Personnel from the East Ridge Fire Department and East Ridge Police Department participated in the Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sunday at Finley Stadium. Director Britt Bradshaw, a … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Sept. 16
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. September 12– Day Shift 201 Eads St Apt #134: Aggravated Burglary – The resident reported that … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Latest from TAWC
UPDATE: As of Monday afternoon at 4 p.m., water boil advisories were lifted by the Tennessee American Water Company for the green area of the above map.. The boil water notice was issued on … [Read More...]
TDOT Public Information Meeting at Community Center
In anticipation of heavy construction beginning this fall on the I-75/I-24 interchange modification project, TDOT will hold a series of meetings to inform the public about what to expect as the … [Read More...]
Corner Cafe ‘Cruise-In’ Benefits Food Pantry
Danny McDowell, right, Director of the East Ridge Community Food Pantry, accepts donated food from a participant in Saturday's "Cruise-In" at Corner Cafe. On Saturday night one of the city's most … [Read More...]
TAWC Begins to Restore Water Service
Earlier Saturday morning around 4 a.m. local time Tennessee American Water successfully completed repairs to the impacted water main and has begun the process of restoring the system. The return to … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Sept. 9-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 9-15. 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. BAUGHMAN, RYAN M 1159 HARRISON PIKE APT 508 CLEVLAND, 37311 Age at Arrest: 24 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE HOLMES, RICKY LEE 1601 SUN RAY DRIVE EASTRIDGE, 37412 Age … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Drop Hard-Fought Road Match to Lansing
LANSING, Mich. –Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (8-8-9) fell to Lansing Ignite FC (12-5-9) 4-3 at Cooley Law School Stadium Saturday night. In a high-scoring match, Lansing’s goal in the 90th minute would prove to be decisive in the defeat. The Red Wolves opened scoring in the 3rd minute with VangjelZguro striking an in-swinging corner kick that went untouched into the upper left corner of the net, giving the visiting side a 0-1 lead. The goal marked Zguro’s first of the season. Five minutes … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. David Cosby - Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI, Possession Schedule II/Meth, Possession Schedule I/Cocaine. Lamont Gamble - Public Intoxication. Steven Hodge - Theft over $2,500/For Capias, Domestic Assault/For Capias, Suspended DL, Light Law, No Insurance. Michael McDaniel - Felon in Possession of Firearm, … [Read More...]
HCSO: Beware, Report Scams
On Friday, September 13th, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a scam involving criminal imposters claiming to be detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The criminal imposters were found to be spoofing actual numbers used by the HCSO. It was reported these same criminal imposters are also claiming to be agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Social Security Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service. The scammers tell the … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Water Break Fixed; Voluntary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Place
Graphic courtesy of TAWC _ This map shows areas most affected by water main break: The areas in red are most likely not to have water. The areas in orange should be serviceable. The blue and green areas will have varying degrees of water pressure. UPDATE: Tennessee American Water says water main break has been repaired, but the Voluntary Boil Advisory is still in effect. Daphne Kirksey with Tennessee American Water says the utility is still asking people to conserve water. It may take … [Read More...]
First-Ever Citizens’ Police Academy to Begin on Monday
The East Ridge Police Department will kick off its first-ever Citizens' Police Academy on Monday, September 16, officials said earlier this week. Officials said the 10-week academy will give an opportunity for residents to become better acquainted with some of East Ridge's Finest, and provide a unique perspective on the challenges that police officers face today. Lt. Clint Uselton, the supervisor over the ERPD Patrol Division, is leading up the Citizens' Police Academy. (CPA). Lt. Uselton … [Read More...]
Lance, Beard Appointed ERPD Chaplains
The East Ridge Police Department has not one but two chaplains now. Mayor Brian Williams swore in Danny Lance and Daniel Beard to their positions, Thursday at the East Ridge City Council meeting. "I want to thank you both for serving the community," Mayor Williams said. "Thank you for all you do in supporting our officers." ERPD Lt. Clint Uselton told the council prior to the pastors being named to their posts that the purpose of the chaplain is to "take care of our officers spiritually … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 13
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. Day Shift 3713 Ringgold Rd- Subway: Check the Well-being/Suspicious Persons – Police responded to this location after an employee called to report a heavyset, white female asleep on the bench. Contact was made with a man and a woman, who advised that they were awaiting someone to transport them to Brainerd. Upon the request of the Subway staff, they were advised to move on to another location. … [Read More...]
ERFD Responds to School Bus Fire
There was some frightening moments on a Hamilton County school bus, Thursday morning in East Ridge. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters and police were dispatched to the intersection of St. Thomas Street and Ringgold Road at 8:13 a.m. on a reported school bus fire. According to a post from Chief Williams on the City of East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook page, help was there almost immediately as Station 2 is less than 500 feet from where the incident was … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Eyeing Future of Commercial Development
With an eye to future redevelopment in the city, the East Ridge Planning Commission met Wednesday evening to formally recommend to the City Council amending portions of two ordinances dealing with commercial development. The commission was in agreement that the maximum height on zoning in a planned commercial center district (C4) be increased from 35 feet to 72 feet. Newly-appointed commissioner Mickey Spence asked if increasing the height of buildings might adversely affect the fire … [Read More...]
September is ‘National Preparedness’ Month
Emergency management officials recommend that a household be prepared to care for itself in the first three days of an incident. This is because it will take time to mobilize the resources to respond to a disaster. As the saying goes, “All disasters are local.” This means that Hamilton County residents and resources will be the first on the scene- and will have to continue to manage the incident- until other assistance arrives. “We cannot stress enough that individuals and families be ready … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for 9-11
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. September 11 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Rd (Suspicious Activity): Police responded to the Speedway. The reporting party saw a shirtless male climb onto the roof utilizing a ladder on the side of the building. Police located the described party at 4202 Ringgold Rd. He identified himself as Jason, a known meth user. Jason stated that he was attempting to gain the attention of police by getting … [Read More...]
Duncan, Clark Honored at Optimist Club’s 9-11 Lunch
The East Ridge Optimist Club held its Annual 9-11 Luncheon for city employees, Wednesday at the Community Center. Carolyn Tucker, the Lt. Governor of the Gateway District, which includes Tennessee and Georgia, said the luncheon is a way for the organization to show appreciation for all the folks who serve the community of East Ridge. As is tradition, the East Ridge Police Department and East Ridge Fire Department use the occasion to present its "Police Officer of the Year" and "Firefighter … [Read More...]
Lawmakers Announce Tech Grants for Libraries
NASHVILLE - State Senators Todd Gardenhire and Bo Watson today joined Representatives Robin Smith, Patsy Hazlewood, Yusuf Hakeem, Mike Carter and Esther Helton to announce a $20,000 Technology Grant for the Chattanooga Public Library from the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The Hamilton County lawmakers made the announcement after being notified by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Technology grants are available for public libraries to replace or purchase technology, … [Read More...]
Authorities Searching for Missing Teen
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing female, African American juvenile named Jasmine Harris (age 14). Jasmine is described as 5’6” tall with brown eyes and brown hair. She was reported missing from 5654 High Street on September 2, 2019 and has been missing for (9) days without any contact with her mom. It is important to note that she has a history of running away from home, but in previous incidences, she has usually maintained some form of contact … [Read More...]