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DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: A shoulder and single lane closure will occur between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage … [Read More...]

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April … [Read More...]

In light of COVID-19 concerns, Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement. “In light of Governor Bill Lee’s updated executive order asking citizens to stay at home, it is very … [Read More...]

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The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. March 31 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Disorder/Mental Health Consumer- The caller advised of a black female loitering on the property refusing to leave. Upon arrival police spoke to the woman and she left the property. A short time later police were summoned back due to her return. Management advised once police left the first time she returned and entered a customer’s … [Read More...]

On Wednesday morning, the East Ridge Police Department SWAT team was called to a local motel after a man refused to leave after check-out time. According to a press release, officers responded to the Super 8 Hotel at 6519 Ringgold Rd. on a report of a subject that would not leave his room after check out time at about 11 a.m. Officers contacted Jim Sanford Hunter, 64, who refused to exit the room and advised officers he was armed. Officers ran a records check on Hunter and found that he had … [Read More...]

Tennessee’s top prosecutors—three United States Attorneys and the Tennessee Attorney General—are coordinating their efforts to prevent Tennesseans from being victimized by fraud schemes and other unlawful acts during disaster-relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic and will investigate and prosecute all instances of coronavirus-related fraud schemes targeting Tennesseans. Sadly, many Americans fall victim to fraud schemes every day. Our offices are working to investigate and prosecute all … [Read More...]

The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. March 30 Day Shift Warrant Service- Jamie Tomas-Jose Tomas-Jose was arrested at the Hamilton County Jail on a Capias for driving under the influence. 6712 Ringgold Road (Public Storage)- Alarm- Upon arrival police spoke with employees and found the alarm to be accidental. 6700 Ringgold Road (Quality Inn)- Assault- A woman called to advise she was assaulted by her brother. … [Read More...]

The Hamilton County Health Department announces the opening of a COVID-19 community testing site to accelerate COVID-19 testing in our community. A formal referral from a medical provider is required for testing and testing will be by appointment only. “We are pleased to announce the opening of an additional COVID-19 specimen collection site in our county,” says Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “This development represents a positive step so that infected people in the community … [Read More...]

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, we want to assure you that we are here for you in these challenging times. We are focused on working with other local leaders and community partners to help slow the spread while developing new ways we can support you to keep you connected. EPB Quick Connect WiFi hotspots now available  In partnership with the Hamilton County Department of Education, we’ve worked to make digital access available to those who need it with the … [Read More...]

The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. March 26– Day Shift 6013 Wentworth Avenue- AOA/Smoke Investigation- Police responded with Fire on a smoke investigation behind the residence at this address. Upon arrival Fire handled the call. 728 Frawley Road (Park Ridge Apartments)- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of a homeless black female refusing to leave the community laundry room. Upon arrival the subject was … [Read More...]

The Hamilton County Health Department has an important announcement about a change of services and also reports the latest case information. The Health Department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) has been updated to allow more resources to be diverted to the COVID-19 response. The new lists of essential services and temporarily suspended services are below: The essential Health Department services still in operation are as follows. Please note, some of these services have … [Read More...]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced that Executive Order No. 19, issued March 24 by Governor Bill Lee, suspended requirements for vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee from March 12 to May 18. “Suspending requirements for vehicle emissions testing in counties that conduct testing is necessary,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers said. “Tennessee families are responding to many restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, and this … [Read More...]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB MM 1, I-75 SB MM 3 and I-24 EB MM 184.0 Traffic pacing may occur throughout interchange Sunday nights … [Read More...]