A grand jury on Tuesday returned a 17-count indictment for Celeste Murphy, 56, that includes 14 felony and three misdemeanor charges. She resigned Wednesday, and the sealed document became...

Jun 27, 2024 · On Thursday morning, Ms. Murphy surrendered to agents at the Hamilton County Jail, where authorities booked her and subsequently released her after she posted an aggregate $19,000 bond. Ms....

Dec 5, 2024 · UPDATE: The trial of Former Police Chief for Chattanooga Celeste Murphy has been postponed until the new year. Originally scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, November 6, the hearing will now take place in January 2025.

1 day ago · Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy appeared in court on Thursday with a new lawyer.

Jun 27, 2024 · Celeste Murphy, who made history as Chattanooga's first female police chief, faces multiple criminal charges including illegal voter registration, falsifying government records and more.

Jun 26, 2024 · Mayor Tim Kelly on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy in the wake of an official misconduct investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Jun 27, 2024 · Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy is now facing a 17-count indictment containing felony and misdemeanor criminal charges a day after she resigned from …

Jun 28, 2024 · Celeste Murphy, 56, had been overseeing the Chattanooga Police Department since 2022 but resigned Wednesday without publicly giving a reason.

Jun 27, 2024 · The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy was indicted on a total of 17 felony and misdemeanor charges.

Jul 8, 2024 · Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy is set to make her first court appearance on Friday after she was indicted following a TBI investigation. She is due to be arraigned in the...