On Friday, city officials in East Ridge released specific allegations against ERPD Chief J.R. Reed, who was placed on administrative leave two weeks ago pending the outcome of an … [Read More...]
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Williams, Chauncey, Cagle, Cassidy Take Oath of Office; Witt Appointed to Council
It was a big night at City Hall, Monday, as East Ridge inaugurated its new Mayor, Council and Court Clerk. Brian Williams took the oath of office as the new Mayor. Mike Chauncey and … [Read More...]
Mission Oaks Candle Lighting Postponed until Tuesday
Residents of the Mission Oaks subdivision will continue a long tradition in East Ridge on December 10 with its holiday candle lighting. The event which was scheduled for Monday has been postponed … [Read More...]
Housing Commission Acts on Orlando Avenue Property
The owner of a small rental house on Orlando Avenue was ordered to tear down a dilapidated garage and will bring the house up to code after it was discovered that the tenants were living in squalor as … [Read More...]
Reward Offered for Stolen Generator
An East Ridge man is offering a reward to anyone who can find his stolen generator. Jim Winters, a former police officer for the East Ridge Police Department, said his Yamaha generator was stolen … [Read More...]
Police Arrest Suspect in Multiple Burglaries
Press release from the East Ridge Police Department: Members of the East Ridge Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit assisted the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department at 1611 Waterhouse Street … [Read More...]
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Food City Open House this Saturday
Food City will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House in all of their area locations on Saturday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Open House events will consist of a variety of exciting activities, including live entertainment, crafts, door prizes, cake show, displays of holiday fruit baskets, floral centerpieces, wreaths, in-store made candies and gift items, sampling stations featuring candies, cheeseballs, specialty cheese and new and traditional holiday favorites throughout … [Read More...]
Health Department to Give Free Flu Shots on Wednesday
On Wednesday, December 5th, free flu shots will be given away across Tennessee. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will operate a drive-through clinic at the old Bi-Lo at 4825 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank TN, 37415. Free clinics will also be held in each of the surrounding Southeast TN counties. To find the clinic nearest you, visit the Tennessee Department of Health’s website, where you can search by address or by map. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 26-Dec. 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 26-Dec. 2. 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. PETTY, FRANKIE GENE 2315 N CHAMBERLIN AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37406 Age at Arrest: 48 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge THEFT OF PROPERTY RESISTING STOP, FRIST, HALT, ARREST OR SEARCH CRIMINAL … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 4
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 4. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Wayne Bettleyoun - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR, Harassment, Revoked DL. Thomas Dobbs - Domestic Assault/PTR, Assault/PTR. Dylan Heard - Possession Legend Drugs, Possession Schedule IV, No DL, Speeding. Joshua Lively - Possession Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Evidence. David Wright - … [Read More...]
Council Names New Personnel Board; Amends Use Agreement with Developers
In a special called meeting Friday morning the East Ridge City Council named five people to a Personnel Review Board and amended a use agreement with developers of Jordan Crossing. A personnel review board was established in 2010 as a panel that would consider appeals of employees who were terminated. That board never met, city officials said. Mayor Brent Lambert said during the meeting that there is now a need for the review board as ERPD Officer Adam Rose wants to appeal his recent … [Read More...]
Hammond Appoints Garrett as Chief Deputy
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond is formally announcing the appointment of Austin Garrett to the rank of Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Garrett will serve as head of the Command Staff and will serve as the Sheriff’s executive administrator responsible for the daily operation of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The Chief Deputy is also directly responsible for overseeing all law enforcement, corrections, and civilian personnel. “I want to thank Sheriff Jim Hammond for this opportunity to … [Read More...]
Schedule of Performances for Metropolitan Bells
The Metropolitan Bells presents "Need a Little Christmas" 2018 Thursday, Dec. 6; Fairview Baptist Church; 261 County Road 439; Athens, TN Tuesday, Dec. 11; Brainerd Baptist Church; 300 Brookfield Avenue; Chattanooga, TN Tuesday, Dec. 18; Christ United Methodist Church; 8645 East Brainerd Road; Chattanooga, TN All Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Free To The Public - Donations Accepted Other Holiday Appearances Singing Christmas Tree with the Chattanooga Boys Choir - December 1st Tivoli … [Read More...]
Billy Dean Passes
Rev. Billy Dean, 88, well -known Pastor for over 71 years, of East Ridge , passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Hamilton Cty., Rev. Dean was called into the ministry at the age of 17 and actually began pastoring Shany Town Baptist, Sand Mountain at that time. Before his retirement in 2009, Rev. Dean had served as pastor of Bethel Baptist, Philadelphia Baptist (twice), Beacon Baptist, Palmer First Baptist, Maranatha Baptist, and Frawley Road … [Read More...]
Council to Have Special Called Meeting on Friday
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting on Friday, November 30 at 8;30 a.m. According to a posting on the city's Website, the council will discuss/act on a resolution for appointments to the city's personnel board and to amend a resolution dealing with a use agreement with Chick-fil-A restaurant in Jordan Crossing. In March 2018, the city council approved by resolution an agreement between the city and Exit 1 LLC granting almost a dozen additional parking spaces for … [Read More...]
Chief Reed Placed On Administrative Leave
East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed was placed on administrative leave last Wednesday pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation, city officials said Monday. Acting City Manager Kenny Custer said accusations of "three or four" policy violations are at the root of the investigation. Custer did not elaborate on the nature of the policy violations and did not have a timetable for when the investigation may be completed. Assistant Chief Stan Allen will be the acting chief of police in … [Read More...]
Food City Begins Annual ‘Pet Hunger Drive’
The Food City Pet Club is gearing up for their annual Pet Hunger Drive. This year’s drive will take place November 28th through January 1st throughout the entire supermarket chain. During the drive, shoppers are invited to purchase pre-packaged pet food bags for only $10. Once purchased, the bags can be deposited in the special collection bins located inside the store. 100% of the food donated benefits local animal shelters throughout Food City’s market area. With every $10 pre-packaged … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 19-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 19-25. 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. WARE, WILLIE RUEBEN 3524 SHELBY CIRCLE EAST RIDGE, 37412 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION HUIE, GARY RAY 4316 RINGGOLD RD APT A EAST RIDGE, 37412 Age … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 27
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Desmond Powell - Theft/PTR. Bobby Taylor - Revoked DL/PTR. Lorenzo Wells - Possession Meth, Conspiracy to Distribute Meth. Brandon Clayborn - Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine/Resale, Criminal Conspiracy, Possession Xanax/Resale, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, Registration … [Read More...]
ERPD Responds to Penn Incident
On Monday evening, officials with the East Ridge Police Department released a statement in regard to a story published in the Chattanooga Times Free Press showing graphic body cam video of officers taking a man into custody late last month. According to the Times Free Press story, ERPD officers used a "chokehold" and tased Christopher Penn in the groin while taking him into custody. Penn was shoved into the back of a patrol car and taken to nearby Parkridge East Hospital where police left Penn. … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 19
_ 4214 Ringgold Rd.: Police responded to the Police Services Center last week on a reported robbery from person. According to a police report, a man told an officer that just after midnight on Nov. 12 he pulled up to his unit at the Lomenacque Apartments driving his Ford Explorer with two of his friends in the vehicle. As he came to a stop two black males in their mid-20s wearing grey hoodies came up and began yelling for him to get out of the vehicle. The man told police that one of the alleged … [Read More...]