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HCSO Administrative Offices to be Closed on Friday
In light of tomorrow’s inclement weather forecast and the associated hazardous driving conditions across the county, the HCSO administrative offices providing non-law enforcement services to the … [Read More...]
Weather Impacting City Services
ss The City of East Ridge and all municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, due to the possibility of inclement weather and snow. Essential employees, including the East Ridge Police Department, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Jan. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 8: Bravo Squad 25-000278 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Delayed Theft - A Loss Prevention Associate called to … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Stabbing at Hamilton County Jail
On Monday at 1:40 p.m., Corrections Deputies responded to a stabbing at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center in the George Unit. The initial corrections deputy at the scene promptly … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 3: Bravo Team 25-000089 – 700 BLK Frawley Road - Auto theft - The RP reported his 2000 GMC Yukon stolen … [Read More...]
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January 8 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the ERPD. Day Shift January 7: Alpha Squad 25-000242 – 5000 BLK S TERRACE – NARCOTICS ARREST - Police stopped a vehicle for window tint. The passenger was found in possession of 35 grams of Methamphetamine and 3 grams of Fentanyl. 25-000250-1500 BLK McBrien Rd- Harassment - Police called a party regarding a harassment that took place at this address. He advised officers that an unknown male wearing a high visibility Hamilton County work jacket stopped in … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Jan. 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, January 7. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Floyd Beck - Public Intoxication. Caleb Disterdick - Criminal Homicide. Stephanie Gravitt - Theft/Petition to Revoke. Ashley Isaac - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Jennifer Jenkins - False Reports, Disorderly Conduct. Michael Lowe - Theft/PTR. Yerson Sanchez Rivera - Vehicular Homicide (3), DUI, Duty to Render Aid (3), Reckless Driving, Fail to Maintain, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 2: Alpha Squad 25-000061 – 1600 BLK Waterhouse Street – Disorder - Police were dispatched to this address on report of two males arguing loudly in the street, blocking traffic. One was located, checked for warrants, and sent on his way. The other half of the disorder walked away prior to police arrival. 25-000052 – 1400 BLK St. Thomas Street – Disorder – Police responded after management and a customer … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 26-Jan. 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 26-Jan. 2. 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, December 26 BECK, FLOYD LEONARD814 ELM ST THREE RIVERS, 49093Age at Arrest: 59 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION RICKETTS, GAVYN SKYLER3835 LAKR CATHY … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in Thursday Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at an abandoned multi-unit complex in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. On Thurrsday morning at 2:35 a.m., the CPD responded to a person shot call in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. The caller advised that he just shot a man. When the officers arrived on scene, they found a 55-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. The officers also located and detained the shooter at the scene. Chattanooga Fire and … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Incident Involving Improvised Incendiary Device
A Lakesite man is facing multiple charges after allegedly throwing a Molotav cocktail at a parked car. According to a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office press release, on Thursday at about 1:45 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Geneva Trail in Lakesite to investigate the deployment of an improvised incendiary device, commonly known as a Molotov cocktail. According to initial reports, the suspect, Jason Rogers, Jr., was observed removing a security camera from the porch of a … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 1: Alpha Squad 25-000016 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Person - The caller reported a male approached her vehicle, which was parked in the rear of the business, and said he ran a business before asking if she wanted to go on a walk with him in the park. The male eventually left when she stated she had to return to work. 24-000020 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane – Disorder - Police responded to help … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for January 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 27 24-016118 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road– Disorder - A man was criminally trespassed from these premises after a canine he called a service animal was being disruptive, walking around the premises untethered, and eating from his plate. He left with only a minor incident and was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. Night Shift December 27 24-016135 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Fight / Arrest - Police … [Read More...]
HCSO Deputies Shoot, Kill Suspect during Traffic Stop
On Tuesday shortly after midnight, two sheriff’s deputies conducting a traffic stop in the Publix parking lot located at 7326 McCutcheon Road were involved in a Deputy Involved Shooting with a male suspect. Preliminary information from the scene reveals deputies were conducting a traffic stop on a subject on a motorcycle. The suspect was identified by deputies as being wanted with outstanding warrants. The suspect refused to follow commands while deputies were attempting to bring him into … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 30
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, December 30. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 1:30 p.m. Chelea Baker - Felony Evading, Possession Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, DUI, Reckless Driving, Criminal Conspiracy, Possession Firearm while DUI, Fail to Maintain Lane, No DL, Light Law. Jordan Baker - Felony Evading, Possession Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, Possession Firearm under Age, DUI, Possession Firearm while DUI, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for December 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 26: Bravo Squad 24-016077 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Rd – Found Missing Juvenile - Police located a missing juvenile. The juvenile was transported to Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center on a runaway petition, awaiting a Sullivan County caseworker. 24-016082 – 1600 BLK Glowmont Dr – Auto Theft - A woman reported her ex-boyfriend took her vehicle on 12/24. Police recovered the vehicle on Market St. The … [Read More...]
City Offices to Close in Observance of New Year’s Holiday
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of New Years. All properties scheduled for Wednesday garbage pick-up will be collected on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Please make sure to place trash carts to the curb the night before your scheduled pickup for prompt service. For more information about Sanitation and other services, please visit our website at www.eastridgetn.gov. … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 22-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 22-25. 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. Sunday, December 22 EZELL, MICKEY RAY1505 FRUITLAND DR EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 58 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeVIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION OR RESTRAINING OR Monday, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Dec. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 23 24-015957 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Theft - Police responded to the post office to investigate a reported theft. Officers spoke with the reporting party who told police he dropped a $292.48 check in the exterior blue box around Halloween. He was notified by his bank that the check was washed for $4,000 and deposited remotely. No Number Assigned- Summit Apartments- Assist Citizen - Police were flagged … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Dec. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 20 24-015865 – 3300 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft- Police spoke with a woman who stated that her clothing was stolen from the coin laundry. The last time she saw it was on 12/18/2024 when she left because she was going to work. She stated the clothing was from Goodwill and was worth approximately twenty dollars. No suspect has been identified at this time. 24-015867 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle - Intoxicated … [Read More...]