Construction of the new animal shelter in East Ridge is now complete and city officials are inviting the public to join them for the celebration of the grand opening. On Thursday, September 26th, … [Read More...]
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HCSO Responds to Incident at Ooltewah High School, Student Arrested
On Tuesday at approximately 11:30 A.M., the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy assigned to Ooltewah High School responded to a call from a school administrator requesting … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, September 17. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 4 p.m. Christopher Breedlove - Possession Fentanyl, Drug … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Threat at Chattanooga Preparatory School
Firearm Recovered Earlier on Friday morning, at approximately 8:45 am, the School Resource Deputy at Chattanooga Preparatory School and school administrators began investigating information relative … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 12 24-011698 – 5500 BLK Ringgold Road – Medical Emergency - Officers observed a male subject having an … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 11 24-011633 – 700 BLK Belvoir Avenue – Theft from Vehicle - The resident stated sometime during the … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Sept. 8-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 8-11. 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, September 8 CANCINO RUIZ, GILBERTO1206 4TH AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37407Age at Arrest: 33 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION LOPEZ-TOMAS, ALVARO1702 SULLIVAN STREET … [Read More...]
September 11 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 10 24-011608 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road– Fraud - An employee received a call from a number showing Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office advising of a warrant for his arrest. He is out $520 after following the instructions given by the scammer. Night Shift September 10 24-011624 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Miscellaneous - A white Chevrolet Camaro arrived at the police department occupied by three individuals. The … [Read More...]
HCSO Officially Opens New Inmate Electrical Vocational Program
On Monday, September 9, Sheriff Austin Garrett officially announced the opening of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Re-Entry Program’s new Electrical Vocational Program for inmates. This program is part of Sheriff Austin Garrett’s vision to expand our agency’s Re-Entry Program to include vocational training for inmates in the field of electrical services. The electrical program was implemented at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center and will provide inmates with work-ready skills. … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 9 24-011549 – 1500 BLK Waterhouse Street – Unknown 911 - Police dispatched to a Rapid SOS call with the sound of children in the background. Nothing located. 24-011553 – 100 Interstate 75 NB – Disorder-Rolling - Police were advised of a rolling disorder occurring Northbound on I-75, Police checked the area, but no disorder was located. The reporting party advised via phone the incident occurred near … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to School Threat at Hunter Middle School; Student Charged
On Monday afternoon. a QuickTip Alert was received by Hamilton County Department of Education Officials. The alert, which originated from a student at Hunter Middle School, indicated that another student stated they would bomb the school. The HCSO School Resource Deputy assigned to Hunter Middle School was immediately contacted and the student was shortly identified and immediately isolated for further questioning. During the investigation the HCSO SRD obtained written statements from other … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 6 24-011435- 6700 BLK Ringgold Road- Disorder - Police responded to a disorder complaint where a party was located. The subject was taken into custody after dispatch confirmed he had active felony warrants out of Walker County, GA and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 24-011432 – 3100 BLK Bimini Place – Violation of Conditions of Release - Police responded to speak with the reporting party who … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 5-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 5-7. 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. Thursday, September 5 JACKSON, JAMES FRANK1025 LANSDALE RD EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 51 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeVANDALISM/MALICIOUS MISCHIEFVANDALISM/MALICIOUS … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Casey Branum - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Christopher Breedlove - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Heidi Carter - Drug Paraphernalia. Barry Cochran - Possession Xanax, Criminal Impersonation. Alisha Conner - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia. Marty Duff - Possession Fentanyl, Possession … [Read More...]
Sept. 6 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 5 24-011381 – 1000 BLK Lansdell Road- Crash no injuries/Vandalism Arrest - On 9/5/2024, at approximately 0700 hours, police were dispatched to Lansdell Road on a report of an accident with no injuries. Police spoke with the complainant who stated that his friend asked for a ride, and he wouldn’t give him one. The suspect became agitated and proceeded to take the keys to a Ford Focus that was parked in … [Read More...]
Levine at Barnes and Noble for Book Signing
Join Deborah Levine at Barnes and Noble in Hamilton Place on Sunday, September 29 from 2-4 pm as she shares her journey to resilience at every level: physical, mental, and spiritual. The true stories of The Art of Resilience, her latest book, demonstrate the power of fierce determination and each story provides helpful lessons learned. “Wow! What an incredible life and book. Deborah Levine is a masterful storyteller who weaves lessons in resilience through her personal experiences. Throughout … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Threats Against Soddy Daisy Middle School
Parent of Student Charged in Incident On Thursday at Soddy Daisy Middle School, it was reported to the school's administration that a parent of a current student had made threats toward the school. On August 30, it was reported that the suspect had contacted a medical professional and during a conversation with them stated she, "will drive her car through the front of the school." Earlier today, the suspect stated to the school counselor that "I'm ready to come up there and burn that school … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 4 24-011350 – 1500 BLK Tombras Avenue – Arrest / Recovery of Stolen Property - Police arrested a man for Possession of Stolen Property (over $1000) and Driving on a Revoked License after he tried to sell a stolen trailer to its original owner. 24-011343 – 700 BLK South Germantown Road – Deceptive Practice - The caller informed police her computer was hacked and was possibly downloading child … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 1-4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 1-Sept. 4. 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, September 1 HOANG, LOI DAI106 FRAWN DR EAST RIDGE, 37421Age at Arrest: 52 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION HOWARD, JERMAINE4907 GREENVIEW DR CHATTANOOGA, … [Read More...]
County Honors Commitment to The Howard School with New Baseball, Softball Lights
In South Broad stadium deal, Mayor Wamp committed $10 million towards improvements at Howard The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s proposal to fund the installation of lights at The Howard School baseball and softball complexes. This is part of an ongoing commitment Hamilton County made to invest $10 million at Howard as the South Broad District is revitalized. “As we renegotiated the South Broad stadium deal, we insisted The Howard … [Read More...]
September 4 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 3 24-011293 – 1100 BLK Greens Lake Road – Warrant Service - A passerby asked the police to check on a woman walking in the roadway. She was found to have a warrant out of East Ridge and was transported to jail without incident. 24-0111294 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Theft - Police were called to investigate a delayed theft from 09/02/2024. A male was observed by Loss Prevention removing a knife and … [Read More...]