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HCSO School Resource Deputy Recovers Taser from Student at Red Bank Middle School
On Friday, March 24, at about 7:50 am, the School Resource Deputy assigned to Red Bank Middle School was called to the 6th grade hallway where he was advised by school personnel that a student was … [Read More...]
HCSO School Resource Deputy Responds to Student Assault at Hixson Middle School
On Friday, March 24, the School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Hixson Middle School was requested to respond to the school’s office and was advised two students had been in an assault in the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. March 23- Day Shift 23-003393- 400 BLK Pine Bluff Drive- Suspicious Person- The caller advised a male on a bicycle was … [Read More...]
Alert from ERPD
UPDATE: AS OF 9:50 P.M. the ERPD has released the perimeter. The suspect is not believed to still be in the area. ALERT FOR THE AREA OF DOVER, FIKE, MCBRIEN: JOSEPH OSTERLAND ESCAPED FROM POLICE … [Read More...]
HCSO School Resource Deputies Recover Loaded Firearm at Dalewood Middle School
Student Charged with Possession of Weapon on School Property Early Thursday afternoon, the School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Dalewood Middle School was notified by the school's administration … [Read More...]
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East Ridge Residence Holding Open House
East Ridge Residence independent living community will host an Open House on Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The greater public is invited to come see the latest improvements and tour the senior living residence located at 1417 North Mack Smith Road in East Ridge. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of executive chef Bradley Marks, will be served. “East Ridge Residence is the number one place for budget-minded seniors to call home,” said Amy Silvers, executive director. … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 20-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 20-22. 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, March 20 ERVIN, DAMEION EUGENE1207 FOREST GREEN DR CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 20 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeBooked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) Tuesday, March … [Read More...]
March 23 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. March 22- Day Shift 23-003346- 6400 BLK Ringgold Road- Wellbeing Check/DUI Arrest- The caller advised a male was passed out in a vehicle on the lot. Police arrived on scene and located a male unconscious in the driver’s seat of a GMC SUV. Police woke the male observed him appear to be highly intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with DUI. 23-003325- 4300 BLK Bennett Road- Child Found/Attachment Service- The caller … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift- March 21 23-003292- 400 BLK Donaldson Road- Theft from a Motor Vehicle - The resident stated some time during the night, party(s) unknown entered and ransacked her vehicle. She does not believe any items were taken from her vehicle and believes her vehicle was secured. 23-003292 - 400 BLK Donaldson Road - Theft from a Motor Vehicle - Another resident stated some time during the night, party(s) unknown entered … [Read More...]
East Ridge Residence Hosting Presentation on Scams that Target Elderly
Chambliss Attorneys Giving Presentation East Ridge Residence independent living community, together with Chattanooga law firm Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., will host a presentation on scams targeted at the elderly on Thursday, March 23 at 1:30 pm. The presentation, "Scam Saavy: Take a Stand Against Scams," will be held at the community located at 1417 North Mack Smith Road in East Ridge. Elder Law attorney Colter Parker, J.D., and Sally Brewer, paralegal, with Chambliss will speak about … [Read More...]
Wallace A. Smith Elementary Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse Against Students
On March 3, Detectives in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services were notified of an allegation of inappropriate behavior from a teacher at Wallace A. Smith Elementary School. The teacher was identified as Duane Sanders, a first-grade teacher at the school. During the course of the investigation, several children were identified as potential victims. HCSO detectives have been working with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office and on March 20, a Hamilton County Grand … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. March 17 – Day Shift 23-003154- 6519 Ringgold Road- Disorder- Police were dispatched on a disorder between family members at this location. On scene police spoke with all involved. The argument was verbal in nature. No number assigned- 7609 Standifer Gap Road- Warrant Service- A woman was served two East Ridge warrants at Silverdale. 23-003162- 3500 BLK Crabtree Drive- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. On … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 17-19
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 17-19. 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, March 17 HINDMAN, JEREMY RANDELL1513 MATHERLY STREET HIXSON, 37343Age at Arrest: 21 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeDRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE MCDANIEL, KAYLA MECHEILL7679 NORTH BISHOP … [Read More...]
City of East Ridge Applies for Local Parks & Recreation Fund Grant
Public Hearing on Thursday at City Hall The City of East Ridge submitted an “Intent-to-Apply” letter to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Local Parks & Recreation Fund grant on February 15, 2023. The Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for March 21
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Zachariah Anderson - Tampering, Resisting, Evading. Anthony Barker - Drug Paraphernalia/Capias, Resisting/Capias. Clara Binkley - Fraud Use of Credit Card. Matthew Butler - Public Intoxication. Joshua Denton - Domestic Assault/Capias. Eric Gaines - Revoked DL/Capias, Fail to Appear/Capias, Light Law, Insurance. Amanda Giles - Identity … [Read More...]
Brainerd High School Student Arrested for Being in Possession of a Taser
On Friday morning, two female students at Brainerd High School began fighting in a hallway. One of the combatants allegedly indicated to the other that she had a taser. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputies intervened and found that one of the students, Taija Hudson, age 18, was in possession of a taser. Hudson was non-compliant and resisted arrest throughout the process. Hudson was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center and charged with the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. March 16- Day Shift 23-003122 – 5300 BLK Anderson Ave – Assist Fire Department – Police responded with fire personnel on a fire in the wooded area behind AMC theater. When officers arrived they located a structure engulfed, a dog crate engulfed and burning underbrush. Two puppies taken from the scene and turned over to animal services. The dogs appeared uninjured. The fire is under investigation. 23-003127- 5090 South … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests for March 13-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 13-16. 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, March 13 BILLINGSLEY, TERRY1321 MAYFIELDLANE APT B HIXSON, 373436168Age at Arrest: 26 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeRECKLESS DRIVINGDRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEPOSS.HANDGUN WHILE UNDER … [Read More...]
March 16 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. March 15-Day Shift 23-003082-3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Narcotics Violation- Police were called when an employee found narcotics in the store. Police collected the items and inside located approximately 6.2 grams of suspected meth and 0.5 grams of suspected cocaine. The narcotics were placed into property and evidence. 23-003012 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Stolen Auto Recovery – Chattanooga Police recovered the stolen Chevrolet … [Read More...]