Sterling Holdings LLC has acquired the property at 1410 N. Mack Smith Road, the site of the former Budgetel Inn. Sterling Holdings LLC is the entity associated with the Gateway Development, of which … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Dec. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 3 : A Squad 25-012531 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive - Miscellaneous Complaint - Several residents on … [Read More...]
Dean Asking for Another Term as Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk
The Vote Vince Dean campaign officially announces that Vince Dean will seek another term as the Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk. The Office of Criminal Court Clerk functions independently in the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 30-Dec. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Lee Highway
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on the morning of December 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 7700 block of Lee Highway. As the deputy returned to his patrol vehicle to verify … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 2 : B Squad 25-012486- Bennett Rd/Shadowlawn Drive- Animal Call- An anonymous RP requested police check … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Dec. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26: B Squad 25-012333- 5000 BLK Newport Drive – Suspicious - A woman reported she is house-sitting at the above residence for the homeowner and wished to document a suspicious incident. She advised an older maroon Nissan SUV with no registration plates pulled in front of the residence. A tall, thin male exited the vehicle, pulled a hood over his head, and knocked on the door. After receiving no … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-29. 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, Nov. 23 OVERTON, BROOKLYN JOLEIGH5006 CAROLYN LANE CHATTNOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 19 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: POSSESSION OF METH (SELL, DEL. OR … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Dockett December 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Jason Brown - 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery. Liza Butler - Carjacking, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault. Jontae Duckett - 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Assault. Tiffany Eustice - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Miranda Gifford - Possession Meth/PTR. Lisa Hillman - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. John … [Read More...]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
With Black Friday upon us, Sheriff Austin Garrett Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Driving Safety Never drive intoxicated. Expect heavy traffic and delays near major shopping areas. Obey traffic signals and watch for pedestrians. Parking Lot Safety Always lock your vehicle so that any firearm, valuables or purchases not carried on your person … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 25 : A Squad 25-012301 – 8900 BLK Lee Highway - Warrant Service - A Bradley County deputy met ERPD to affect transport of a man on an active East Ridge warrant for Theft. Valley was taken into custody and transported to HCSO without incident. 25-012290 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road- Disorder/Arrest - The caller requested police remove his girlfriend from his apartment due to her screaming and unplugging … [Read More...]
City of East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 26. All properties scheduled for Friday garbage and recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 1. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup date. For more information about … [Read More...]
U-Turn Leads to Drug Bust
A motorist's illegal U-turn resulted in the East Ridge Police Department making a substantial drug bust on Saturday. According to a press release from the department, police on routine patrol observed a Cadillac make an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. The patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as Caderius Word and the passenger as Brooklyn Overton. After the police instructed Word to exit the vehicle several … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21: B Squad 25-012147 500 BLK Sharondale Drive- Residential Fire - Police responded to this residence for a report of a residential fire. Police assisted with traffic control while ERFD put out the blaze. Night Shift November 21: D Squad 25-012177-3700 BLK Fountain Avenue- Assault - Police were called to the apartment above to a female party claiming that two females had dragged her by the hair, kicked, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 18-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 18-22. 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. Friday, Nov. 14 Tuesday, Nov. 18 ALONZO-JOSE, JOSE REYNALDO327 COUNTY ROAD ALBERTVILLE, 35951Age at Arrest: 26 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING UNDER THE … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Deputy-Involved Shooting
On Saturday at approximately midnight, two sheriff’s deputies were involved in a deputy-involved shooting at a gas station located at the corner of Highway 58 and Murray Hills Drive. The two deputies involved in the incident were uninjured and one suspect was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. As is standard procedure, Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp has directed the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to conduct an inquiry into the facts of this morning’s … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 24. As a result of the Thanksgiving holiday, only in-custody cases are being heard. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Brenda Arbajian - Possession of Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Angeline Baggett - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Miranda Howland - Possession Meth/PTR. Michael Kirby - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Andrew Manier - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Jairo Portillo - DUI/2nd, … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Second Arrest in 2023 Orchard Knob Avenue Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the June 14, 2023 homicide that occurred in the 900 block of Orchard Knob Avenue. Arterrius Allen (DOB: 04/13/1989) is charged with one count of first degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Cordarrius Bailey. He was arrested and taken to the Hamilton County Jail. Terry Scott Anderson (DOB: 03/15/1999) was previously charged with first degree murder in this case. He was arrested in July, 2023. This information is preliminary … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 20 : A Squad 25-012106 - Bennett Road/Schmidt Road - Suspicious Person - The high-school SRO requested patrol assist in locating an unknown male who was roaming the gymnasium and then walked off campus once a teacher confronted him. The party was located down the street, and the SRO identified him as a student. The male was then returned to the school. 25-012115 – 600 BLK Belvoir Avenue - Backup EMS - … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 19 : A Squad 25-012067 – 1000 BLK John Ross Road - Harassment - A party reported that the suspect followed her to Anderson Avenue, where she then got out of her vehicle and spit on her car. The RP said the encounter was unprovoked, and she believed the woman was harassing her because of a prior car accident the two had been in. Simultaneously, the suspect contacted the police and requested a harassment … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 18 : B Squad 25-0112036-Old Ringgold Road/Poindexter Avenue-MVC/DUI Arrest/Evading - Police responded to the intersection of Poindexter Avenue and Old Ringgold Road on a report of a crash with unknown injuries. Upon Police arrival, an unidentified male fled the scene of the crash. A perimeter was set up in the immediate area and the department issued drone was deployed to attempt to locate the … [Read More...]