East Ridge city offices and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For those with Monday trash service, the … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Jan. 15
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan. 14 Day Shift 515 Donaldson Road (auto burglary): Resident reported that his iPad was stolen from his vehicle … [Read More...]
New Restaurant at Jordan Crossing
A new sports grille is planned for construction inside Jordan Crossing. According to the Times Free Press, Jonathan's Grille, which has seven sites in the Nashville area, is slated for … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 14
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Day Shift 3611 Phelps Street (burglary): The residence was forcibly entered today between 0700 hours and 1100 hours. … [Read More...]
Health Department Urges Testing for Radon in Houses
Did you know that long term exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? In observance of National Radon Action Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department … [Read More...]
Video: City Council Meeting of Jan. 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwYF6OPmBqs&feature=youtu.be … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Sign Nicklaw, Uzo for 2020 Season
Pending league approval, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC announce Travis Nicklaw as the fourth signing of 2020. Nicklaw is coming from the Völsungur Football Club, a professional Icelandic team, and has proven himself to be a standout defender. Nicklaw has also been on Guam’s National team since 2012, and has made 21 appearances. In 2015 he helped obtain a historic win over Turkmenistan (1-0) in the country’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Four days later on June 15, 2015, Nicklaw scored his first … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 13
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. January 09– Day Shift 1500 Prater Road (A.O.A): Malcom Johnson was arrested on a Hamilton County warrant following a traffic stop at this location. 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Deaunte Robinson was arrested on an East Ridge warrant and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 619 Camp Jordan Parkway (harassment): An employee with Buddy’s BBQ reported that a female called in stating the … [Read More...]
TBI: Meth Eclipses Pot in Submissions to Lab for Analysis
NASHVILLE – For the first time since the TBI crime laboratories began keeping detailed statistics, methamphetamine eclipsed marijuana as the most-submitted drug in the state in 2019. “Drug addiction continues to be a major issue in Tennessee, and I believe this sharp increase in methamphetamine has a connection to our state’s ongoing opioid epidemic,” said TBI Director David Rausch. “Drug abusers often flow from depressants to stimulants and back again. As more people struggle with … [Read More...]
One Killed in Head-On Crash on I-24
One person was killed in a head-on crash in the 18000 block of Interstate 24 West, early Sunday morning. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, police, fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene, just past the Germantown Road exit at 3:45 a.m. First arriving crews reported two vehicles had collided head on with heavy entrapment-on both vehicles. One person was deceased. A Mutual Aid request was made for an additional Squad from Chattanooga for manpower to assist with the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 6-12
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 6-12. 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. Jan. 6 BEAVERS, AMY MESHELLE 8526 MAPLEWOOD TRAIL OOLTEWAH, 37363 Age at Arrest: 41 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge CRIMINAL TRESPASSING LOPEZ, RANDY 5209 STATELINE ROAD EAST RIDGE, 37412 Age … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Jan. 14
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. James Ahlquist - aggravated assault. Junior Beck - theft over $1,000, burglary, criminal conspiracy, forgery, theft under $1,000. Dustan Crawley - manufacture/delivery/sale of meth, possession firearm by felon, drug paraphernalia. George Heulett - DUI/2nd/PTR. Alexander Newton - suspended DL/alias capias, registration … [Read More...]
Animal Services Comes to the Aid of Injured Barred Owl
Animal Services Officer Leigh Stacy hoists a wire utility cart as Officer Caroline Smith prepares a carrier for Supervisor Crystal Reno to place an injured Barred Owl, Friday afternoon at a residence on Marlboro Avenue. East Ridge Animal Services came the aid of an injured Barred Owl that was found in the backyard of a Marlboro Avenue residence, early Friday morning. Jack Berry said he was awoken in the predawn hours on Friday by his dogs barking in the back yard of his Marlboro Avenue … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 10
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan 8 Day Shift 3400 Gail Drive (arrest): Pedro Garcia Gonzalez was arrested for driving on revoked for DUI at this location. 1033 Le Clercq Drive (Theft): The resident reported that a package was stolen from her front porch after Amazon emailed her that the package arrived on 01/07/2020 at 1809 hours. The victim checked her porch this morning, and the package was gone. The package contained two orthopedic … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Troopers Exchange Gunfire with Fleeing Suspect on Hwy. 27
UPDATE: According to information released by the HCSO on Saturday, a passenger in the car involved in the pursuit/shootout, has been charged with numerous drug crimes. Courtney Faulkner, 20, a passenger in the truck Cody Seals was operating, has been arrested and charged with the following: Methamphetamine for resale, Marijuana for resale, and Heroin for resale. Faulkner's bond has been set at $150,000. Cody Seals remains in a local hospital. The Hamilton County Sheriff's … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 SB MM 3, I-24 EB MM 185, I-24 WB 185. Traffic pacing will also occur for I-75 NB, I-75 SB, and I-24 EB. Additionally, shoulders may be closed at … [Read More...]
Two Arrested in Drug Bust
East Ridge police have charged two people with a litany of drug charges after executing a search warrant on Tuesday at a house on Burns Avenue. Allison Paige McKenzie, 33, of 1547 Burns Ave. and Scott Parker Daugherty, 42, of a St. Elmo Avenue address in Chattanooga are facing multiple drug charges, including possessing heroin, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana for resale. The pair were jailed on $117,500 bond through East Ridge, but court officials said both McKenzie and Daugherty were … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 8
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan 7 Day Shift 3408 Ten Oaks Drive- Theft- Upon arrival police spoke with the complainant. He advised sometime between 1500 hours 1-3 and 0805 hours on 1-6 unknown suspects took a portable cement mixer from his job site. The victim described the mixer as a Stone, 2.5 bag model, orange in color. The frame of the mixer had oversized tires on it, but one of the tires was flat. It possessed a new 6 HP Honda motor with a … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Truck Hauling Trackhoe Clips Bridge Forcing Shutdown of I-24 East
UPDATE: According to Hamilton County dispatch, I-24 East reopened at 2 a.m. on Wednesday. A look at TDOT Smartway map indicates the southbond lane of the Moore Road overpass is closed. Tuesday afternoon press release from TDOT follows: A truck hauling an oversized piece of construction equipment struck the concrete outer beam of the Moore Road bridge over I-24 East near mile marker 184 in Chattanooga this afternoon, causing considerable damage to the beam. I-24 East beneath the Moore … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 7
Jan. 6 Day Shift 4300 blk of Ringgold Road- Traffic Arrest- Anibal Ramirez was arrested on traffic charges following a traffic stop. 6728 Ringgold Road (Camping World)- Alarm- Police responded to the business on a fence alarm. Upon arrival nothing out of the ordinary was located. 4150 Ringgold Road (Walmart)- Panic Alarm- Upon arrival to the business the alarm was found to be accidental. 1421 Choate Road (Chattanooga Roofing Contractors)- Theft- Upon arrival police spoke … [Read More...]
Lingering Charge Dismissed Against Commissioner Boyd
A judge has dismissed a charge of attempted extortion against Hamilton County District 8 Commissioner Tim Boyd. Judge Andrew Freiberg's order was filed on Dec. 20. Boyd was indicted in April of 2018 and accused of threatening his campaign opponent Brent Lambert, who was then Mayor of East Ridge. Lambert was challenging the two-term incumbent in the Republican Primary. Boyd's trial in October 2018, ended in a mistrial, after Judge Freiberg threw out the extortion charge. The attempted … [Read More...]