The City of East Ridge is notifying the public of a scheduled full road closure on John Ross Road at Coleman Circle to allow CTR Coatings to perform necessary rehabilitation work on underground … [Read More...]
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Law and Order July 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 10 25-007339 – 1300 BLK Laredo Avenue - Found Property - Police responded to this location after the caller … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 9 25-007303-940 Spring Creek Road- Harassment - A woman reported to police that she was being harassed by her … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 8 25-007272 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service - A party was arrested on two outstanding East Ridge … [Read More...]
Bohannon Appointed Administrator of Health Department’s Health and Social Services Division
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced his appointment of Beka Bohannon as the next Administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division. Bohannon, who currently serves … [Read More...]
Budgetel Sold; May become New Retail Space
The Budgetel Inn has been sold and may soon go under the wrecking ball and replaced by retail stores. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the business went into foreclosure, some three … [Read More...]
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Law and Order July 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 3 25-007062 – 300 BLK Dunlap- Domestic Assault - Police spoke with the assault victim who reported that her boyfriend punched her in the face while she was attempting to exit her vehicle. It was later determined that the assault occurred in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department was notified and had taken over the investigation. The suspect currently has active warrants from Sessions Court for a … [Read More...]
Germantown Entrance Ramp to I-24 West Closing for Eight Weeks
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. On Monday night at midnight, and continuing for eight weeks, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for construction of noise walls at this location. A signed detour will be in place. Drivers traveling on North Terrace towards Germantown Road: Turn left onto Germantown … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Edge Knoxville in ‘Tennessee Derby’
The Chattanooga Red Wolves shutout One Knoxville, 1-0, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium to win what is being called the "Derby Cup." With the win, Chattanooga sits fourth in the table with 20 points in USL League One. The Red Wolves will be back in action on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. as they travel to take on the Richmond Kickers. Following the road test Chattanooga will return to CHI Memorial on Wednesday, July 16 for three consecutive home fixtures. The home side tallied the only … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 4-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 4-6. 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. Friday, July 4 PHELAN, LAURA MARIE5344 BENNETT RD CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 46 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED LICENSE PHILLIPS, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket July 8
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 8. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Brenda Arbajian - Possession Meth, Possession Ecstasy, Drug Paraphernalia. William Birkhead - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Camarius Bryant - DUI, Reckless Endangerment (5), Open Container, No DL. Sharon Chambers - Possession Meth, Possession Ecstasy, Drug Paraphernalia. Jacob Fredrick - Domestic Assault, Resisting, Assault on Police … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests June 30-July 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 30-July 3. 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, June 30 RUSSELL, BRANDIN ALLEN601 JAMES ST LOT 91 ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION Tuesday, July 1 BYRD, … [Read More...]
HCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Recovery of Narcotics & Firearm
On Wednesday at approximately 7:00 pm, Deputies were advised a red Nissan Frontier was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic in the area of Hixson Pike and Ashland Terrace. Deputies located the vehicle in the 500 block of Spears Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, later identified as Marlon Crawl, Jr., immediately exited his vehicle and began evading on foot through several yards before being tased and taken into custody. While being walked back to patrol vehicles, Marlon … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 2 25-006993-4300 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Suspicious Vehicle/ Field Interview - During routine patrols, police observed a marron Fiat 500 parked in front of the business with sheets in the windows. The officer contacted the sleeping driver who advised he had worked out the night prior. He stated his car keys had been stolen, and he slept in his vehicle overnight. Police asked if he would like to report the theft. … [Read More...]
HCSO Participates in Operation Dry Water
On Wednesday morning, Sheriff Austin Garrett and members of our Uniformed Services, including Marine Patrol and Traffic Units, participated in a joint press conference at Lake Chickamauga focused on promoting Operation Dry Water. Today’s event was hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) to promote Operation Dry … [Read More...]
Death of East Brainerd Woman under Investigation
On Wednesday morning at 8:20 a.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 3400 block of Jenkins Road for the report of a deceased female. Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation. The body will be transferred to the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the identity as well as the cause and manner of death. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available. … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 1 25-006963- 6600 BLK Hilton Drive- Disorder with a Weapon - Police were called to a domestic disorder where a firearm was pulled on a party. The reporting party was identified and stated he was choked out and a gun was pulled on him. After police spoke to the other party and saw footage from the ring camera system, it was determined that the original complainant was the primary aggressor and made multiple … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 27 25-006797 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft - Police responded to the hotel after an employee alleged an unknown male stole $160 from the register. The employee said the man asked if there were any jobs available. The clerk turned away to get him an application and the man took the money out of the till and left the hotel. Officers observed a surveillance video that corroborated the employee's depiction … [Read More...]
Arrest Made in Lindsay Avenue Killing
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide that occurred on Monday at a residence on Lindsay Avenue. At 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing within a residence in the 600 block of Lindsay Avenue. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim, a 37-year-old man, with multiple stab wounds and the suspect with a cut on his head. Both were taken to a hospital by Hamilton County EMS. The victim died from his … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Fall on the Road, 4-1
TUSLA, Okla. – The Red Wolves lone goal of the game would come early on after Michael Knapp found the back of the net. Yanis Lelin beat his man down the line on the left-hand side and whipped a ball low across the box that found Knapp for his third goal of the season. FC Tulsa tacked on a goal to make the game level in the 20’ after Tyler Calheira capitalized off a missed clearance by the Red Wolves. Tulsa nearly scored the goal ahead goal just five minutes later, but Red Wolves keeper Jason … [Read More...]
County Gets New Patrol Vessel
Sheriff Austin Garrett is pleased to announce a major investment in the HCSO’s Marine-based operations with the official unveiling of our newest patrol vessel, Marine One. The new vessel, a 28-foot Munson Boats catamaran, represents a major investment in our agency’s public safety and marine-based operations. Funded through a $262,500 Federal Port Security Grant with the support of Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, along with a 25 percent match of $87,500 from Hamilton County, the completed cost of … [Read More...]