Catalytic converter crooks

Thefts are on the rise in Chattanooga, and they are targeting cars. In the first six months of 2021, catalytic converter thefts in the city had risen almost 400%, compared to the entire previous year, according to a press release from the Chattanooga Police Department. On July 1st, Tennessee passed a law in an effort to reduce theft and put more restrictions on selling and purchasing catalytic converters. The law states that anyone who purchases a used catalytic converter must give written notice to the police, be registered as a scrap metal dealer and make the deal in person, with a copy of the seller's identification. Plus, In the jury's hands: Woman charged in death of officer, and Lawmakers push for more transparency in redistricting, and Third dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial now underway. 00:00 Catalytic converter crooks 01:54 In the jury's hands: Woman charged in death of officer 03:11 Lawmakers push for more transparency in redistricting 05:15 Third dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial now underway _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WTVC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtvcnewschannel9/ WTVC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/newschannelnine Subscribe to WTVC on YouTube: /channel/UCoe5u1Hr0tHkJVzgsiKoMJg/ Daily News Playlist: /playlist/PLvn8dsM4Mko2PTg-F_hhDcI5H5imywFSf For more information, visit https://newschannel9.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: producers@newschannel9.com Call the Newsroom: 423.757.7320 WTVC is a TN based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WTVC #News #Chattanooga #NewsChannel9 #Channel9ABC

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