The East Ridge City Council denied a developer's request to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels to build a luxury apartment complex, Thursday night during its regular … [Read More...]
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HCSO Mourns the Passing of K9 Deputy Zorro
Sheriff Jim Hammond and the HCSO are sad to announce retired K-9 Deputy Zorro passed away on Sunday, February 10. Zorro was born in 2007 and began his career in 2008 with the HCSO. He served with … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 15
_ 1507 Karwill Ln.: Police were called to the address, Thursday, in regard to a suspicious person. According to a "pass along" report, when an officer arrived he confronted a man who identified … [Read More...]
Actions from Housing Commission Meeting of Feb. 11
The following actions were taken at the February 11 East Ridge Housing Commission meeting. According to minutes of the meeting the board affirmed its prior order to demolish the house on the property … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 14
A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and sexually battering her daughter in 2012 was arrested by East Ridge police on Wednesday. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, … [Read More...]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants … [Read More...]
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Williams to Hold Second ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event on Saturday
East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold his second "meet the mayor" event on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Local Coffee. Mayor Williams said that he will bring East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson along for this meeting, the second of numerous meetings planned where Mayor Williams will engage in a constructive dialogue with residents of the city. Williams, who is serving his first term as mayor after having served two years as a city councilman, has emphasized that the goals … [Read More...]
Woman Who ERPD Ignored Called as Star Witness in First Day of Sanford Murder Trial
According to our friends at Chattanoogan.com, a woman who police ignored twice when she tried to tell them about a murder over 18 years ago was called as the star witness for the state on Tuesday in the Jason Sanford first-degree murder trial. Sanford, who had returned to his home state of Michigan shortly after the body of his girlfriend was found stuffed in a trash can in Spring Creek in mid-June 2000, is standing trial in the courtroom of Judge Tom Greenholtz. The Cold Case Unit formed by … [Read More...]
ERHS Student Charged with Statutory Rape
An East Ridge High School student caught having sex with his girlfriend, Tuesday, inside the school has been charged with Statutory Rape, officials said. According to a press release by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, earlier this morning, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at East Ridge High School was notified that a school faculty member had discovered a male and female student engaging in sexual activity at the school. The SRO immediately conducted an investigation and found the male … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 12
East Ridge police officers had some tense moments on Sunday as they assisted Chattanooga police in taking a wanted man into custody at the Budgetel Inn. According to a department "pass along" report, ERPD was called to 1410 N. Mack Smith Road after a CPD officer was conducting surveillance on room 4312 in regard to a man by the name of Jordan Roberts. Roberts had an active warrant out of Chattanooga on an Aggravated Robbery charge. ERPD officers accompanied the CPD officer to the room. When … [Read More...]
Custer Among First Graduating Class of Certified Public Manager Program
East Ridge City Manager Kenny Custer recently completed the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. The inaugural class of the CPM program, based in the UT Institute for Public Service’s Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, graduated at the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol Building in Nashville. Fourteen participants from local, state and federal government positions graduated as members of the program’s inaugural class. The ceremony included an address from Tennessee … [Read More...]
Optimist’s Hosting Fundraiser
Beware of Sweetheart Scams This Valentines Day
NASHVILLE – With Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019) quickly approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of ‘sweetheart’ scammers who claim to love you but, in reality, are only after your money. “Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you care, but it also provides the perfect opportunity for unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers by utilizing emotion-provoking … [Read More...]
Garrett Takes Oath as HCSO Chief Deputy
Earlier Monday morning, Austin Garrett was officially sworn in as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy by Judge Gary Starnes. Surrounded by his family, friends, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and numerous law enforcement personnel and elected officials from the tri-state area, Austin Garrett took the oath of office at the Hamilton County Courts Building and has officially assumed the role of Chief Deputy. As Chief Deputy, Austin Garrett will serve as the second … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 4-10. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. RAINEY, SAMUEL 7310 STANDIFER GAP RD CHATTANOOGA, 37421 Age at Arrest: 21 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE LEE, TRAVIS JASON 1318 ELI RD HIXSON, 37343 Age at Arrest: … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Wayne Bettleyoun - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Dontadius Bonds - Simple Possession/Alias Capias. Kenneth Brooks - Aggravated Burglary, Theft, Aggravated Burglary/For Capias, Theft under $1,000/For Capias. Sean Downer - Harassment. Bryan Duke - Aggravated Burglary. Patrick Morrison - Theft of Property. James Polk - … [Read More...]
Street Resurfacing to Begin Early in City
As a result of an apparent early Spring, contractors will begin resurfacing streets in East Ridge ahead of schedule, officials said Friday. According to a press release, the following streets will be resurfaced: Camp Jordan Road, Beulah Drive, Edwina Court, Jordan Run Road, Eads Road, Fawn Drive, Martha Avenue, Barry Road, Maxwell Road (Extension/Dead-end), Le Clerq Drive and Vester Lane. City officials are asking the residents on those streets to refrain from parking on the road so that crews … [Read More...]
Former Little League Football Treasurer Indicted on Theft Charge
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County woman, charged with stealing from a Little League football organization. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on October 5, 2017, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of embezzlement from the Marion County Little League Football organization. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that identified Kimberly … [Read More...]
SFMO Reminds Tennesseans to ‘Candle with Care’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire. Though candles might make a house feel more like a home, they can also cause tragedy if they aren’t used correctly. In 2018, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 7
On Wednesday evening, East Ridge police were called to the Speedway at 4222 Ringgold Road in regard to a robbery. According to a department "pass along" report, an officer spoke with a man who said that Jeremy Gosnell had robbed him of his wallet and cell phone. The officer determined that the incident had happened earlier in the morning at the Mapco on Lakeview Drive in Catoosa County. The victim told police that he was robbed by Gosnell and another man at that location. The victim, the report … [Read More...]
Hixson Motorsports Ready for Daytona Race
Locally based Hixson Motorsports is ready for Daytona as the 2019 racing season kicks off. The team, located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, will have Willie Mullins, of Mullins Racing, behind the wheel of the No. 3 County Waste, Crow Wing Recycling, Bugsy's Repair Ford. Speedweeks kicks off a week before the Daytona 500 with the running of the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at the famed speedway Saturday, February 9th with the Monster Energy NASCAR Clash following on Sunday the 10th. The two … [Read More...]