Offers School Reopening Guidance, Testing Resources The Hamilton County Health Department reports 120 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, marking the first time the department has seen cases in the 120 … [Read More...]
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Health Department Monitoring Increase in COVID-19 Cases
COVID Cases up 218 Percent in Last Two Weeks The Hamilton County Health Department has been monitoring the steady increase in COVID-19 infections over the last four weeks. In the last 14 days, … [Read More...]
IRS Warns Taxpayers about Child Tax Credit Scams
The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may useto steal money and personal information. While millions … [Read More...]
July 21 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." July 19 Day Shift 21-010276- 3657 Ringgold Road (Cascade Motel)- Unknown Medical/Difficulty Breathing- Police responded with EMS … [Read More...]
Three Day Solar-Powered Festival Brings Live Music, Workshops, and Sustainable Energy Conversation to Camp Jordan
A festival powered by the sun featuring live music, eco-friendly vendors, and workshops led by nationally acclaimed climate change advocates is coming to the Scenic City August 20 - 22. Get Off the … [Read More...]
City Centennial Celebration Set for September
This year the City of East Ridge turned 100 years old and after months of delay, is anxious to finally host a spectacular belated birthday party celebrating the City’s big historic milestone. On … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 20
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by ERPD. July 17 – Day Shift 3805 Ringgold Road (suspicious person): Police were called to the area of Amigo’s concerning a man looking into vehicles. Contact was made with Franklin Shropshire who was arrested on a Hamilton County warrant. (21-010199) 3600 Ringgold Road (field interview): Police conducted a field interview on a woman who is currently staying at the Cascades Motel after she said offensive things to church … [Read More...]
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report
NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2020 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: A total of 506,558 Group A (typically the most serious) offenses were reported in 2020, decreasing 5.0% from 2019. 136,407 Group A arrests were made in … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 19
July 15– Day Shift 21-010094- 1417 Saint Thomas Street (Motel 6)- Disorder- Management advised a guest in room 210 was causing a disorder over them not returning his deposit. Once on scene police spoke with the guest and advised him to contact the corporate office for the motel to attempt a refund. He left without incident. 21-010096- 940 Spring Creek Road (Shell Station)- Wellbeing Check- The caller advised of an elderly female with a cane, possibly having car trouble on the lot. Once on … [Read More...]
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition Seeks Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis
The local homeless response system, coordinated by the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition (CRHC), received $6 million in COVID response funding earlier this year to support rapid re-housing and shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Chattanooga and the 10 surrounding rural counties of Southeast TN. Unfortunately, efforts to get people housed have not been as successful as they hoped. Although COVID response funding provided rental assistance, the money cannot be used to build … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Off-Duty HCSO Court Officer Arrested
On Saturday afternoon an off-duty Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Court Officer was involved in a shooting incident near the 1900 block of Chestnut Street and sustained a gunshot wound during the incident. The off-duty Court Officer, Lauren McMillion, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and remains in stable condition at this time. Chattanooga Police have charged Lauren McMillion with Aggravated Assault and Kidnapping along with one other individual in relation to the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 12-18. 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. MCCURRY, JOHNNY MICHAEL2126 MILLARD ROAD SODDY DAISY, 37379Age at Arrest: 51 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePOSSESSION OF METH ORTIZ-GONZALEZ, FRANKY DAVID3709 ROSSVILLE BLVD ROSSVILLE,Age at Arrest: … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for July 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Samantha Allison aka/Smith - DUI. Kurstie Beck Valle - Suspended DL/Alias Capias, Tinted Windows, No Insurance. Kevin Brummit - Theft under $1,000 (3). Michael Davis - Theft over $1,000/For Capias. Donald Edgemon - Aggravated Burglary, Theft over $2,500, Criminal Conspiracy. Janiffer Evans - Possession Drug Paraphernalia/For Capias, Criminal … [Read More...]
July 16 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" furnished by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 14 Day Shift 21-010035- 1471 Mack Smith Road (Total Health)- Suspicious Person- The caller advised a skinny male was tampering with the electrical box and yelling at trees. Once on scene police located and spoke to Michael Martin. He was checked for warrants and issued a criminal trespass warning. 21-010041- 3600 Ida Belle Lane- Burglary in Progress- The … [Read More...]
Lady Red Wolves Hosting WPSL Semi-Final Play
The WPSL Southeastern Conference second-ranked, Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves SC will be hosting the Women’s Premier Soccer League Southeastern Conference Semi-Final this Friday evening, July 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at CHI Memorial Stadium. The Lady Red Wolves with a record of 6-2-2 will be hosting and competing against, third-ranked with Southern Soccer Academy (3-2-5), based out of Austell, Georgia. If the Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves win this semifinal match, they will continue onto the WPSL … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 15
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." July 13 Day Shift 3936 Ringgold Road (theft): An unknown male placed several packages of meat under his shirt and attempted to walk out of Save-a-lot when he was confronted by a store employee. The suspect refused to return the items and drove off in a red VW with a tan top. (21-009991) 941 Spring Creek Road (intoxicated person): Hospital staff called police after a heavily intoxicated Heath Reynolds became combative with … [Read More...]
Win Vaults Red Wolves onto Top of USL League One Standings
Rafael Mentzingen scored in the 87th minute to give the Chattanooga Red Wolves a 2-1 over Tormenta FC, Wednesday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The win vaulted the Red Wolves (6-1-4) into a three-way tie with Union Omaha and Greenville in the USL League One standings. Juan Galindrez scored the first goal for the Red Wolves, who will travel to North Texas SC for its next match on Saturday. The Red Wolves will return home on July 24 to face Greenville. … [Read More...]
HCHD to Offer Back-to-School Childhood Vaccination and Birth Certificate Events
The Hamilton County Health Department invites families of school-age children to participate in back-to-school vaccination and birth certificate events at the Health Department beginning Monday, July 19th through Friday, August 13th. No appointment is necessary. “Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child and community remain healthy and protected against serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough,” says Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes. “We … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 14
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 12 Day Shift 3320 Ringgold Road (suspicious person): Police came into contact with Garth Belk who was observed sleeping in the parking lot. Belk stated he was homeless. A check for warrants showed active warrants through the Sheriff’s Office. 3500 block Connelly Lane (suspicious person): A caller reported seeing a female pulling on his front door and snooping … [Read More...]
July 13 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." July 10 – Day Shift 21-009798- 4338 Ringgold Road (Food Lion)- Suspicious People- The caller advised a white male and female were harassing customers in front of the store. Police spoke to the pair. They were advised to move along. Management did not wish to issue a criminal trespass warning. 21-009799- Ringgold Road @ East Ridge Avenue- Suspicious Activity- The anonymous caller advised of a male forcing a female into an … [Read More...]
Food City Continues to Grow and Expand
Hiring 1,200 New Associates Food City is proud to have celebrated the opening of several new store locations and store expansions this year, along with the continued growth of their GoCart curbside pick-up and in-store food service options, such as to-go meals. These events have resulted in the creation of a number of new area jobs. On Wednesday, July 14, Food City will be hosting a company-wide hiring event to include both full-time and part-time positions. The company is planning to hire … [Read More...]