Dozens of people bearing tennis and pickleball rackets descended on the newly refurbished tennis/pickleball courts at East Ridge High School during the "Grand Re-Opening" of the facility, Saturday … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs Aug. 13
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. August 12 Day Shift 5712 Ringgold Road: The complainant returned to Groome’s Transportation to … [Read More...]
TDEC Cites Construction of Red Wolves Stadium
Our friends at NewsChannel9 are reporting that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) issued a notice of violation on Monday to the owners of the Chattanooga Red Wolves, … [Read More...]
Authorities Declare Heat Advisory
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Hamilton and our surrounding counties until Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 pm. During this … [Read More...]
Grant to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat
Nashville — Through a recently awarded grant, more than 5,400 acres of shortleaf pine forests on the Cumberland Plateau will be restored and enhanced. A collaboration among several organizations will … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Aug. 12
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. August 7 Day Shift 730 Germantown Circle Apartment 615: Complainant stated an unknown suspect … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves’ Win Allows Jump in USL Standings
The Chattanooga Red Wolves' win over South Georgia Tormenta on Saturday in Statesboro catapulted them up the standings in the USL Legue One standings. The 2-1 win moved the Red Wolves (8-5-7) from sixth to third in the standings, trailing only North Texas and Lansing Ignite. The Red Wolves' Sito Seoane scored in the 57th minute, while Josue Soto scored the winning goal 85 minutes in. Goalkeeper Alex Mangels preserved the win by shutting out Tormenta's free kicks late in the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 5-11. 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. HARDIN, AUSTIN WILLIAM 508 NOTRE DAME AVENUE CHATTANOOGA, 37412 Age at Arrest: 21 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SALE, POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE NEAL, MONTERELL ARTEZ … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 13
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. William Burke - Stalking, Criminal Trespass. Dennis Dodson - Aggravated Domestic Assault (3), Vandalism. David Goode - Public Intoxication. Jimmy Jenkins - Domestic Assault, Vandalism. Jose Perez-Mondragon - Aggravated Domestic Assault, Vandalism, Possession Schedule II/Crack Cocaine. Charles Rudder - Drug … [Read More...]
ERPD Taking Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy
The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy. Class #19-01 will begin on September 16, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take place for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these training sessions representatives from various divisions within the police department will conduct presentations and demonstrations on a variety of topics to … [Read More...]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONEprogramhas opened its community teaching garden grant application period through the end of August. Those interested are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,000. The purpose of the teaching garden initiative is to: Demonstrate to children and families theimportance of food choices for overall health;Provide opportunities for people to learn valuable skills such as communication, responsibility, teamwork, and … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Aug. 7
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. August 6 Day Shift 3504 Shelby Circle: The reporting party requested police assistance while she attempted to retrieve property from her estranged husband. Upon arrival no contact was made with the husband. 941 Spring Creek Road: Dispatch advised officers of a panic alarm coming from the front registration desk. The alarm was determined to have been activated … [Read More...]
FBI Announces New Program Focusing on the Recovery of Child Victims From Commercial Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today the FBI-led recovery or identification of 103 child victims and the arrest of 67 sex traffickers through Operation Independence Day. This initiative — a revamping of a previously successful program — was executed during the month of July through 161 operations conducted nationwide. Operation Independence Day relied on the 86 FBI-led Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Forces (CEHTTFs), which leveraged the resources and … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Aug. 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. August 5 Day Shift 3508 Ringgold Road: Police were contacted by the pharmacist at Walgreen's Pharmacy regarding prescription fraud. The pharmacist advised that on July 24th an unknown female came into the store and presented a fraudulent prescription for a child that was not hers. The pharmacist advised he did attempt to verify the prescription with the doctor that had written it but was told that the prescription … [Read More...]
Jette New Principal at OLPH
Paul Jette speaks with a staff member in the hallway outside of administrative officese on the day before classes begin at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. When the students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help attend the first day of classes on Tuesday they will find themselves under the guidance of new Principal Paul Jette. Jette, who is originally from New Bedford, Mass., comes to the school with decades of experience as an administrator in private schools, mostly in New England. Jette … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Aug. 5
East Ridge police officers examine a vehicle allegedly used by a motorist in a "hit and run," Monday afternoon on Ringgold Road in front of the East Ridge Fire and Police Service Center. Assistant Chief Stan Allen said the incident happened elsewhere in the city and that the driver, who was not named, was taken into custody by officers in the middle of the busy commercial thoroughfare. The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. August 01, … [Read More...]
Health Department Traps West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes
The Chattanooga-Hamilton Hamilton County Health Department says that mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton County were positive for West Nile Virus. “While West Nile Virus isn’t new to our area,” says Director of Environmental Health Services Bonnie Deakins, “this is a reminder that mosquito bites are not just a harmless, itchy thing that goes away. About 1 in 5 of those infected will develop a fever and other symptoms, while about 1 in 150 could develop serious illness.” West Nile … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Edge North Texas, 1-0
The Chattanooga Red Wolves shut out the North Texas Soccer Club 1-0, Saturday at David Stanton Field, giving the club its first win in over a month. The win kept the Red Wolves (7-5-7) perfect at home and still in the race to make the playoffs. The team will travel to face South Georgia Tormenta next weekend at Erk Russell Park. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN. The only score of the game came on Steven Beattie's penalty kick after halftime in the 54th … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 29-Aug. 4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 29-Aug. 4. 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. BREWER, DAVID JAMES 117 BISCAYNE BLVD ROSSVILLE, 30741 Age at Arrest: 49 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA POSSESSION OF … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 6
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Court officials said this week's docket is abbreviated as a result of an event at City Hall. Jimmy Jenkins - Domestic Assault, Vandalism. Doriam Mota - Public Intoxication. Bruce Swann - DUI/2nd. Dwight Land - Domestic Assault, Simple Possession. Jose Marroquin - Joyriding, Vandalism. Amber Rogers - DUI/Petition to … [Read More...]