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Catoosa County Lifts Burn Ban
RINGGOLD - The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners has lifted the countywide outdoor burn ban, effective immediately, following the recommendation from Catoosa County Fire Chief Randy Camp. “Based … [Read More...]
Catoosa County to Hold Election to Continue SPLOST
County Enters into Agreement with Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe for Use of Funds RINGGOLD - The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners adopted resolutions to hold an election that will ask citizens to … [Read More...]
Road Closure
Dover Lane at Ringgold Road to Close for Construction Beginning on Monday, December 4 , Talley Construction crews will close the intersection of Dover Lane and Ringgold Road. Construction is planned … [Read More...]

ERPD Asking for Help in Locating Vehicle Possibly Connected to Fatal Shooting Death
East Ridge Police Department investigators are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle that may be connected to last week's fatal shooting of a juvenile on Connell Street. According to a … [Read More...]

Groundbreaking For Animal Shelter Set for December 5
Officials with the City of East Ridge invite the public to the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the City’s new animal shelter. The ceremony will be held at 5302 Stone Street on Tuesday, December 5. The … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for December 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 1 23-015156 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Theft – Police responded to the police department to speak with a party who reported she was contacted by her bank on 11/28/2023 about a suspicious check from her account. According to the victim, a check she mailed from the East Ridge Post Office had been altered which included the check number, amount, and payee. The complainant cancelled the check and reported it to … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Nov. 30-Dec. 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30-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. Thursday, November 30 None Friday, December 1 KORCHAK, MIKHAIL IVANOVICH4017 CREEKWOOD TERRACE LN CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 36 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePOSSESSION OF … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 5
The following people are scheduled to appear before Judge Tracy Cox in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 5. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Rodney Bates - Possession Roxicodone, Possession Cocaine, Tampering, Simple Possession Marijuana, Suspended DL, Registration, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Unlicensed Driver. Patrick Brown - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. April Burkhart - Theft, Revoked DL, Possession Meth/PTR. Timothy Cooley - DUI/PTR. Shammarie Elliott - … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for December 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 30 23-015123 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd. – Well Check – A wheelchair bound man was deposited at the gas station by an unknown party. The employee of the store stated he observed the male get wheeled over to the store. The employee did not have a problem with the man until he began asking customers for money and a ride. An employee from the department was notified and advised after the calls clear he … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for November 30
The following information is courtesy of ERPD. Day Shift November 29 23-015092 – 700 BLK Marlboro Ave. – Stolen Check (Mail)– A check was stolen from the mailbox at the above location on 11/07/2023. The check was then “whitewashed” and new information was placed on the check. Only the signature of the checking account owner was left original. The amount, approximately $4,500, was then attempted to be mobile deposited into the suspect’s account. Report on file. 23-015094 – 500 BLK Layfield Rd. – … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests for Nov. 26-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 26-29. 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. Sunday, November 26 SAINT, JASON ALLEN4 FRANKLIN PLACE CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 38 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeDOMESTIC ASSAULTASSAULT Monday, November 27 COUSIN-MCGHEE, TANIKA … [Read More...]

November 29 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 28 23-015035 – 200 BLK Key West Avenue – Disorder – Originally police were dispatched to 1600 BLK Key West Ave for a disorder. The caller reported a woman was on scene causing a disturbance. As officers arrived in the area, the address was changed with the new location being in Georgia. Police located the residence and requested Catoosa County to respond. 23-015044 – 3300 BLK Ringgold Road - Fugitive … [Read More...]

Police Briefs for November 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 22 23-014774 – 3600 BLK Old Ringgold Road - Suspicious Person - A motorist reported a male was walking on South Germantown Road wearing a full military vest. The man was encountered, armed and carrying many loaded magazines, rucksack and plate vest. He stated this is how he likes to take walks in the early morning. 23-014793 - 300 Camp Jordan Road – Suspicious Activity – Officers responded to a report … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests November 23-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-25. 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 23 BARNES, JORDAN DONALD1010 S CHATTANOOGA ST LAFAYETTE, 30728Age at Arrest: 19 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeAGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC) HOLLOWAY, LANISHA SHANTAY1905 MILNE … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket for November 28
The following people are scheduled to appear before Judge Tracy Cox in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, November 28. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Erica Buckner - Criminal Impersonation, Possession Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia. Sylvester Caslin - Felon Possession Firearm, DUI, Simple Possession Marijuana, Suspended DL, Speeding, Insurance. Aleathia Davis - Revoked DL/Capias, Insurance, Registration. Reiner Hunziker - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Courtney Jones - … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests November 20-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 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, November 20 MIRANDA-JAURIGA, EVELIO ENRIQUE1855 W 60TH STREET, APT. 314 HIALEAH, 33012Age at Arrest: 35 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeFRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDFRAUDULENT USE … [Read More...]

Police Briefs for November 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21 23-014742- 5300 BLK Connell Street- Shooting- Police were dispatched on an unresponsive person at this location. On scene a juvenile male was found suffering from a GSW to the leg. EMS transported the male to the hospital. This incident is still under investigation. If you have any information, please contact the East Ridge Police Department. Night Shift November 21 23-014743 – 3100 BLK Bimini Place … [Read More...]

Police Pursuit Ends with Suspect Shooting Self
Police Say Incident Unrelated to Death Investigation on Connell Street On Tuesday evening, East Ridge police were involved in a pursuit which led to the suspect shooting himself. According to a department press release, at about 7:45 p.m. officers were notified of a pursuit of a subject wanted for aggravated assault on police. East Ridge Police units assisted Chattanooga Police Department with the pursuit and an East Ridge officer successfully deployed spike strips on the suspect’s vehicle in … [Read More...]

Juvenile Dies from Gunshot Wound
East Ridge police are investigating the Tuesday shooting death of a juvenile on Connell Street. According to a press release from the department, officers were dispatched to Connell on a person shot call. When they arrived they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Officer began administering first-aid prior to the victim being transported to a hospital. The press release states that the juvenile succumbed to the injury and was pronounced dead. Chief Clint Uselton said in … [Read More...]

Police Briefs for November 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 17 23-014537 – North Camp Jordan – Public Service – Police met with representatives from Chattanooga Police, Codes Enforcement and Chattanooga Police north of the park in Chattanooga. The purpose of the effort was to advise the parties living in the homeless camp to vacate the area. The property, although in Chattanooga, is owned by East Ridge and will be developed in the near future. 23-014557 – 4300 … [Read More...]