🌱 Barricaded Man Arrested + Man Steals Ambulance In Chattanooga

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a man after he barricaded himself in a local home. The incident occurred in the 3900 block of Calhoun Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Mark Davis, 48, had a warrant out for his arrest for allegedly shooting his girlfriend. He has been transported to the Silverdale Correctional Facility and is now facing multiple felonies. (WDEF News 12)
2. A man stole an ambulance on Thursday in Chattanooga. The ambulance was stolen from the Erlanger Hospital with no one inside. The stolen ambulance was eventually located, but it hit a police vehicle while officers tried to arrest the thief. The hospital is conducting an internal investigation into why the ambulance was not locked. (WTVC)
3. A tractor-trailer overturned on Cash Canyon Road in Hamilton County. The vehicle went over a railing, causing the road to close for several hours. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Cash Canyon Road. The Hamilton County Sherriff's Office was on-site and reported that no one was hurt. (MyFox Chattanooga)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Nightfall At Miller Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced the redevelopment of the South Broad District. The project will reportedly transform the site into a new community with economic opportunity. Click for the full announcement. (Twitter)
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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.