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  • HCSO Corrections Services Re-Entry Program Hosts Inmate Job Fair 

    HCSO Corrections Services Re-Entry Program Hosts Inmate Job Fair 
  • ERPD Arrests May 7-10

    ERPD Arrests May 7-10
  • Municipal Court Docket for May 6

    Municipal Court Docket for May 6
  • Catholic Wins First Ever ISC Small School Championship

    Catholic Wins First Ever ISC Small School Championship
  • HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week

    HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week

Featured Story

Gunshots Ring Out at Parkridge East

No Injuries Reported; Building Struck by Gunfire East Ridge police are investigating a late-afternoon shooting incident at Parkridge East Hospital on Monday. According to a Facebook post by the ERPD, … [Read More...]

Featured Posts

Six Vehicles and Semi Involved in Fiery I-75 Crash

HCSO Corrections Services Re-Entry Program Hosts Inmate Job Fair 

ERPD Arrests May 7-10

CPD Requests Public Assistance with Interstate 24 Homicide

Municipal Court Docket May 15

Recent News Articles

Man Killed in Fall from Parking Garage

  The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600 block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon.  At approximately 3:43 p.m., … [Read More...]

CPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation

  The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22. At … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 2-6

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]

HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail 

On Tuesday, at approximately 4:55 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Delta Housing Unit requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate. Corrections … [Read More...]

Wamp Administration Expands Veterans Services Across Hamilton County

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced a major expansion of Hamilton County’s Veterans Service Office (VSO), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to the men and women who have served … [Read More...]

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Recent Opinion Pieces

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Buy Your Hemp Sticks Before They Clean the Shelves

Wamp: The Truth About Our Schools Facilities Planning

DeGlopper’s Choice is Kamala

Banning Neon and LED Lights Could Harm City’s Economic Health

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Most Recent Posts

CPD Makes Arrest in Swan Road Robbery

Juvenile Charged with Attempted Murder and Carjacking The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday. At 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road.  When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  EMS transported him to a local hospital. The … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 9

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 8 25-004883 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue - Disorder/Burglary - Police spoke with the complainant who stated he had seen three males looking through his car, which contained multiple tools and parts. The males left the scene and were seen going to another, nearby complex. The reporting party stated he did not want to press charges since none of his belongings were missing. 25-004871- 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd.- … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 8

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 7 25-004832- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Rd.- Disorder Prevention - Police arrived at this residence at the request of a resident who stated she and her boyfriend ended their relationship. She wished for the police to stand by to prevent any disorder from occurring. Police stood by as she gathered his belongings. After the boyfriend left, she invited the officer inside to do a walk-through of the home. Police … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 7

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6 25-004795 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road - Fraud - An employee of a construction company called to report fraud. A check was intercepted, and the payee/plus amount was changed. The company needed a report made so they can give it to the bank. Charges pending upon the identification of suspect. 25-004800- 1500 BLK Melody Lane-Noise Complaint - A party called to report his neighbor’s dogs barking excessively at … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 6

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 2 25-004649 - 1517 Tombras Avenue - Warrant Services/ Unknown Medical - Officers were informed that a subject at East Ridge City Court had an outstanding warrant for Violation of an Order of Protection. Upon receiving the news of his warrant, he started to have an unknown medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services transported him for further evaluation. Police stood by as he was cleared for incarceration … [Read More...]

CPD Investigates Homicide on I-24

The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 Eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. On Sunday, just before 3 a.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 18100 block of Interstate 24 Eastbound.  When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries inside a vehicle. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  The victim died at the scene. The preliminary investigation shows … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket for May 6

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Christopher Anderson - Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Cocaine/Resale, Driving in Possession Meth, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, Light Law, Registration, Misuse of Registration, Insurance. Jordan Baker - Felony Evading, Possession Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, Possession Firearm Underage, DUI, Possession … [Read More...]

Sheriff Garrett’s Update Regarding Cyber Ransomware Incident

Sheriff Austin Garrett is providing a final update on the recent cyber-ransomware event that occurred on the morning of April 14, 2025. “As I stated in my last update issued on April 29, all public accessible programs have been restored and as of May 1, 2025, the remaining internal software systems we utilize to connect with local and state law enforcement and government agencies have also been fully restored. In order to bring these systems back online, several internal benchmarks had to be … [Read More...]

CPD Investigating Wednesday Evening Shooting on Tacoa Circle

  On Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to shots fired in the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle.  While on the scene, the officers were informed a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot injury.  When the officers arrived at the hospital, they found a 50-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation.  The Crime Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene. The preliminary investigation shows the woman was … [Read More...]

Catholic Wins First Ever ISC Small School Championship

Catholic Baseball swept the best of three games against Grace Academy on Thursday to win its first-ever Independent School Conference Championship in middle school baseball. Catholic, which finished a perfect 6-0 in conference play, blanked Grace, 13-0, in game one, then turned around and clinched the title with an 8-2 win. In game one, Sib Evans and Myles Pruitt scored in the first inning, and Catholic never looked back. Catholic scored five runs on as many hits in the third inning, which … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 2

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 1 25-003234 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service -  A woman was taken into custody on East Ridge Warrants for 911 Violations. She was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 25-004608- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Child Locked in a Vehicle - A store employee called in saying a female who was inside attempting to cash a check. The witness stated the woman had left her 5-month-old in her vehicle while it wasn’t … [Read More...]

HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week

Hamilton County is known for its many natural amenities, especially the Tennessee River and the many local lakes that make up our beautiful county. With all these amazing waterways right at our doorstep, it is very important to recognize that May has been designated as National Water Safety Month and May 17 – 23 has been designated as National Safe Boating Week. “With summer fast approaching, many of us will head to our local lakes and river to go boating or swimming with family and friends," … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests April 28-May 1

According to East Ridge Police Department records, the following people were arrested by ERPD from April 28-May 1. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 28 Michael Joseph Lowe - Petition to Revoke. Tainaya Houston - Vandalism, Aggravated Assault. Chae Eunae - Cruelty to Animals. Ryan Shane McKinght - DUI. Tuesday, April 29 Tiffany Tellado - Domestic … [Read More...]

Multi-Agency Car Pursuit Leads to Crash

 On Thursday, May 1, at approximately 9:00 am, HCSO personnel were notified the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office was engaged in a pursuit involving a black Dodge Durango on Highway 60. The pursuit entered Hamilton County on Highway 60 where Hamilton County Deputies joined in the pursuit to assist the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout the pursuit the suspect, later identified as Cornell D. Wilson (Born 1986), struck multiple vehicles and sideswiped a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office patrol … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 1

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 30 25-004557- 3600 BLK Shirl Jo Lane- Unknown Trouble  - Police were dispatched to this address after a 911 hang up with a person in the background yelling “no, don’t call 911!”. This was the 3rd 911 call to this address since the morning hours. Police arrived to find the front door ajar and blood leading up the stairs. The home was cleared, and the two occupants were both identified. No arrest or charges … [Read More...]

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