Early voting in the Tennessee General Election begins today, Wednesday, October 16 and runs through October 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. The last day for voters to request an absentee … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Oct. 14-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 14-17. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 16 24-013253 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Arrest - While working an extra-duty job, the on-duty officer … [Read More...]
Heavener to Lead U.S. Attorney’s Office in Election Day Program
KNOXVILLE – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Mac D. Heavener, III will lead the efforts of the Office in connection with the Justice … [Read More...]
Oct. 16 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 15 24-013219 – 1300 BLK Laredo Avenue– Suspicious Activity - A juvenile stated he received death threats on … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 11 24-013055 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Suspicious Activity - Police responded to the listed address on a … [Read More...]
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U.S. Senate Candidate Gloria Johnson endorses Heather McClendon for State House
Like McClendon, Johnson has spent her career as a special educator, advocating for the children who need it the most. Tennessee House 30 Candidate Heather McClendon (D-Belvoir) proudly accepted the endorsement of U.S. Senate Candidate Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) Monday. Johnson, a special education teacher and famed member of the ‘Tennessee Three,’ noted McClendon’s experience and spirit as reasons she chose to back her campaign. “Tennessee needs a strong fighter like Heather McClendon, a … [Read More...]
Heather McClendon Seeking District 30 House Seat
Heather McClendon (D-Belvoir) is challenging incumbent Esther Helton-Haynes (R-East Ridge) in the race for Tennessee House of Representatives District 30 in the November general election. Early voting for the general election begins on Wednesday, October 16. McClendon, a school psychologist who has never run for public office, said she is running because she believes that our representatives need to be more accessible to the voters. "I believe voters are disconnected from their … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 11-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 11-13 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, October 11 COLLAZO ROSA, LUIS ENRIQUE35 COUNTRY MINOR LANE APT 7 RINGGOLD, 30736Age at Arrest: 33 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeDRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEOPEN CONTAINER LAWDRIVING ON … [Read More...]
Beloved Doug Rosser Passes
William Douglas "Doug" Rosser of East Ridge, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1941, in Cleveland, Tn., to Troy William Rosser and Vera Louise Wright Rosser. Doug graduated from the old Central High School in 1960. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. During his time serving he was stationed at Lackland AFB in Texas, Azores AFB in Portugal during the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Shots Fired Call During Football Game at Ooltewah High
On Friday night at about 9:40 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a shots fired call at Ooltewah High School near the tennis courts during a football game. The game was between two visiting teams and did not involve the team from Ooltewah. HCSO School Resource Deputies (SRD) were the first to respond to the area as the crowd dispersed. HCSO deputies spoke to a suspect, Connor Shannon, who stated his cousins were getting assaulted. He admitted to firing a shot into the … [Read More...]
Woman Charged in Murder of Sister
On Friday, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office detective charged Brittni Harmon Moore, 27, with First Degree Murder in the killing of her sister. According to a HCSO press release, the incident happened Thursday evening on Thrush Hollow Lane in East Brainerd. According to an arrest report, Moore called 911 from a grocery store in Chattanooga, saying she killed someone at a home on Thrush Hollow Lane. Deputies responded to the home where they found the victim of the body, Brianna Harmon. She had … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Dockets for Oct. 14 and 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14 and 15. Monday's docket consists of in-custody hearings as prosecutors and public defenders are attending conferences. Tuesday's docket consists of criminal cases. Monday, October 14 Desiree Dooley - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Demestrus Lovelace - Possession MDMA/Resale/Capias, Possession Marijuana/Resale/Capias, Drug … [Read More...]
HCSO Narcotics & Special Operations Unit Seize Drugs, Cash, and Other Paraphernalia
On Wednesday, Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit, assisted by members of the HCSO SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 8200 block of Old Cleveland Pike in Ooltewah. The following items, which totaled over $320,000 in street value, were seized from the residence: Methamphetamine (3.2 Pounds) Heroin (1 Pound) Cocaine (1 Pound) Fentanyl (3/4 Pounds) Fentanyl Pills (½ Pound) $56,223 in U.S. Currency Two … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 7-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 7-10. 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, October 7 BRICENOD HERNANDEZ, WINDER ALEJANDRO3640 SHIRL JO LANE CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 20 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeASSAULT SIMPLE DOMESTICDRINKING UNDER … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 9 24-012961 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane – Disorder - The caller reported a fellow resident of his apartments started following him after a traffic miscommunication in the parking lot. The caller stated a male party in a black Dodge Charger verbalized slurs at him and then followed him for a considerable distance after a confrontation. The complainant requested documentation of the verbal disorder in case of … [Read More...]
Marshal Shoots and Kills Man while being Dragged by Car
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force were attempting to locate a wanted individual at an apartment complex on North Germantown Road in Chattanooga. While interviewing residents in the complex, there was a … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 8 24-012921 - 4214 Ringgold Rd – Found Property - A male came to the police department and dropped a wallet off that he found. It is unknown where the wallet was found due to the male leaving after dropping it off. 24-012930 – 500 BLK South Seminole Dr – Traffic Stop - Officers observed a white KIA Sportage traveling northbound in the 500 block of S Seminole Drive. Upon checking the registration, the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 4 24-012729 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Intoxicated Person - An anonymous citizen reported seeing a heavyset male, unconscious, on the side of the road. He was located at Camp Jordan Parkway and US41 North, attempting to stand. The man appeared highly intoxicated, had slurred speech, unable to stand and was bleeding from the head with a large hematoma over his right eye. He was transported for … [Read More...]
Man Arrested for Theft at Center for Creative Arts School
The Hamilton County School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (CCA) was informed by his school administration that an unknown male had stolen property from the school grounds over the course of two Saturdays last month. The Deputy reviewed surveillance footage and discovered that a middle-aged, white male driving an older model Ford pickup truck was taking metal pipes and other material from the loading dock area on both occasions. The materials … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Hixson Pike
On Saturday, at approximately 7:40 am, a resident living near the 7400 block of Hixson Pike called 911 stating a motorcycle accident had occurred just south of her residence. The woman and her husband were on their front porch when they noticed a blinking light in the woods. Upon further investigation, they located a motorcycle and an unresponsive rider and immediately called 911. Deputies and emergency services responded, however, the rider, later identified as Clifford Barbee, was pronounced … [Read More...]