On Friday, the Hamilton County Health Department reported 96 new COVID-19 cases for a cumulative total of 939 since the first case was reported in Hamilton County on March 13, 2020. “Transmission is … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for June 2
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 2. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Traffic cases begin at 3 p.m. followed by … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue … [Read More...]
Health Department Efforts to Slow COVID-19 Spread among Vulnerable Populations
The Hamilton County Health Department reports 71 new positive cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 843. Of the 71 new cases, the vulnerable Hispanic population … [Read More...]
Springvale Road Woman Charged with Child Neglect
Stephanie Fletcher East Ridge police arrested a Springvale Road woman on Wednesday after a neighbor encountered one of her young children wandering naked in the neighborhood. Stephanie Fletcher, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 28
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. May 27 Day Shift 5342 Matthews Drive (property damage): The resident reported an unknown suspect, … [Read More...]
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East Ridge Has Second Most Cases of COVID-19 in County
The Hamilton County Health Department released the latest information on the pandemic on Thursday. According to the health department's "hot spot" map, East Ridge recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday bringing the total number of those who have been diagnosed with the virus to 82. With the additional cases, East Ridge's 37412 zip code now has the second most cases in the county, lagging behind only East Lake. There were 71 additional cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday, the … [Read More...]
May 27 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. May 26 Day Shift 723 Maryland Circle- Vehicle Burglary- Upon arrival police spoke to Robert Davis. He advised he left his Glock Gen 5 9 mm (Serial BZFB858) and a pink Ruger LCP .380 (unknown serial number) in the center console of his vehicle. Davis advised sometime between 2200 hours last night and 8:30 this morning an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and took his guns. The Glock … [Read More...]
VIDEO: May 26 Industrial Development Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJsMANmxoM&feature=youtu.be … [Read More...]
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
May 27 thru May 31 Wednesday May 27 East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site 2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407 Hours: 7 AM-11 AM Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site 2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406 Hours: 7 AM-11 AM Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street) 730 E 11th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Hours: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Walk-up for … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 26
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. May 21 – Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Rd- Carla Lewis walked up to 405 being under the influence of alcohol. She was deemed to be a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication. 6701 Ringgold Rd- John Hurst was arrested on a county warrant for felony theft. 3661 Larry Ln- Resident advised an unknown party broke into his garage and took several items, including two firearms. … [Read More...]
COVID-19 Testing Extended at Camp Jordan Park
East Ridge officials announced today that two extra days have been added to the COVID-19 drive-thru testing event located in the parking lot of Camp Jordan. The event will be extended to include Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28. Sponsored by the City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems, Hamilton County Health Department and Kroger Health, the event, which began May 20, offers free COVID-19 testing and will continue to operate from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during the additional two … [Read More...]
Silverdale Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
According to a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office press release, an employee of Silverdale tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The Silverdale employee, whose close family member had tested positive, was administered the test on Thursday as a precaution, the press release states. CDC recommended guidelines are being utilized at the Silverdale facility to assure the safety and well-being of all staff and inmates. Jail personnel are also currently tracking all inmates and personnel who may have … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 18-24. 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. HESS, ROBERT LEE17 KELSEY DRIVE ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeVANDALISMTHEFT UNDER 1000THEFT UNDER 1000 HILT, CHRISTOPHER ANTONIO2012 BACHAN STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37406Age … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 26
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 26. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Daniel Dodson - Theft under $1,000. Roy Galloway - Possession Firearm while committing a Felony, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession Schedule IV, Assault on Police, Evading Arrest, Theft under $1,000, Altering Serial Number. Austin Hardin - Possession Meth/PTR. Christopher Hilt - Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Revoked … [Read More...]
TDOT Reconsiders Pile Driving at Night
As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 over Germantown Road in Chattanooga, TDOT contract crews have begun pile driving operations for bridge foundations on Germantown Road near I-24. Originally this work was scheduled to take place during nighttime hours when traffic volume is lower because Germantown Road must be reduced to one lane in each direction during the work. On Wednesday evening, the contractor drove a test pile beginning at 10:00 p.m. and ending by 2:00 a.m. EDT, not … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Opening under New Guidelines
Officials announced on Friday that it will be opening up East Ridge Municipal Court under new guidelines in coming weeks. According to a press release, June 2 will see the re-opening of both traffic court and criminal cases. Traffic court will begin at 3 p.m. and criminal court will follow at 5 p.m. The following guidelines will be implemented: Before entrance to the courtroom each individual must answer all health-related questions and temperature reading. Everyone appearing in court will be … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Single interior lane closures will occur on I-24 EB and WB between MM 182 and 184 to support demolition of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge. Additionally, there will be lane closures in the … [Read More...]
Health Department Closes Bonnyshire COVID-19 Testing Site and Opens Four New Sites
The Hamilton County Health Department is closing their COVID-19 testing site at the Bonnyshire Emissions Testing Center and relocating this service to four different Hamilton County schools: Brainerd High School, East Lake Academy, Hardy Elementary, and Orchard Knob Elementary. The move comes about as vehicle emissions testing prepares to resume across the state. The Health Department would like to thank its partner Opus Inspections for allowing use of the facility. “Since launching our COVID-19 … [Read More...]
Parkridge East Staff Treated to Lunch
A couple of local State Farm Insurance agents and the owner of Buddy's Bar-b-q teamed up on Thursday afternoon to do something nice for East Ridge health care workers. Justin Robinson who has a State Farm agency on Ringgold Road and his fellow Hixson agent Brett Smalley provided a barbecue plate from Buddy's for 198 health care workers at Parkridge East Hospital. The barbecue, some of the best around, was catered by Deanne Dawes's crew at the popular eatery in Jordan Crossing. "We wanted to give … [Read More...]
May 21 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. May 20 Day Shift 916 Donaldson Rd- The resident reported her vehicle was broken into overnight. The victim also stated there had been several unauthorized purchases on her credit/debit card that was in the vehicle. No suspect info. 6728 Ringgold Rd- Staff from Camping World called in reference to a party in a blue van that had been seen on their lot. Contact was made with the occupant who … [Read More...]