As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is quickly approaching. In light of this event, Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to offer the following tips to help … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Dec. 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 3 23-001367 – 2700 BLK E. 21st Street – Arrest-Warrant - A man was arrested on original warrants of … [Read More...]
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest Deputy In Joint Investigation
Sheriff Austin Garrett has placed Johnathan Allen on Administrative Leave after a HCSO Investigation has resulted in charges related to Child Pornography. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office … [Read More...]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
Crime Suppression Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the license plate on the vehicle to be altered. Following the encounter a male subject, identified at was taken … [Read More...]
Collegedale Police Resolve Domestic Assault Standoff Peacefully
COLLEGEDALE – On Wednesday afternoon, Collegedale Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 5800 block of Karen Street, located within Grindstone Estates. The suspect, … [Read More...]
December 3 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 27 24-014978 – 1400 BLK Adonna Lane – Theft - A man reported the theft of his 24-inch pink and white … [Read More...]
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CPD Investigating Homicide of Juvenile
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 6600 block of Green Road. On Sunday just after noon, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot in the 6600 block of Green Road. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported him to a local hospital where he died. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to investigate the incident … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 29-Dec. 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 29-Dec. 2 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. Friday, November 29 BAUTISTA, JUANA3111 ESTER CHATTANOOGA, 37407Age at Arrest: 42 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION Saturday, November 30 WHITE, RESHOD … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Dec. 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Shaine Brooks - Domestic Assault/Petition to Revoke. Antwon Cook - Violation Order of Protection. Keundra Douglas - Pre-Trial Petition to Revoke. Kevin Macdonald - Retaliation, Assault, Disorderly. David Masters - Identity Theft, Evading. Mario Ramirez-Chilel - DUI/2nd, No DL, Fail to Maintain lane. Clarence Schilt - Criminal … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 26-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 26-28. 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. Tuesday, November 26 None Wednesday, November 27 BLACKWELL, PAIGE DESHAI3212 DODSON AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37406Age at Arrest: 26 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeDRIVING ON REVOKED, … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Hwy. 153
On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 10:05 pm, a patrol deputy attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near a motel in the Hamilton Place Mall vicinity. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The suspect fled down I-75 before merging onto Highway 153 North, where deputies successfully deployed spike strips near the Chickamauga Dam. As the vehicle lost momentum, the suspect turned into the Logan’s Restaurant parking lot on Highway 153. As deputies … [Read More...]
November 27 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26 24-014930 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Missing Adult - Police were called to Camp Jordan after a person approached a groundskeeper and stated a 48-year-old female had been missing from the RV lot since 1130 hours this morning. Officers were not given a description or name of the missing person. The tipster did not provide any of his details follow-up. Police checked Parkridge Camp Jordan for any … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for November 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 22 24-014779 – 3200 BLK Block Gleason Road – Property - A traffic stop for light law violation on a white Maserati yielded a seizure of 3.5 grams of suspected marijuana. The drugs were placed into property for destruction. Night Shift November 22 24-014799 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Rd – Felony Evading/ Reckless Driving - Police witnessed a grey Nissan Rouge run the red light at Spring Creek and Ringgold Road. … [Read More...]
City Offices to Close in Observance of Thanksgiving
On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 27. All properties scheduled for Friday recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 2. Please make sure to place trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup for prompt service. For more information about Sanitation and other services, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 21-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 21-15. 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. Thursday, November 21 None Friday, November 22 HUDGINS, JEFFERY NICHOLAS1538 PIN OAK DR CHATTANOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 45 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCOUNTERFEIT CONTROLLED … [Read More...]
Four Arrested for Human Trafficking
One of Those Arrested Believed to be Member of Tren de Aragua A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Chattanooga Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has led to the arrest of four individuals. The agencies were involved in an operation last week to disrupt the work of human sex traffickers in the Hamilton County area. During the operation, which involved the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force, authorities … [Read More...]
East Ridge Second Annual Community Thanksgiving Set for Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our many blessings and express our gratitude. The City of East Ridge and East Ridge Parks & Recreation Department will once again share their gratitude and gratefulness by hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the community. On Tuesday, November 26, the city will hold its second annual East Ridge Community Thanksgiving to everyone. The Community Thanksgiving meal will be served from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the East Ridge Community Center located at 1515 … [Read More...]
Dean Spices up Staff with Chili Cook Off
Don't say that East Ridge's favorite son, Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean, doesn't know how to mix business with pleasure. Recently the clerk's office indulged in one of its long-held traditions, it's annual Chili Cook Off. The list of entrants was relatively small, according to a release Vince sent East Ridge News Online. The competitors included the boss, his Chief of Staff, Jason Clark, and several Deputy Clerks. Local Channel 3 morning anchors Michele Heron and Paul … [Read More...]
CPD Arrests Shooting Suspect
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 37-year-old Robert Komar in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 5900 block of Winding Lane. On November 22, 2024, at 7:33 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 5900 block of Winding Lane. When the officers arrived on scene, they located a 38-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported him to a local hospital. CPD's Homicide Unit … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Breanna Breedlove - Theft over $10,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Ryan Gillespie - Felony Evading/Petition to Revoke. Mason Harris - Felony Evading/Capias, Reckless Driving/Capias, Revoked DL/Capias. Trevor Henson - Theft over $10,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Joseph Killion - DUI/3rd, Open Container, Fail to Maintain Lane, Open Container, Suspended DL, Reckless … [Read More...]
November 22 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21 24-014742 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Deceptive Practice - A citizen told police she dropped a check off at the exterior mailbox at the post office on 11/3/24. The bank’s fraud department notified her that the check was altered and cashed. 24-014745 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Deceptive Practice - A citizen told police he dropped a check off at the exterior mailbox at the post office on 10/19/24. The bank’s … [Read More...]