This from officials with the East Ridge Optimist Club: This Saturday June 22, 2019 is our 5th annual car show for kids. All proceeds are used to fund our community projects. Please, come out and … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests June 10-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 10-14. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Rezoning Passes on First Reading
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that would rezone a large tract of property east of Spring Creek Road, paving the way for construction of a soccer stadium … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for June 13
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. June 12 Day Shift 6650 Ringgold Road: Nathan Coker was taken into custody on a Catoosa County … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for June 12
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports from June 11. June 11 Day Shift 3711 Sullivan Avenue: Officers assisted a man by taking him to … [Read More...]
CPD Warns of Dangerous Drugs after Four Die in Overdoses
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Chattanooga Police and Mayor Andy Berke are warning the public that extremely dangerous drugs are being bought and sold - and they say four people have died … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for June 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 18. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Madalin Anca Alexandru - Identity Theft (3), Fraud Use of Credit Card (3). Kenneth Beard - Aggravated Domestic Assault, Unlawful Possession of Firearm. Sebastian Perez-Gomez - Rape. Christopher Suttles - Suspended DL/Alias Capias, No Insurance. Marcus Thomas - Possession Schedule I, Possession Schedule VI, Solicitation of … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for June 11
The following information is from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. June 10 Day Shift 2774 Fountain Avenue: Police responded to an activated alarm at this residence. The homeowner was away from the home and the neighbor was checking the residence. 4348 Ringgold Road: Police responded to this location regarding a report of a missing juvenile that was located at the Checkers Restaurant. Police contacted the juvenile inside the Checkers … [Read More...]
Police Briefs June 10
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports from June 5 through June 9. June 05– Day Shift 1020 Hibbler Circle: The resident advised police that his video surveillance camera recorded a tall and thin black male attempting to enter his 2013 Nissan Rogue at 2:34am this morning. The subject can be seen using a flashlight to see into the locked car. The suspect tried to open the handle but was unsuccessful. Officers were able to determine … [Read More...]
Metro Ideas Project Announces School Budget Calculator Ahead of Commission Vote
Metro Ideas Project announced its calculator to help Hamilton County residents estimate their property taxes under the proposed FY2020 School Board budget while accounting for unfunded items left out of the proposal. VIEW THE PROJECT: https://metroideas.org/projects/hcde-tax-calculator/ The budget calculator helps residents understand the personal impact of the proposed $34 million increase requested by the Hamilton County School Board while also highlighting key items that were not … [Read More...]
TBI Releases ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’
NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee and violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’: · Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated increased by 1.0%. · Property-crime related offenses … [Read More...]
Uselton Graduates from FBI Academy
Officials with the East Ridge Police Department announced Monday that Lt. Clint Uselton, Patrol Commander for the department recently graduated from the FBI National Academy. In a press release, Assistant Police Chief Stan Allen said that Lt. Uselton graduated from the 276th session on June 7. Lt. Uselton was among 255 law enforcement executives from all around the world in this class. Less than one percent of all law enforcement officers are selected to attend the program. Lt. Uselton has … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests June 3-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 3-9. 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. CHAMBERS, TIMOTHY JAMES STATELINE ROAD ROSSVILLE, 30741 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge PUBLIC INTOXICATION ROBERSON, JADIESHA ARLONS 1101 CRUTCHEFIELD ST CHATTANOOGA, 37406 … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket June 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Garrett Bittenbender - Violation Order of Protection, Violation Order of Protection/For Capias (3). Bobby Elliott - Interference with 911/PTR, Theft of Property. Matthew Poythress - Unauthorized Use/PTR, Aggravated Domestic, False Imprisonment, Interference with 911. Carlos Ramirez Galindez - Domestic Assault. Willie … [Read More...]
TBI Asking for Public’s Help; Nellsch May be Connected to Additional Crimes
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Clarksville Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into a man who may be connected to more than the one crime for which he already faces charges. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents joined the investigation into Roy Michel Nellsch (DOB 12-31-56) earlier this week. Law enforcement officers arrested the Logan, Alabama man on May 22nd and charged him with … [Read More...]
Thomas Arrested on Drug, Solicitation Charges at Waverly Motel
On Thursday, East Ridge police arrested a man at the Waverly motel on drug charges and solicitation of a minor. According to an affidavit of complaint, ERPD responded to 1503 McDonald Road to serve a Hamilton County warrant against Marcus Lorenzo Thomas Jr. When officers contacted Thomas in room 119 they encountered a 16-year-old girl. The girl told police that Thomas had groped her against her will and that she had told him to stop. According to the girl, Thomas offered her … [Read More...]
Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested
According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, two men have been arrested in connection with recent auto burglaries. Assistant Chief Stan Allen released the following information on Thursday morning: On Wednesday, June 05, 2019 at 6:10 AM East Ridge Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of Weldon Drive for a found property call. When they arrived several items such as school related papers, markers, and a hole punch were found tossed on the ground. Officers were … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for June 5
The following information was provided from "pass along" reports by the East Ridge Police Department. June 4 Day Shift 520 Sharondale Road: The resident reported that two (2) of his vehicles were entered overnight, and approximately $348 cash was stolen. The vehicles were both left unlocked, and one of them had the windows down. 323 Camp Jordan Parkway: Police responded to a disorder between a man and woman located behind a mulch pile in the gravel parking lot of Camp … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Actions from June 3 Meeting
Aside from the rezoning of the 60 acres for the Red Wolves SC development, the East Ridge Planning Commission took the following actions. The commission voted unanimously to rezone four acres of property at 3400 Ringgold Road for applicant Evan Greene to build a mixed-use development of retail stores, apartments, and townhouses. The property was once the site of a business selling Jim Walter homes, but has been vacant for a number of years. Greene told the board that he wanted to build … [Read More...]
Police Briefs June 4
The following information was provided by the East Ridge Police Department from "pass along" reports. June 3 Day Shift 6212 Ringgold Road: A field interview was conducted on a man after he walked into the Farmer’s Insurance and staff believed him to be disoriented due to old age. The man was missing teeth which made him hard to understand but it was determined he was not impaired of confused. He was transported to the Budgetel where he us currently residing. 6700 Ringgold … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Red Wolves Development Clears Planning Commission
An artist's rendering of the commercial/residential district surrounding the proposed Red Wolves Stadium. UPDATE: The story contains links to detailed technical information from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency concerning the rezoning of the 60 acres for purposes of developing the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC stadium and mixed-use development. Click on the links … [Read More...]