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Police Briefs for October 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 27 24-012419, 24-012424,24-012425 – 5000 BLK S Terrace – Domestic Assault - Officers responded to the AMC … [Read More...]
East Ridge to Induct 10 into Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame
Mother and Daughter to be Inducted in Same Class East Ridge High School will recognize 10 new inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday. The 2024 class will be the ninth inducted … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Firefighters Deployed on Search and Rescue Mission in Hurricane Ravaged Southeast Georgia
RINGGOLD – Catoosa County Fire Department firefighters and equipment are assisting the rescue and disaster relief efforts underway in Coffee County, Georgia in the wake of hurricane Helene. So far … [Read More...]
TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in East Tennessee Flood Emergency
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent severe flooding impacting parts of East … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 24-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 24-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Hurricane Helene Disrupts Blood Supply: Donors Needed Now
Blood Assurance is in immediate need of blood and platelet donors after the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene and its impact on the Chattanooga area. The storm has caused widespread cancellations of appointments and blood drives across our service area. In addition, Blood Assurance is on standby this week with the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC), to provide immediate support to communities in Florida if needed. BERC, made up of 35 community blood centers across the United States, … [Read More...]
HCSO Detective Easterly Gets First Responder Award
On Saturday, the Knights of Columbus - Chapter 14079, hosted an awards ceremony and breakfast for local first responders in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. This year’s ceremony honored Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detective, Mark Easterly, with the Margaret Chastain First Responder of the Year Award for his efforts to successfully investigate numerous crimes, particularly those pertaining to the theft of copper-based wiring and child abuse. In August 2023, Detective Easterly was assigned to … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Oct. 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 1. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 4 p.m. Rebecca Baker - Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Darren Colbaugh - Possession Meth, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia. Caleb Collins - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Shelby Cross - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Legend Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia. Sherry Cuzzort - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 26 24-012386 – 1000 BLK Hibbler Circle – Vehicle Fire - Police assisted fire personnel with a vehicle fire at this address. The vehicle was parked near the street. There were no injuries, and no other property was damaged. 24-012362 – 1500 BLK Tombras Avenue – Suspicious Vehicle - Police found a woman sleeping behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry at Pioneer Park. She advised she was homeless and looking … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 25 24-012308 – 3700 BLK Anderson Avenue – Burglary / Narcotics Arrest - The resident stated she went to her vehicle this morning and much to her horror, she found her vehicle had been ransacked and a person she did not know asleep in the passenger seat. The man was awakened, removed from the vehicle and immediately handcuffed. She stated she is unsure if any items were taken, and an inventory is … [Read More...]
HCSO Personnel Investigate Four Separate School Threats on Wednesday
Two Students Arrested On Wednesday, at approximately 3:30 pm, the School Resource Deputy at the Center for Creative Arts was advised of a possible school threat. The SRD immediately began an investigation which determined the suspect, a 14-year-old male, made a statement about "Blowing up the school" and referenced an internet search of the same nature. The student was arrested and charged with Threat of Mass Violence. On the same day, around 4:00 pm the School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 24 24-012266 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Person - A caller reported a male acting strange in the area between Camp Jordan ER and the hotel. Police located him on the patio of the hotel. A field interview was conducted. 24-012267 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – SIA - Officers contacted a woman at the hotel. She was found to have an active warrant out of East Ridge for Alias Capias (Driving on … [Read More...]
Fall Festival Is On, Rain or Shine
The City of East Ridge will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 10 am until 5 pm. Promising to be bigger - and the best yet - Camp Jordan Amphitheater will be filled with live music, 175 unique arts and crafts vendors, a variety of delicious food trucks, multiple children’s activities in the Kid’s Zone, family yard games, a large petting zoo, and so much more. With the looming threat of Hurricane Helene headed toward the Gulf Coast, festival organizers said they are … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 20 24-012064 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- DUI - An employee stated she observed a gray sedan driving erratically and in the wrong lane several times and at a high rate of speed. The driver was described as a shirtless male, with long hair, tattoos and shouting nonsensical words. The vehicle turned south onto Springvale Road. While checking the area police observed a vehicle stopped in the roadway. The … [Read More...]
HCSO Deputies Make Arrest after High-Speed Pursuit of Motorcycle
On Monday, at approximately 4:40 pm, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a dark blue motorcycle traveling in the 740 block of Highway 27 northbound at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle was swerving in and out of traffic endangering other motorists and was displaying an unreadable license plate.The deputy attempted a traffic stop, however, the driver of the motorcycle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. Additional deputies joined in as the pursuit continued.Despite numerous … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Accidental Shooting at Chester Frost Park
On Saturday, September 21, at approximately 11:50 am, Hamilton County Park Rangers and emergency medical personnel responded to Chester Frost Park located at 2277 Gold Point Circle North for a reported traumatic injury at Campsite #26. The caller advised a 5-year-old child had been alone in the family car and was bleeding from his leg above the kneecap. When EMS and Park Rangers arrived on scene, it was later determined the child was inside the family car when he apparently began playing with a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 20-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 20-23. 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. Friday, September 20 JONES, JAMES ARTHUR153 DEMPSEY CIRCLE SW CLEVELAND, 37311Age at Arrest: 41 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeSIMPLE POSSESSION MCREYNOLDS, IVORY LYNETTE4311 14TH … [Read More...]
Two Arrested after HCSO Pursuit
Early Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a traffic stop on Sequoyah Road near Dayton Pike in Soddy Daisy. As the Deputy approached the vehicle, it took off and a pursuit ensued. However, the pursuit was later terminated due to the extreme speeds and the loss of visual contact. A short time later, Hamilton County 911 received a call reporting a suspicious vehicle pulling into a driveway in the 1800 block of Sequoyah Access Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered … [Read More...]
Grand Opening of Animal Shelter Set
Construction of the new animal shelter in East Ridge is now complete and city officials are inviting the public to join them for the celebration of the grand opening. On Thursday, September 26, the City will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter located at 5302 Stone Street. The event is scheduled to begin at 10am with light refreshments being served. “We are so excited for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of our new Animal Shelter,” said East Ridge … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, September 23. Court is held at City Hall. Rebecca Baker - Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Christopher Breedlove - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Amanda Coffey - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Oxycodone/Resale, Possession Gabapentin/Resale, Possession Xanax/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Sherry Cuzzort - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession … [Read More...]