The driver of an out-of-control pickup truck was rushed to a local hospital after crashing her vehicle into the side of the East Ridge Fire and Police Services Center at about 4:20 on Monday … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Feb. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 11 25-001517 – 3636 Ringgold Road Food City – Disorder - Officers responded after employees reported a … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Feb. 7-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 7-10 An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 10 25-001481 – 600 BLK S Germantown Road– Open Door - A concerned citizen reported the rear door of this … [Read More...]

Man Charged in Sunday Shooting
On Sunday afternoon just after 1 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 5000 block of Woodland View Circle. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 7 No number – 1400 BLK Mana Lane – Warrant service - Detectives and patrol served a warrant on a female at … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket Feb. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, February 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Markell Ash - Theft less than $1,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Stacey Ball - Possession Schedule IV/Petition to Revoke. Riley Chastain - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Cory Foster - Possession Cocaine/Resale. Kevin Gann - Possession Meth/PTR. Alexander Hutson - Theft/Shoplifting/Capias. Michael Owen - Theft/Shoplifting. Holly … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 6 25-001326-3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft - The manager reported that a party entered the business and stole items. The party was identified via her driver's license picture, and staff confirmed that she was the suspect. Warrants will be sought on this party for theft of property. 25-001327 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity - Police responded after a caller reported a homeless party was … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Feb. 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 2-6. 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. Sunday, February 2 JIMINEZ, JESUS FELIX3400 LISA DRIVE, APT. 10 EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 18 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeUNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMDRIVING WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSE … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 5 25-001298-1300 BLK Green Lake Road- Disorder/ indecent exposure - The same party from the 4100 BLK of Bennet Road went to the corner store across the street and was asked to leave. He then went to the rear of the business and the neighboring house had juveniles playing in the yard. The juveniles and parents stated that the man exposed himself in view of the three juveniles. Night Shift February … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 4 25-001256 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road - Deceptive Practice - Police spoke with the owner who stated his daughters had received a phone call today from an unknown individual who stated they needed to pay to receive their business license. The daughters both left the business and were told to transfer $460. The daughters went to a third party business and deposited the money. At this time, no suspect has … [Read More...]

House Fire Claims a Life; Two Others Hurt
RINGGOLD _ A woman lost her life early Wednesday morning after fire erupted in her home, leaving her husband and brother injured after they tried to extinguish the flames. A neighbor called Catoosa County E-911 shortly before 4:00 a.m. reporting the house next door at 113 Garden Grove Lane was on fire. The first of several responding fire companies arrived on the scene reporting heavy fire and smoke conditions throughout most of the home. The homeowner was outside with visible injuries to his … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 31 25-001110- 200 BLK Windmere Drive- Theft from a vehicle - The resident reported between 0200 and 0800 hours the passenger side window of his Honda Accord had been broken, and his royal blue backpack which contained a binder, a black LG laptop, Bose headphones, and a TI84 calculator had been taken from the vehicle. 25-001117 – 6000 BLK Wentworth Ave – Suspicious Activity - Dispatch received an … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Jan.26-Feb. 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 26-Feb.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. Sunday, January 26 EBERHARDT, CHARLES4204 DORRIS ST CHATTANOOGA, 37410Age at Arrest: 74 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTING MCKAIG, ASHLYN … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket Feb. 4
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Markell Ash - Theft under $1,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Stacey Ball - Possession Schedule IV/PTR. Melvin Bonds - Theft of Property, Simple Possession Oxycodone, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Possession Meth, Revoked DL, Insurance, Registration. Thomas Fredericks - Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Christina Harper - … [Read More...]

Lane Closures on I-75 to Begin on Sunday
TDOT announced that nightly Lane closures will occur on the Interstate 75/Interstate 24 reconfiguration project beginning on Sunday. Those closures will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management … [Read More...]

County Lines
Audit report clears county officials, confirms inaccuracies in TFP reporting The Hamilton County Auditor has released a report thoroughly debunking a Chattanooga Times Free Press article which accused the county mayor and county officials of misleading the public regarding the cost of modernizing public school facilities. After reviewing 575 pages of emails and all contracts involved, the County Auditor concluded, “During our audit, we did not note anything to indicate that Mayor Wamp misled the … [Read More...]

Law and Order for Jan. 31
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 30: A Squad 25-001088 – 3500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity/Arrest - Officers responded to this address on report of a male and female possibly participating in illegal activities due to the female’s lack of clothing. On arrival, officers contacted the two parties. The woman was found to have a warrant, and a probable cause of the vehicle found schedule VI narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The … [Read More...]

Law and Order for Jan. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 29: A Squad 25-001050 – 800 BLK S. Germantown Road – Burglary - Officers responded to this address on report of tools being taken from a home under construction. A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured a blue Toyota Tacoma entering the victim’s driveway around the time of the burglary, which the homeowner recognized as belonging to contractors. A traffic stop was later conducted on the Tacoma, and the … [Read More...]

HCSO K-9 Deputy Andrew Voss Gets Outstanding Service Award from Hamilton Place Rotary Club
On Wednesday afternoon, the Chattanooga Hamilton Place Rotary Club presented Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Andrew Voss with their Outstanding Service Award at their monthly luncheon held at the Metro Tab Church. Each year, the Chattanooga Hamilton Place Rotary Club takes the opportunity to recognize members of their local law enforcement community who have gone above and beyond to serve the needs of their respective communities and embody their organization’s motto of “Service … [Read More...]

Law and Order Jan. 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 28: Bravo Squad 25-001014 – 3700 BLK Fountain Ave – Disorder - Police located a female, unarmed, after reports of a possible overdose and knife possession. She denied being suicidal, citing a disorder. Parties agreed to separate. 25-001016 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Rd – Auto Theft - The dealership reported a White Honda CRF 1100 stolen and last seen on 11/16/2024. No suspects identified and security footage … [Read More...]