Fire did significant damage to a commercial building on Ringgold Road early Saturday morning. East Ridge Fire Department officials said they were alerted to the fire by police at about 4:45 a.m. at … [Read More...]
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Arrest Made in Sylvan Drive Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 41-year-old Anthony Newsom in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Sylvan Drive on April 21. On April 21, at 4:24 p.m., CPD responded to … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 17 25-004033 – 5400 BLK Oakdale Avenue – Domestic Disorder - ERPD responded to an active domestic at the … [Read More...]
County Mayor Names Vinnett as Director of Communiations.
Mary Francis Hoots Elevated to Deputy Chief of Staff Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has appointed Paris Vinnett as the county’s Director of Communications. A dynamic communications professional, … [Read More...]
Sigma Chi’s Hold Easter Event for Children
On Saturday, April 12, the Chattanooga Area Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter (CAC) along with brothers from the Delta Theta Chapter at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted an Easter event for … [Read More...]
House Passes Measure to Dissolve Human Rights Commission
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Tennessee House Republicans voted overwhelmingly to transfer responsibilities for investigating discrimination complaints to the office of the Tennessee … [Read More...]
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Law and Order April 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 23 25-004280 – 500 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Animal Cruelty - Officers responded on report of a dog left in a hot car. On arrival, police located a large dog panting in the back of a Honda Civic with no access to water. The owner was located inside the restaurant and issued a Misdemeanor Citation for Animal Cruelty after records showed he left the dog in the car for over an hour. 25-004278-3600 BLK Ida … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 22 25-004245 – 1300 BLK St. Thomas Street – Mental Health Consumer/Improper Use of 9-1-1 - Police responded to this residence to speak with a man after he called Hamilton County Dispatch using 9-1-1 to dispute the possible exhumation of his mother’s remains. When asked who would be responsible for the remains, he advised he was the next of kin and did not authorize any such procedure. When the officer … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket April 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 22. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Breanna Breedlove - Criminal Impersonation, Theft over $10,000/PTR, Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Austin Davis - Theft over $2,500, Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Emilio Francisco - Public Intoxication. Nathaniel Freeman - Possession Crack Cocaine. Willona Freeman - Aggravated Assault/PTR. Bernard Heard - Aggravated Assault, … [Read More...]
CPD Chief John Chambers Announces Executive Staff Appointments
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) today announced appointments to its executive leadership team, marking a significant step in Chief John Chambers’ vision to strengthen the department’s internal leadership, enhance public safety operations, and continue its commitment to community-oriented policing. Chief Chambers has chosen five proven leaders who have extensive experience in policing and public service. Chief Chambers has appointed the following leaders to the CPD Executive Command … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 16 25-003995 - 2159 Dugan ST -Civil / Warrant Service - The landlord called ERPD to report that two males were breaking into a vehicle at this residence. When ERPD arrived, they met with the two parties. A Hamilton County Civil Process unit arrived on scene and informed ERPD the two males were evicted, and they have until today at 1600 to get their belongings. Upon running the subjects’ information, one … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 15 25-003965 – 700 BLK S Lovell Avenue – Intoxicated Person - Police responded to S Lovell on a report an intoxicated male walked through a neighbor’s yard. Police found the man, who was celebrating his birthday, showed signs of impairment. He was asked to return home and to not return to the public until he was sober. 25-003964 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – An employee called police after a man … [Read More...]
CPD Seeking Public Assistance Locating Murder Suspect
The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating LaJeffery Romane Sparks, who is wanted for First Degree Murder of a 42-year-old man. On October 5, 2024 at 12:38 a.m., police responded to a Person Shot call in the 4100 block of Fagan St. Once on scene, officers conducted life saving measures until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Chattanooga Police Department has an active … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 11 25-003805 – 5300 BLK Clemons Rd – Suicidal threats - Police responded to this location- as a secondary location- for a female experiencing a mental health crisis. Police were able to detain the female without incident and transport her for an evaluation. 25-003810 – 1500 BLK Keeble Street – Auto Theft - The resident called ERPD to report his automobile stolen. He doesn’t know who took it but had last … [Read More...]
City Offices Closing in Observance of Good Friday
East Ridge city offices as well as the library will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. According to a press release from the city, residents with trash or recycling pick-up on Friday will not be collected until Monday, April 21. 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...]
HCSO Website Shutdown
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has shut down access to its Website after an attempt to access the network systems from an external source, officials said Monday. What follows is a statement by Sheriff Austin Garrett: “This morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) detected an unauthorized attempt to access our network systems from an external source. In response, and out of an abundance of caution, our Information Technology team immediately initiated … [Read More...]
Catholic Trounces Bradley in Middle School Baseball
Catholic trounced Bradley, 22-2, Saturday afternoon in middle school baseball. The win improved Catholic Baseball to 9-8 on the season. The team will play host to Boyd-Buchanan on Tuesday at 5 p.m. on the OLPH diamond. Catholic Baseball got on the board in the top of the first inning after Caleb Grass walked, Sib Evans singled to left field, and Nick Pendergrass and Deagan Bain walked. A series of batters hit by pitch scored three runs. Catholic piled on in the second inning, scoring eight … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 10-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 10-13. 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, April 10 ANDRES, PHILIPE3505 2ND AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37407Age at Arrest: 25 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING ON REVOKED FOR DUI HITCHCOCK, EDDIE TIRRELL302 DUNLAP … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket April 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 15. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Kristen Ballew - Theft/Shoplifting. Christa Bittenbender - Promotion of Meth Manufacturing, Possession Meth/Resale, Manufacture of Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Domestic Assault. Scott Cooper - Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Theft over $2,500, Possession Firearm during Felony (5), Drug Paraphernalia. Robert … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 10 25-003751 – 1300 BLK Frederick Drive – Disorder Prevention - Police escorted a party to his former residence where police stood by while the resident collected some personal belongings and dropped them outside for the caller to collect. 25-003764 – 800 BLK S Germantown Road – Vehicle Theft - Police responded to the office building on a reported vehicle theft. Police spoke with the executor of the … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 9 25-003730 – 4200 BLK Belvoir Drive – Domestic Assault - A man showed up to the police station with bruising on both of his eyes and requested an officer’s guidance, alleging his wife possibly elbowed him during an argument in which both parties were heavily intoxicated. He said the other black eye was from a fall. He advised he would return with his wife later in the day for a report, and the matter was … [Read More...]