Woman Arrested in Collegedale Traffic Stop, Child Found Unsecured
A 42-year-old Chattanooga woman, Callie Anne Hale, was arrested in Collegedale, Tennessee, after a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine, prescription medications, and drug paraphernalia. A four-year-old child was found unsecured in the vehicle. Hale faces multiple charges including felony drug possession…
Chattanooga, TN, October 10, 2026 — A traffic stop in Collegedale, Tennessee, led to the arrest of Callie Anne Hale, a 42-year-old woman from Chattanooga, on multiple charges. The stop, conducted by law enforcement, resulted in the discovery of illegal substances and drug paraphernalia within the vehicle.
Authorities reported finding methamphetamine, prescription medications, and drug paraphernalia during the stop. The presence of these items led to Hale being taken into custody. The specific quantity and nature of the prescription medications were not detailed.
Compounding the situation, a four-year-old child was found inside the vehicle during the stop. The child was reportedly not secured in an appropriate safety restraint, raising concerns about the child’s well-being and safety. The child’s relationship to Hale was not specified.
Callie Anne Hale is now facing several charges, including felony drug possession and child endangerment. The timeline of the arrest and the specific judicial proceedings that will follow were not provided. The Collegedale Police Department was reportedly involved in the traffic stop and subsequent arrest. Further details regarding the investigation or potential court dates were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Robert Hanley on www.wdef.com, see more information here.
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