In next month's meeting the East Ridge City Council will consider transferring property that it acquired from Hamilton County Schools back to the county in order to pave the way for construction of a … [Read More...]
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Man Perishes in House Fire
UPDATE: The victims of Thursday evening's fire on Adonna Lane have been identified. James (Freddy) Robertson, 62, was killed. Lisa Crowe, also 62, remains in critical condition. One man was killed … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 14
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Nov. 13 Day Shift 6519 Ringgold Road Room 255 (DOA): Maintenance at Super 8 called police after finding a man deceased … [Read More...]
Attorney General Announces Launch of ‘Project Guardian’
Knoxville, Tenn. – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the … [Read More...]
Food City Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive
Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays … [Read More...]
Nov. 13 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Nov. 12 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (Budgetel)- Unknown Trouble- The caller advised of a domestic disturbance in … [Read More...]
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Video: ER Housing Committee Meeting
Below is a video of the November East Ridge Housing Commission meeting held at City Hall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmTaLnm_GtM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3qOnsPWcerg-_hgrAEg6SJyrrQ_tLEuD3Kfv1tkKz4UYqDppAmeLS-QRQ … [Read More...]
Police Arrest Man after SWAT Callout
Press release from East Ridge Police Department: On November 12, East Ridge Police received a call from Tennessee Probation and Parole concerning a party at 525 S. St. Marks Ave. threatening his girlfriend. She had sent an email stating that her boyfriend, Dwight Keith Land, had threatened to shoot her and/or himself. When police arrived on the scene, the girlfriend was outside and told police Land was inside and armed with a derringer. Several attempts were made to contact Land by … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 12
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. Nov. 11 Day Shift 5310 Oakdale Avenue- Suspicious Activity- Brian Traylor said he was contacted by a neighbor who said he saw two young males wearing hoodies and backpacks try to get into his car. Traylor had left his jeep running in the driveway but made sure it was locked. Two male subjects, unknown race, wearing hoodies and backpacks walked past the house around 0645. On security video you … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 11
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. November 07 Day Shift 5300 blk of Clemons Road- Abandoned Auto- The caller advised a gray Mazda with no registration tag had been parked in the street for approximately four days. The vehicle was not listed as stolen and it was not a traffic hazard. It was stickered for 48-hour removal. 5346 Ringgold Road (Kimberly Motel)- AOA/Arrest- Police were assisting East Ridge City Codes … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 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. Nov. 4 BALILES, JESSICA RENEA 1702 PRIGMORE RD CHATTANOOGA, 37412 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TIJERINA, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Tammy Aaron - identity theft, fraudulent use of credit card. Jessica Baliles - possession meth, drug paraphernalia, possession schedule I/PTR, possession meth/PTR. Christy Bartum/aka McAndrew - drug paraphernalia/PTR. Ezra Ervin - suspended DL, registration violation. Marcus Faulkner - aggravated criminal … [Read More...]
TDOT Contractor Cancels Lane Closure on I-75
The partial ramp closure scheduled to take place this weekend on the ramp from I-75 South to I-24 West in Chattanooga has been cancelled. Due to weather, the contract crews were unable to complete the necessary preparations needed to perform the work this weekend. The work will be rescheduled to take place at a later date. This work is part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Chattanooga, Hamilton County. C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. is the … [Read More...]
Nov. 7 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from "pass along" reports from the East Ridge Police Department. Nov. 6 Day Shift 914 South Seminole Drive- Burglary- The resident advised he had awoken at approximately 0800 hours to find his home had been burglarized and his 2 vehicles taken. The victim stated he found a window to the laundry room had been opened from the outside. A rear door to the kitchen had also been opened. The victim stated his wallet, his wife’s lunch box and key to a 2017 … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. “We are proud to create the same professional soccer experience found in major cities in our own cities of East Ridge and Chattanooga,” said Bob … [Read More...]
TDOT Contractor to Perform Work on Ramp from I-75 South to I-24
As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will implement a temporary partial ramp closure this weekend. Beginning near Exit 2 on I-75 South, the ramp from I-75 South to I‑24 West will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 8, 2019 to 5:00 a.m. EST on Monday, November 11, 2019 as contract crews work to install a 12-foot lane and shoulder. This work will allow the contractor to streamline future … [Read More...]
Notes from October ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event
The Meet the Mayor meetings have been very informative with guest speakers providing a deeper insight into their areas as they pertain to our city. We began with our Assistant City Manager then our newly hired City Manager, our Hamilton County School Board District 8 Board Member, plus various City Directors. Check the website www.eastridgetn.gov for future and past events. Update: Suggestions were provided to get more publicity and involvement with the meetings (sharing with PTA, home … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Nov. 5 Day Shift 1508 Keeble Street (criminal trespass): The resident was in his backyard this afternoon when he noticed someone had disabled the cutoff switch which activates the security lights outside the house. The power was cut off sometime between yesterday afternoon and earlier today. Nothing else on the property had been disturbed. 1410 N. Mack Smith Road (disorder): Neville Allen, the security officer, … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning of Property Behind The Waverly
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a piece of property from residential to commercial behind the Waverly Motel, Monday, during its regular monthly meeting. Roshan Patel, the owner of the Waverly, explained to the commission that he wanted the property at 1509 McDonald Road, which he also owns that is directly behind the business, rezoned from R-1 to C-2, General Commercial District. Patel told the commission that he plans to raze the Waverly and build a small … [Read More...]
Newly-Renovated Camp Jordan Park Hosting Soccer Tourney This Weekend
Part of East Ridge’s $2.3 million plan to update the ballfields at Camp Jordan has been completed. The much needed renovations offer the annual 100,000 plus visitors a sports complex with a more professional appearance while attracting additional first class tournaments to the city. Scheduled updates for the ballfields were slow to get started due to bad weather with record rainfalls. The work began with renovations of the existing concession and restroom facilities. As the weather … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 5
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. Nov. 4 Day Shift 814 Belvoir Terrace (theft): Property owner reported the theft of paving bricks and a glass poolside table. He has just evicted two people he suspects in the theft. He has requested extra patrol in the event the former tenants return to steal additional items. The suspects drive a white Chevrolet Tahoe and a white Dodge Durango. 4810 Fike Drive (theft): The resident … [Read More...]