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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/4700+block+Highway+58+CHATTANOOGA,+Tenn?entry=gmail&source=g> – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police
Department (CPD) officers in the area of the 2100 block of Hamilton Place

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
19-year-old Roberto Carlos Meja-Chakate and 23-year-old Jerry
Juarez-Bernabe in relation to the Rossville Boulevard homicide that
occurred on May 17.

On May 17, 2025, at 11:14 p.m., CPD responded to a shooting in the 2900
block of Rossville Boulevard.  When the officers arrived at the scene they
found three shooting victims, a 33-year-old man that was deceased, a
44-year-old man with life-threatening injuries, and a 29-year-old man with
non-life-threatening injuries.

REMINDER/UPDATE - IRONMAN 70.3 CHATTANOOGA TRAFFIC IMPACT

On Friday, May 16th, the Ironman organization and the Tennessee Valley
Authority made the safe choice to cancel the swim portion of Sunday’s 70.3
IRONMAN. The previously shared traffic impact statement (below)
remains unchanged
with only a few adjustments:

Cancelled portions of the report will appear in red.

Alterations will be underlined.

I am off duty this evening through Thursday (5/22/25) at 8 AM. CFD
Operations Chief Rick Boatwright will have the PIO cell so the contact
number to call and text remains the same: 423-421-4278. Chief Boatwright's
email is rboatwright@chattanooga.gov. He will be sending out information on
major incidents only after hours. Thank you.
– 
Lindsey Rogers

Master Public Information Officer

Chattanooga, TN – May 16, 2025 – Downtown Chattanooga is gearing up to host
the highly anticipated IRONMAN 70.3 race this weekend, and a beloved
landmark will play a central role: the historic Walnut Street Bridge. While
the bridge is currently undergoing a scheduled renovation, access will be
exclusively granted only to race participants, IRONMAN staff, race
volunteers, and the Chattanooga Police Department to ensure the seamless
and safe execution of the event.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
34-year-old Demontra Collins in relation to the North Hickory Street
homicide that occurred on May 14.

On May 14, 2025, at 3:47 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the
1200 block of North Hickory Street.  When the officers arrived at the
scene, they found a 27-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.  The
officers immediately began life-saving measures until medical personnel
arrived.

One person is safe after their boat caught fire on the Tennessee River
Wednesday. At 5:08 PM on 5/14/25, Hamilton County 911 started receiving
multiple reports of flames and black smoke coming from a boat near the
Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp. Chattanooga Fire Blue Shift units responded
to 2900 Kings Point Road and found the burning boat between the ramp and
the swimming area. CFD Fire Boat 6 extinguished the fire. The cause is

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES

Petty Road at Southernwood Drive Intersection
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A new three-way stop is now in effect at this intersection to improve
safety based on a recent traffic study. Motorists should exercise caution
as drivers adjust to the change.

The Chattanooga Division of Transportation welcomes IRONMAN 70.3 this
weekend on Sunday, May 18, 2025.  We recommend that spectators and visitors
park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown and utilize the Free
Electric Shuttle (beginning 9:30 AM Sunday) and Bike Chattanooga bike share
system (24/7).

Public activities start Friday afternoon with the IRONMAN Village and
Official IRONMAN Store opening at Noon on Riverfront Parkway.  Both will be
open Saturday from 9 AM until 4 PM and Sunday (race day) from 8 AM until 4
PM.

Chattanooga, TN – In observance of National Police Week, the Chattanooga
Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office cordially invite you
to attend the 2025 Law Enforcement Memorial Service.This commemoration
honors the law enforcement officers from Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and
surrounding areas who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their
survivors.

This year's keynote speaker is Richard Clark, FBI Supervisory Senior Resident Agent- Chattanooga Office. 

Members of the community are encouraged to attend.