Suspicious man with possible tool at local church, Chattanooga TN

Disorderly Conduct

Reported: 08/30/2025 05:23 PM (PDT)

Near Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Police responded to a report of a suspicious man holding a possible crowbar near Brainerd Methodist Church. The man was seen with a tool in his hand while officers gathered information at the scene.

Audio|Source: Hamilton County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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2 trolley 4 and any other Charlie South unit that can clear and copy of Bergen Progress, 18 Sequoia Drive.

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2-2, I'm clear 18 Sequoia Drive 1 8th Sequoia off of Brainer Road and Kimwood Avenue.

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Be at Brainer Methodist Church, black male and a white female.

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We're still getting further.

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Clear. 3 open your mouth.

00:21

Clear. Clear.

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Eight status.

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I appreciate it.

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One D-8 playing right to the church.

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There. Address was changed to 4315 Brennerd Road, 315 Brenner Road off of Marlborough and South Sweet Briar for the church.

00:33

What engines are they up?

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The gym. If you can all this suspicious open out of the Sequoit.

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Clear. It's going to be 43-15 brainers.

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This is 21, Charlie, I'm right down the street.

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Can you understand that?

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Clear.

00:45

Preachink. Check on hangar, 19 through 21.

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Longingers 19 through 21 at 2027.

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That the black male has a tool in his hand, possibly a crowbar, or he's watching him on video.

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