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Signal Mountain police cite busy quarter; officer Sarah Jones honored for on‑duty lifesaving
Summary
Police leaders reported a busy quarter that included vandalism, juvenile arrests, a major telephone fraud affecting an elderly resident, a validated gang member involved in a serious crash, and community praise for Officer Sarah Jones after she performed CPR on a person on Dec. 25, 2024.
The Town of Signal Mountain recognized Police Officer Sarah Jones for lifesaving actions on Dec. 25, 2024, and the police chief told the town council the department had a busy quarter that included multiple thefts, fraud investigations, juvenile vandalism arrests and a serious vehicle crash involving a validated gang member.
Police Chief (not specified) told the council the department had “a busy quarter,” and highlighted several incidents: a vandalism incident at a Parks & Recreation building, the arrest of a 15‑year‑old on aggravated burglary and auto‑theft charges, two separate fraud investigations involving losses of about $70,000 and $20,000, and a telephone scam in which a citizen reported losing $340,000 and which the FBI later investigated. The chief said Detective Holloway and Officer Hahn are investigating the two fraud cases and that subpoenas had been served to trace deposits that ultimately moved to Mexico.
Why it matters: council members and staff said the report shows the department’s active investigations and community outreach while also recognizing an officer whose on‑scene CPR drew widespread public attention.
The police chief said the department had posted about Officer Jones’s actions on social media and that the post “had, like, 1,800 likes, 41,000 views, 68 comments, and 52 shares,” a sign of community response to the lifesaving effort. Chief (not specified) also reported several juvenile cases handled through juvenile court, including six juveniles charged in vandalism at the Signal Mountain Athletic Club.
The council heard that officers responded quickly to a reported man with a rifle near Shackleford Ridge Road and Edwards Point Drive; officers located a squirrel hunter parked away from the school and lifted a school lockdown once they confirmed the individual was not a threat.
The chief reported mutual‑aid activity and arrests pending session court for a validated gang member who was injured in a collision. He said the department coordinated with Chattanooga intelligence and that the individual is known to regional law enforcement; charges and court dates were pending.
The report also noted department staffing and anniversaries: Haley Morgan (records clerk) reached one year on the job, Sergeant Marcus Bingham marked 11 years, Sarah Jones two years, and the chief himself reached 10 years. The department also deployed new radar/speed notification trailers and installed school lights near Nolan and Thrasher schools, which officials said have generated positive feedback.
Council members thanked the chief and congratulated staff on retention and community engagement. No formal action was taken on the report.
