RINGGOLD - CSX plans to close the High Street railroad crossing in Ringgold on Sunday, June 1. Please use Tennessee Street to Highway 151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road as a detour. This is the first … [Read More...]
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I-24 Lane Closures
The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department is issuing a traffic advisory regarding upcoming full closures of I-24 at the Germantown exit, announced by the Tennessee Department of … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 11 No Case Number-Mcbrien Road/Ringgold Road-Traffic Stop, Warrant Arrest - Following a traffic stop at the … [Read More...]
School System Proposes $8.55 Million Investment to Address School Facility Needs
Hamilton County Government, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, is proposing the allocation of $8.55 million in bond funds to address high-priority facility needs across the school district. … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 10 25-006130 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft - Police responded after a customer reported that his red wagon … [Read More...]
Homicide Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury
On June 5, the Hamilton County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment against Nicholas Cheaton, age 41, for the charge of First Degree Murder. This indictment is in connection with the March … [Read More...]
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Law and Order June 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 6 25-005974-3200 BLK Gleason Drive-Theft from a Vehicle - A caller reported that she went out to her vehicle and noticed that the center console had been opened and her wallet that had her ID and debit cards in it was missing. She also stated that her debit card was used to order Door Dash, along with other attempted online purchases. 25-005978-4100 BLK Ringgold Rd- Theft - A man contacted the East Ridge … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Rally for Win over Portland
The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC continued their strong home form with a 2-1 comeback victory over Portland Hearts of Pine on Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. Despite conceding in the opening minutes, the Red Wolves responded with composure and urgency. After Portland snatched an early goal in the fourth minute, Chattanooga shifted gears and began pushing for an equalizer. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Wynand Wessels tested the Portland keeper with a powerful shot from … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests June 5-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 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, June 5 DIAZ LOPEZ, CAROLINA CRISTINA3742 LAS LOMAS DRIVE CHATTANOOGAAge at Arrest: 21 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSE / EXPIRED … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket June 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Qurayshawn Byrdsong - Theft over $10,000, Burglary of Auto (2). Sharon Chambers - Criminal Trespass/Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Dreshun Conner - Theft of Identity, Child Endangerment, Possession Ecstasy, Possession Cocaine, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia. Olivio Gabriel Mendoza - DUI, No DL. Lisa Hillman - Drug … [Read More...]
HCSO Detectives Bust Ooltewah Man with 107 Grams of Fentanyl
On Wednesday, Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at 4634 Ruby Red Drive with Lavon Watkins being the subject of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Watkins was taken into custody without incident. A search of the residence yielded the following items: 104 grams of Fentanyl valued at about $12,000, more $3,200 in currency, a Mini Draco … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 5 A Squad 25-005943 – 1200 BLK Connelly Lane - Traffic Stop / Narcotics Violation - Police initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Fusion with inoperable brakes lights. The driver was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Red Bank. Search prior to arrest officers discovered .6 grams of fentanyl and cut straws on her person. She was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail without … [Read More...]
Joint Pursuit Ends on Amnicola Hwy.
On Thursday, at approximately 1:35 pm, the HCSO was involved in a joint pursuit with the Chattanooga Police Department. Chattanooga Police Department officers were pursuing a wanted suspect on I-75 from Rutherford County and HCSO deputies were able to initiate a PIT maneuver disabling the vehicle at the Riverpark just off Amnicola Highway. The suspect left the vehicle, fled on foot, and proceeded to jump the fence where he entered a restricted federal property at the Chattanooga Navy Operations … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 4 25-005903 - 1400 S Moore Road - Initiated Traffic Stop / Pursuit - Police attempted a traffic stop on a Black Dodge Charger, TN Temp Tag, at South Moore and Ringgold Road. The vehicle fled NB on S Moore into Chattanooga. Police lost contact with the vehicle in the 1000 block on N Moore Road. 25-005895-6100 BLK Ringgold Rd- Park and Walk - Police conducted a park walk at the vacant building. While … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests June 2-4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 2-4. 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. Monday, June 2 CARTWRIGHT, SABRINA MARIE840 S GERMANTOWN RD EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT DEWS, ARMOND JARVE775 … [Read More...]
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts to Medicaid, Food Aid Raise Alarm in Tennessee
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Advocates for low-income and disabled Tennesseans sounded the alarm Tuesday over federal legislation that could slash an estimated $1.1 trillion over the next decade from federal safety net programs that provide food and healthcare to millions of Americans. The package includes a $600 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending over 10 years, impacting TennCare, Tennessee’s program, which currently covers healthcare costs of 1.4 million people, … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 4
EDITOR'S NOTE: The ERPD posted this to its Facebook page on Wednesday morning: ERPD just worked the third overdose in thirty minutes. It’s not even lunch time. Please, if you or someone is battling addiction, now is the time to seek help. Thankfully bystanders called and all three were successfully saved using opiate counteragents carried by all our officers. These folks were lucky that their overdoses were interdicted quickly, and that someone cared enough to call. There will be others today … [Read More...]
Catoosa County to Pave Roads in 17 Subdivisions
RINGGOLD - People living along 78 roads in 17 residential subdivisions will see their roads resurfaced by this time next year after the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved the addition of their neighborhoods to its 2024-09 Resurfacing Project. The BOC approved a change order to its $4,454,239 contract with Talley Construction, Inc. to include an additional $3,933,434, bringing the total resurfacing contract to $8,387,673. The change order requires the additional roads to be … [Read More...]
Hamilton County Property Tax Rate Hits Historic Low
Certified Tax Rate Drops to $1.51—Lowest Since 1941 Today, Assessor of Property Marty Haynes and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced the county’s certified property tax rate: $1.51 per $100 of assessed value. The new rate, down from $2.23, marks the lowest property tax rate since 1941. “Following the four-year countywide reappraisal, we’re proud to announce the lowest certified property tax rate Hamilton County has seen in more than 80 years,” said Marty Haynes, Assessor of Property. … [Read More...]
Law and Order June 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 30 25-005711 – 1300 BLK San Hsi Drive – Aggravated Criminal Trespass - The caller reported that her juvenile daughter’s ex-boyfriend broke into their residence. Once inside, he allegedly hung around the living room for approximately thirty minutes without speaking to anyone, and no one in the home confronted him or called the police. The resident provided video footage of the suspect on her property. Later … [Read More...]
Four Arrested in Joint Investigation of Human Trafficking
An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, The Soddy Daisy Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI has led to the arrest of four individuals. On May 30 through June 1, agents conducted an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Chattanooga area. The focus of the operation was to identify individuals seeking to engage in sex … [Read More...]