Shay Patterson

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Shay Patterson |Xavier Harris

UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office say they were never alerted of the threat involving East Brainerd Elementary students. The school contacted 5th grade parents on Monday, informing them of a threat "several weeks ago."According to Hamilton County Schools policy, administrators are required to report all threats immediately to law enforcement and may notify families based on the level of risk.

1 month ago | local3news.com | Shay Patterson |Dallas Payeton

UPDATE: An estate sale for the business Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds is expected to happen at the end of April. This comes just a week after the FBI raided Davis' home and business. Attorney Buddy Presley represents a secured creditor. He said the money from the estate sale will help Davis pay off debt to one of the many people he owes. “Rick Davis owed my client money under a judgment quite a few years back and he hadn't been able to pay it.

2 months ago | local3news.com | Shay Patterson |Grace James

UPDATE: A several-acre brush fire on Howardsville Road in Apison has been contained, fire officials report. PREVIOUS: 6-8 acres caught fire due to a homeowner burning brush, the Tri-Community VFD says in response to one of the two fires they are working on in the Tennessee Valley Monday. As of now, they reported no structural endangerment or injuries regarding both of the fires. "We continue to ask all Hamilton County residents to refrain from burning any brush until we get some rain.

2 months ago | local3news.com | Shay Patterson |Gracyn Gordon |Emma Karnes

UPDATE: Six months after a trench collapse that killed a construction worker in Cleveland, Dillard Construction has been issued the following citations from Tennessee's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA):Serious citationsThe employer did not ensure that a stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees.

Feb 14, 2025 | local3news.com | Shay Patterson |Gracyn Gordon

UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department is continuing to investigate the potential existence of any additional victims. If anyone has information or if they know of a child who may have been a victim, please contact the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525 or the Department of Children's Services at 877-237-0004. UPDATE: A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher has been ordered to not have contact with minors after being indicted on 14 counts related to sexual exploitation.