On Wednesday, Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit, assisted by members of the HCSO SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at a residence … [Read More...]
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HCSO Responds to Shots Fired Call During Football Game at Ooltewah High
On Friday night at about 9:40 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a shots fired call at Ooltewah High School near the tennis courts during a football game. The game was … [Read More...]
Woman Charged in Murder of Sister
On Friday, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office detective charged Brittni Harmon Moore, 27, with First Degree Murder in the killing of her sister. According to a HCSO press release, the incident happened … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Dockets for Oct. 14 and 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14 and 15. Monday's docket consists of in-custody hearings as prosecutors and public defenders … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 7-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 7-10. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 9 24-012961 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane – Disorder - The caller reported a fellow resident of his apartments … [Read More...]
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Marshal Shoots and Kills Man while being Dragged by Car
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force were attempting to locate a wanted individual at an apartment complex on North Germantown Road in Chattanooga. While interviewing residents in the complex, there was a … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 8 24-012921 - 4214 Ringgold Rd – Found Property - A male came to the police department and dropped a wallet off that he found. It is unknown where the wallet was found due to the male leaving after dropping it off. 24-012930 – 500 BLK South Seminole Dr – Traffic Stop - Officers observed a white KIA Sportage traveling northbound in the 500 block of S Seminole Drive. Upon checking the registration, the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 4 24-012729 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Intoxicated Person - An anonymous citizen reported seeing a heavyset male, unconscious, on the side of the road. He was located at Camp Jordan Parkway and US41 North, attempting to stand. The man appeared highly intoxicated, had slurred speech, unable to stand and was bleeding from the head with a large hematoma over his right eye. He was transported for … [Read More...]
Man Arrested for Theft at Center for Creative Arts School
The Hamilton County School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (CCA) was informed by his school administration that an unknown male had stolen property from the school grounds over the course of two Saturdays last month. The Deputy reviewed surveillance footage and discovered that a middle-aged, white male driving an older model Ford pickup truck was taking metal pipes and other material from the loading dock area on both occasions. The materials … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Hixson Pike
On Saturday, at approximately 7:40 am, a resident living near the 7400 block of Hixson Pike called 911 stating a motorcycle accident had occurred just south of her residence. The woman and her husband were on their front porch when they noticed a blinking light in the woods. Upon further investigation, they located a motorcycle and an unresponsive rider and immediately called 911. Deputies and emergency services responded, however, the rider, later identified as Clifford Barbee, was pronounced … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 3-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 3-6. 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, October 3 TAPLEY, CASEY DUANE668 W STATE LINE ROAD ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 33 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeBooked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) Friday, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 8
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Ricky Abner - Theft. Ocean Avery - Possession Meth/Petition to Revoke. Sherry Cuzzort - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Desiree Dooley - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Jonathan Harris - Domestic Assault. Ashley Lapointe - Suspended … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 3 24-012678 – 700 BLK S. Seminole Drive – Property-Found - Unknown person advised that she found a Hamilton County School District Laptop in her front yard and left it by the mailbox for police to pick-up. The laptop was turned over to the SRO. 24-012683 – 900 BLK S. Seminole Drive– Theft from Motor Vehicle - The victim reported during the night of October 2-3, person(s) unknown stole a black Nike … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 29-Oct. 2
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 29-Oct. 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. Sunday, September 29 JUAREZ RAMIREZ, GALDINO2416 DODDS AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37407Age at Arrest: 18 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeEVADING ARRESTRESISTING ARREST OR OBSTRUCTION OF LEGAL … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 2 24-012643 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane– Noise complaint - Police were dispatched to the listed address on a noise complaint and located the apartment the loud music was coming from. The residents agreed to turn the music down without any issue. Night Shift October 2 24-012645 – 1517 Tombras Avenue – Suspicious Person - A woman was trespassed from the dog park behind East Ridge City Hall today after an … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Oct. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 1 24-012584 – 5000 BLK South Terrace – Criminal Trespass Warning and Arrest - A woman, having been previously criminally trespassed from the premises (re: 22-010841) was taken into custody. Upon a search of her possessions, five capped syringes, some used, were found. A man with the suspect was criminally trespassed from the premises (re: 24-000297). 24-012591 – 3500 BLK Claremont Avenue - Disorder - … [Read More...]
Extent of Helene Devastation in Northeast Tennessee Comes into Clearer Focus
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Death toll rises to eight; 46 people unaccounted for, and officials say it will take months – and hundreds of millions of dollars – before roads and bridges are rebuilt The extent of the damage wrought in northeast Tennessee by the inland force of Hurricane Helene came into clearer focus Tuesday as Gov. Bill Lee and members of the state’s Congressional delegation toured affected areas. At least eight people are dead, according to the Tennessee Emergency … [Read More...]
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 Theater after ERFD observed two parties in a verbal disorder and was subsequently flagged down by a female party. Upon further investigation a man had fled the scene prior to police arrival. Warrants are pending for domestic assault and vandalism. The female was allowed to leave the scene after … [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 into the Hall of Fame. Recognition of the recipients will occur at halftime of the Pioneers’ football contest against Signal Mountain High School. This class will be unique, as a mother and daughter, Diana Monson Brock and Laura Brock Vaught, who graduated 32 year apart, will be inducted in the same … [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 more that 3,000 buildings that were previously inaccessible have been searched and cleared in and around Douglas, Georgia after three days of operation. The efforts continue with some improvement in ground conditions as utilities and road access is being restored. The Catoosa County Fire Department is … [Read More...]