Tag: Chattanooga
Antonio DeWayne Watkins, Meth Trafficking, Tennessee 2026
⏱ 2 min read Antonio DeWayne Watkins, a 32-year-old member of the Gangster Disciples street gang, was sentenced to 36 years in prison for a string of crimes including meth trafficking, assault, and firearm offenses in Chattanooga, Tennessee. On June 24, 2026, Watkins was handed down the sentence after a four-day trial. The charges stemmed…
Echelon Fitness Multimedia LLC, Tariff Fraud, Tennessee 2019
⏱ 3 min read A Chattanooga fitness equipment company ripped off the US government to the tune of $2.1 million, underreporting the value of imported smart bikes, treadmills, and rowers to avoid paying tariffs and import assessments. From September 2019 to January 2023, Echelon Fitness Multimedia, LLC submitted fake invoices to US Customs and Border…
Richard Allen, Meth Trafficking, Tennessee 2024
⏱ 3 min read A six-time felon, Richard Allen, aka ‘Hoss’, got busted big time in Chattanooga’s East Lake Courts Housing Complex. On August 15, 2024, cops found him with over 50 grams of meth, loaded pistols, and drug trafficking gear. He was reeled in again on September 6, 2024, with 21 grams of 99%…
