On Tuesday, officials with the City of East Ridge accepted the award for "Excellence in Economic Development" during the awards ceremony at the 84th Annual Conference of the Tennessee Municipal League … [Read More...]
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New Law will Allow Developers to Hire Own Inspectors
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 23 24-009387, 24-009388 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive - Shoplifting - man was taken into custody in the parking … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 22 24-009356 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Trespass – A woman was issued a trespass warning after loss prevention … [Read More...]
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HCSO Narcotics Detectives Seize $51,000 Worth of Methamphetamine
On Monday, Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics & Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from HCSO SWAT Team and Uniformed Services personnel, executed a search … [Read More...]
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HCSO Investigating Shooting Involving a Potential Road Rage Incident
On Sunday afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of a person who had been shot during a possible road rage incident and had driven himself to a nearby Tri-Community Fire … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 20 24-009258- 1200 BLK Wright Street- Animal Call- The caller advised his neighbor has a rooster tied to his back porch. He was asked to contact Animal Control on Monday. 24-009265- 6600 BLK Hilton Drive- Suspicious Activity- The caller advised weird things were happening around her residence. Officers spoke with the caller. She requested an extra patrol in her neighborhood. 24-009272- 1500 BLK Waterhouse … [Read More...]
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HCSO Involved in Pursuit on South Terrace and Shallowford Road
Early Sunday morning just after midnight, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle near the 3700 block of South Terrace. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. As the pursuit continued, the suspect vehicle sideswiped a motorist traveling in the opposite direction on Shallowford Road. In order to protect the public, deputies executed a PIT maneuver, and the suspect vehicle was immobilized. As the car came to a stop, two passengers fled the vehicle … [Read More...]
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Stormwater Repairs Closes Belvoir at South Terrace
The intersection of Belvoir Avenue and South Terrace in East Ridge is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a failure in the stormwater sewer system located in the eastbound right lane of South Terrace adjacent to Belvoir. Crews will be out on Monday, July 24 to make the repairs. The work should be completed in a week since major excavation will be involved. Persons planning on traveling north on Belvoir Avenue are encouraged to use an alternate route such as: east or west on Fountain … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 19 24-009211 700 BLK South Lovell Avenue- Theft- The caller advised an unknown suspect took her trailer. She advised between 7/18/2024 at 1900 hours and 7/19/2024 around 0700 hours someone went on her property and took her trailer. The trailer was described as a 4x5 foot black trailer that is valued at $750. There is no further information on suspects currently. 24-009217- 6700 BLK of Ringgold Road- … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for July 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Adrian Berry - Evading, Resisting, Reckless Endangerment, Bicycle/No Light at Night. Jeremy Boston - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Marcus Kennemer - Aggravated Assault, Possession Firearm during Felony. Ivory McReynolds - Domestic Assault. Charles Thompson - Identity Theft, Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, DUI, … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 18 24-009165 – 3600 BLK Fountain Avenue – Suspicious Activity – Officers spoke with a party at the police department, who reported an unknown female approached her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway at 0321hrs this morning. In the video provided, the female approached her vehicle from the side of the house appeared to be talking to someone on her cell phone. The subject did not damage or remove … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests July 13-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 13-18. 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. Saturday, July 13 MILLER, SAMSON ACE1067 BREXSLEY SQ #109 CHATTANOOGA, 37401Age at Arrest: 26 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeDRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE RODRIQUEZ, JOSE JAVIER3616 WIMBERLY LANE … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 17 24-009111- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Assist Other Agency - Police responded to this location after Chattanooga Police requested assistance in apprehending an aggravated robbery suspect. Officers moved in on the location and were able to take the suspect into custody without incident. The suspect was transported by CPD for questioning. 24-009124 – 3800 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – A man was … [Read More...]
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UPDATED: Martinez Apprehended in Nashville
UPDATE: According to THP social media, Ulises Martinez, 24, is in custody. He is a suspected auto thief wanted for questioning in the death of Smokin Thighs restaurant owner Matthew Carney. Specialized Investigations Division TITANS detectives just apprehended him at the Somatel Motel on Metroplex Drive near I-24 and Harding Place. UPDATE: Law enforcement officials said Thursday, that the latest intelligence gained from this investigation, police believe Martinez fled Hamilton County and … [Read More...]
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PIT Maneuver Utilized to Stop Vehicle Traveling Wrong Way on Interstate
On Wednesday morning at 7:00 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were advised of an active road rage incident occurring on Lee Highway. Deputies quickly located the two vehicles involved in the incident in the parking lot of a local business located at Old Lee Highway and Apison Pike. When deputies attempted to intervene, a gold Nissan Armada fled the scene headed west on Apison Pike. The vehicle turned south into the northbound I-75 North exit ramp traveling the wrong way. Due to the … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 16 24-009071- 900 BLK Spring Creek Road- Mental Health Consumer- The caller advised a patient was causing a disorder in the emergency room. Officers were able to calm the patient. Later police were called back to the emergency room due to the patient causing another disorder. The patient was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. 24-009081- 3800 BLK Ringgold Road- Auto Theft- The caller advised his … [Read More...]
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VIDEO: City Council Meeting of July 11
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Police Briefs for July 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 15 24-009034- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Possible Wanted Person- An anonymous caller advised a man and woman were possibly staying at the motel. The couple is suspected of thefts in Georgia (nothing confirmed). They, nor their vehicle, was located. 24-009042- 5300 BLK Spriggs Street- Disorder- Police responded to a disorder between neighbors. The argument was over parking issues. They were all asked to … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 13 24-008940 – 3600 BLK Wimberly Lane – Warrant Service – Officers executed an arrest warrant for theft of property. The subject was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident. 24-008956 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Stolen Vehicle - Police observed a vehicle, based on an LPR hit, which had been reported as stolen two days prior. A high-risk stop was conducted on Ringgold Road. The driver was the … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for July 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Jasmine Bell - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Child Neglect. Alexus Cassaday - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia. Kent Cunic - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR (2). Desiree Dooley - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Jesse Land - Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Public Intoxication. Misty Pulley … [Read More...]