It took 13 months to build at a cost of nearly three quarters of a million dollars, but the brand spanking new Pierce Enforcer fire engine was ceremoniously nudged into its bay at East Ridge Fire … [Read More...]
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Bridge Construction Prompts Traffic Shift on Interstate 24
As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange in, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin implementing a traffic shift on … [Read More...]
Student Arrested for Making Threats Against East Hamilton Middle School
On Friday, September 29, at approximately 10:50 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit Deputies took a juvenile suspect into custody in connection to the social media threats made … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 28 23-012351 – 100 BLK Fawn Drive – Arrest – Officers responded to the area of Camp Jordan Parkway after … [Read More...]
Weekend Concrete Repairs Continue on Interstate 24
Drivers traveling on I-24 near the US-27 split in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming concrete repair activities that will have an impact on traffic over the next several weekends (excluding … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 25-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 25-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Sept. 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 27 23-012291- 4200 BLK S. Terrace- Theft- The victim reported that his HP printer and a set of headphones had been stolen from his home. He stated his wife is ill and has home health providers in the residence. He stated they have had some issues with a couple of the providers. He said about three weeks ago his wife was in the hospital. He believes that is when the printer and headphones went missing. … [Read More...]
Small Cities Coalition Holds Annual Luncheon for Hamilton County Legislative Delegation
The Mayors and City Managers of the Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County hosted their annual luncheon for their legislative delegation on Tuesday, September 26 at Soddy-Daisy Community Center. Representatives from the Small Cities Coalition included Mayor Morty Lloyd and City Manager Wayon Hines with Collegedale, Mayor Brian Williams and City Manager Scott Miller with East Ridge, Mayor David Howell and City Manager Kirsten Ert Acuff with Lakesite, Mayor Walker Jones and Town Consultant … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 26 23-012258 –Ringgold RD at Mack Smith Rd –Hit and Run- A white box truck struck an SUV and left the scene traveling eastbound on Ringgold Rd. The driver of the SUV was checked by EMS personnel. The officer on scene received the registration plate info for the suspect vehicle. 23-011286 –4214 Ringgold RD –Stolen Vehicle Recovery– Chattanooga Police Department recovered a 2016 Honda that was reported … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for September 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 22 23-012076- 4400 BLK Bennett Road- Child Abuse/Arrest- A man was taken into custody for aggravated child abuse. 23-012103 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – DUI – A party was taken into custody for DUI. 23-012099- Ringgold Road.@ Swope- Miscellaneous- Officers were flagged down at this location by a female. She stated she was in a disorder with a male party she only knew as “Miley Cyrus.” She said he was a … [Read More...]
Former ERHS Student Files Federal Lawsuit
A former East Ridge High School student filed a federal lawsuit against Hamilton County, the school district, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, alleging excessive use of force in his arrest last September. Tauris Sledge filed the suit on Wednesday and is seeking $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. The plaintiff claims he suffered physical, mental and emotional injuries. "Defendant McRae's attack resulted in Tauris L. Sledge suffering an immediate … [Read More...]
Community Center to Host Free Monthly Birthday Parties for Kids
The East Ridge Community Center is celebrating birthdays by hosting free monthly birthday parties for kids. Children in the community ages 1 to 16 years old, are invited to sign up to celebrate their own birthday month or just come and help other kids celebrate their birthday. The event is held on the second Saturday of each month at the East Ridge Community Center located at 1515 Tombras Avenue. The monthly birthday parties, beginning at 1 p.m., will have music, balloon animals, t-shirts, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 20-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 20-24. 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. Wednesday, September 20 ALLEN, TERRIE LYNNHOMELESS CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 57 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePOSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINEPOSSESSION OF SCH VPOSSESSION OF DRUG … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 26
The following people are scheduled to appear before Judge Tracy Cox at East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, September 26. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Tracey Appleberry - Criminal Conspiracy. Terrie Allen - Possession Meth, Possession Schedule V, Resisting, Public Intoxication, Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Bates - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Shoplifting, Drug Paraphernalia. Floyd Coulson - Possession Cocaine, Possession Meth, Drug … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Three-Alarm Fire Damages Camping World Facility
UPDATE: More than a dozen RVs were destroyed by Friday evening's fire at Camping World. According to a technician who works at the facility, the employees working in the structures that were destroyed by the fire had left and locked up at about 6 p.m. A short time later, the fire was detected by surveillance cameras at Camping World. It is the technician's opinion that the fire may have been caused by a malfunctioning air-conditioning system in one of the RVs inside the structure. The technician … [Read More...]
Weekend Concrete Repairs Continue on Interstate 24
Drivers traveling on I-24 near the US-27 split should be aware of upcoming concrete repair activities that will have an impact on traffic over the next several weekends (excluding holidays). On Friday evening, September 22, at 9:00 pm ET until no later than Monday morning, September 25, at 6:00 am ET, the South Market Street exit ramp from the US 27 North ramp will be closed. Drivers will access South Market Street via Exit 180A (Rossville Boulevard). Traffic on I-24 East will not be impacted by … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for September 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 21 23-012033- 3600 BLK Helen Lane- Found Property- The caller advised a purse was found in the roadway at this address. On arrival police collected three bags along with miscellaneous items scattered on the ground. With the items police located documents associated with multiple people. Police attempted to locate phone numbers for the parties, calling the numbers without success. Police turned all … [Read More...]
HCHD’s Step ONE Program Announces Selections for Teaching Garden Grants
The Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE program is pleased to announce the ten organizations selected for the 2023 - 2024 Teaching Garden Grants. Step ONE received a record number of 28 applications this year for the ten $1,000 awards. It was a tough decision as community organizations had creative and well-thought-out plans for their garden programs. The Step One program selected the ten grantees based on which organizations best fit the criteria, such as the strength of garden vision … [Read More...]
Road Closure
Choate Road at Ringgold Road to Close Briefly Next Week Beginning on Tuesday, September 26 Talley Construction crews will close the intersection of Choate Road and Ringgold Road. Construction is planned to begin on Tuesday and to be completed in about five days. During this phase of construction, the intersection will remain closed while crews install new crossings. Once completed, Talley Construction will open Choate Road at Ringgold Road. During this closure, all traffic attempting to access … [Read More...]
Blood Assurance’s Supply of O-Positive Blood is Critically Low
Blood Assurance is making an urgent appeal for people to donate O-Positive blood, the most common blood type in the country. Officials with Blood Assurance said that as of Thursday afternoon, it had only 110 units, which is a half-day supply. That’s 600 units short of where we need to be. As a result of the low supply, Blood Assurance officials may be forced to urge area hospitals to postpone elective surgeries until the supply stabilizes. O-positive is the most common blood type, accounting for … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for September 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 20 23-011986- 1700 BLK Tombras Avenue- Found Property- The caller advised he found a firearm in the grass at this location. On scene the handgun was found to be stolen out of Red Bank. It was recovered and removed from NCIC. The handgun was put in property. 23-011993- 200 BLK Eads Street- AOA- Police responded with ERFD on an odor investigation. Officers stood by while ERFD handled the call. No number … [Read More...]