal evidence to work with, CPD's Burglary Unit arrests two juveniles responsible for burglarizing four businesses located on Highway 58.

Chattanooga Police arrest the suspect in a shooting on West 38th Street. He's now in custody, charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

A motorcyclist is dead after his bike and a vehicle collide in the 4700 block of Highway 58.

Update April 4, 2017:

Chattanooga Police have charged a teenager for the March 30, 2017 murder of a juvenile and attempted murder of Cody Nunley in the 3500 block of Clio Avenue. The 16-year-old suspect is charged with Criminal Homicide, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.