An investigation by the City of East Ridge led to the resignation earlier this week of the Director of Parks and Recreation along with a civilian employee of the police department and a … [Read More...]
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Statement from City Regarding Resignations
The following is a statement from the City of East Ridge regarding the recent resignation of the director of parks and recreation and two other city employees: On January 3, 2022, the Finance … [Read More...]
Two Largest Police Unions Endorse Wamp in District Attorney Race
Republican candidate for District Attorney Coty Wamp proudly announced today she has received the endorsement of both major police unions in Hamilton County — the International Brotherhood of Police … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan 10-16. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Jackson County, Alabama Sheriff Endorses Garrett in Hamilton County Sheriff’s Race
On Friday Austin Garrett announced the endorsement from Sheriff Chuck Phillips of Jackson County in Alabama to his campaign for Sheriff in Hamilton County. “This is what it takes to be Sheriff.” … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting of Jan. 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-_1zMnX0lc … [Read More...]
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‘National Night Out’ Scheduled for October 5 at City Hall
On Tuesday, October 5, starting at 5:30 pm, the East Ridge Police Department and the City of East Ridge will be hosting a National Night Out event at East Ridge City Hall. Booths will be set up along the back lawn of City Hall with safety information, Neighborhood Watch info, fingerprint kits for children, activities and food. Also present will be the East Ridge Animal Shelter, the East Ridge Fire Department and other city volunteers. The City will also hand out free face masks and have hand … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 18
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." Jan. 12 Day Shift 6728 Ringgold Rd Best Western called advised a homeless male was loitering on the property. He was gone upon arrival. ********************************************************************* Night Shift 700 block Shady Drive / Disorder Complainant called police stating that his friend’s ex-boyfriend was on scene causing a disorder. Upon arrival on scene, police found that the subject had already left. Police … [Read More...]
VIDEO: Planning Commission Meeting of Jan. 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siQBrZcdtWg … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 13
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." Jan. 11 Day Shift 3452 Ringgold Road (aggravated assault) The complainant was at the Qik’n’EZ when a man he knows as "Cam" drove by. The unknown passenger in Cam’s vehicle pointed a Glock at the complainant as the car drove by. (22-000473) 4321 Ringgold Road (criminal trespass) A homeless male, identified as Joshua Lawrence Henry, accumulated an $18 bar tab at Lively's, but when he attempted to pay with his credit card it was … [Read More...]
Jan. 12 Police Briefs
Jan. 10 Day Shift 3600 block Missionaire Avenue (attempted theft) The resident’s exterior camera system recorded a young male wearing a white hoodie with emblem on front and back attempt to enter his vehicle at 0406 hours. (22-000417) 3900 block Bennett Road (warrant service) Willie Edwards was arrested on a Hamilton County warrant and was taken to jail. (22-000415) ********************************************************************* Night Shift 1410 Mack Smith Rd (Violation Order of Protection … [Read More...]
Wilson Resigns as Director of Parks and Recreation
EDITOR'S NOTE: East Ridge News Online filed on open records request with the City of East Ridge on Wednesday morning regarding an investigation which led to the resignation of Adam Wilson as Director of Parks and Recreation. City Manager Chris Dorsey said the documents would be available on Thursday morning. Adam Wilson, the city's Director of Parks and Recreation, resigned on Monday. On Tuesday, East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey confirmed that Wilson had resigned. In a voicemail message … [Read More...]
VIDEO: Housing Commission Meeting of Jan. 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxnIuujhseI … [Read More...]
Jan. 11 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." January 08 – Day Shift 22-000332- 1116 McBrien Road- Vehicle Burglary The complainant advised she left her purse in her vehicle overnight and accidentally left the passenger window cracked. She advised her purse contained her wallet with her identification cards and credit/debit cards, all of which have been deactivated. When she woke up this morning, she was unable to locate her purse and found that the vehicle was unlocked. … [Read More...]
745 New COVID Cases Reported on Tuesday
The Hamilton County Health Department reported 745 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of people to have been diagnosed with the virus since the beginning of the pandemic to 77,290. The health department reported five new deaths on Tuesday raising the total number of people to have succumbed to the virus in Hamilton County to 916. On its Website, the health department notes that the high number is due to "the review of death certificates by the Office of the State Chief Medical … [Read More...]
Health Department to Begin Administering Pfizer Booster Shots for Ages 12-15
Booster Interval Updated to 5 Months; Third Shot in Primary Series Available for Immuno-Compromised Children, Ages 5-11 The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering Pfizer booster shots for individuals 12 to 15 years of age, starting January 11, 2022, at our Tennessee Riverpark vaccine site and our Sequoyah and Birchwood Clinics. Per the CDC, individuals 12 to 15 years of age are now eligible to receive their Pfizer booster shot if it has been a minimum of five (5) months … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 10
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." January 06 – Day Shift 5331 Matthews Drive (found property) A maintenance worker called police after finding five and a half pounds of packaged marijuana in an apartment recently vacated by a tenant. (22-000256) 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service) Ricky Halfacre was arrested on East Ridge warrants and transported to Silverdale. (22-000263) ********************************************************************* January 06 – … [Read More...]
Public Assistance Sought in Pending Child Rape Cases
In December of 2021, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested Ryan Andrew Meyung on three counts of child rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping and other related charges. He is currently being held in the county jail. Based upon investigation results, the HCSO and CPD partnered with the federal law enforcement agency Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for a broader investigation. All agencies believe there may be more victims in … [Read More...]
ERPD Investigating Robbery of Walgreens
East Ridge Police Department is investigating an armed robbery Wednesday night at the Walgreens Pharmacy on Ringgold Road. The suspect entered the store at 5301 Ringgold Rd. at approximately 10:45 PM and briefly milled around inside the store. Minutes later, police said the suspect made contact with the store clerk and discretely displayed a pistol which he concealed in his jacket pocket. A second clerk approached the register and the suspect removed the pistol and displayed it again. Police … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 3-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan 3-9. 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. DAVIS, ADAM KEAN410 FRENCH ST ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeBooked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) FLEMING, KARL E4883 RANCO CIRCLE #3 OOLTEWAH, 37363Age … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Jan. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. John Ainsworth - Theft over $10,000, Possession Heroin/Resale, Possession Meth, Tampering with Evidence, Drug Paraphernalia. Travis Allen - Possession Schedule II, Public Intoxication, Theft, DUI/Petition to Revoke. Jereme Billups - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Dominick Cotton - Revoked DL, Registration Violation, No … [Read More...]
382 Active COVID Cases in East Ridge
The Hamilton County Health Department reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total number of people to have contracted the virus in the county since the beginning of the pandemic to 75,128. The health department reported that 4,457 people in East Ridge have contracted COVID. Active cases were updated on Friday showing that 382 people in our city categorized as such, a ten-fold jump since the middle of December. The health department reported 867 people have died from COVID, a … [Read More...]