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Prescott Released from Hospital
Corporal Terry Prescott, shot on a traffic stop on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday afternoon, said East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen. The East Ridge Police Department wishes to express … [Read More...]
UPDATE II: East Ridge Officer Shot; Manhunt Over for Suspect at Lake Winnepesaukah
UPDATE: This from ERPD Facebook page: The fugitive was located after an extensive air and ground search by multiple law enforcement agencies. The fugitive engaged officers several times with gunfire … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 12-18. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Election Information for East Ridge Residents
Helpful Facts on Registration, Early Voting, Requesting Absentee Ballots, And Who is Running Early voting in Hamilton County for the Nov. 3 General Election begins in a few weeks. The following is … [Read More...]
Oct. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports" provided by the administration. 10/15/2020 Day Shift 204 Windmere Drive (auto burglary): The complainant wanted police to be aware … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Battle to Draw Against Forward Madison
The Red Wolves ended their home schedule on Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium with a 1-1 draw against Forward Madison. The only goal of the game by the home team happened early when Greg Hurst put the Wolves on the board with a penalty kick. The Red Wolves (5-4-5) kept that advantage for almost 60 minutes before Michael Vang scored for Forward Madison. Red Wolves coach Jimmy Obleda told the Times Free Press that the team would try to finish the season as strong as possible and look to the future … [Read More...]
Pioneers Get Road Win
East Ridge edged Sequoyah, 21-20, Friday night in high school football action. Desmond Drake scored on two touchdown runs and a pair of two-point conversions. The Pioneers' other score came on a run by Cameron Sanders. The win improves the Pioneers' overall record to 5-3. East Ridge plays Howard next Friday in a region game. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for October 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Justin Barlow - Felon in Possession of Firearm. David Bisker - DUI/3rd, Evading, Revoked DL for DUI. Todd Connally - DUI/2nd, Possession of Handgun while DUI. Kedarrian Higgins - Assault, Disorderly Conduct (2), Assault on Police, Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest. Brandon Hill - Domestic Assault/For Capias. Emory Letson - Burglary, Theft of Property, … [Read More...]
‘From Truck to Trunk’ Event to be Held Oct. 17
Action Church is sponsoring a food distribution event to those in need on Saturday October 17 at East Ridge Elementary School on John Ross Road. Action Church Pastor Daniel Beard is calling the event "From Truck to Trunk." It will begin at 10 a.m. Beard said he is receiving more than 2,000 pre-packaged 30-pound food boxes that consists of meat, produce and dairy. The boxes will be delivered via refrigerated truck and unloaded from the truck to a person's trunk by staff members. "Our heart is to … [Read More...]
TDOT Traffic Advisory
TDOT Contractor to Implement Weekend Closure of U.S. 27 North on and off ramps at MLK Blvd Beginning on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. EDT, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will close the U.S. 27 northbound on and off ramps at Martin Luther King Blvd. These closures will be in place until Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6 a.m. EDT to allow the contractor to complete work on MLK Blvd. near U.S. 27 North. Motorists should exercise caution when … [Read More...]
Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots for the Week of October 19-23
The Hamilton County Health Department is once again offering free flu vaccinations for a limited time while supplies last. Free flu vaccine for Hamilton County adults (18 years and older) is available at the Alstom Plant, 1125 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402 October 19 and 20 (Monday-Tuesday)from 1:30PM – 5:00PM This is a drive-through clinic. No appointment is needed. Face masks will be required for all persons in their vehicle during the vaccination process. Service is provided for … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports" provided by the administration. 10/14/2020 Dayshift 302 Dunlap Avenue (auto theft recovery): a 2020 Nissan Versa, stolen in East Ridge, was recovered by Chattanooga police. The vehicle was removed from NCIC, and the owner was contacted. 6725 Ringgold Road (shoplifting): Karen Liles was arrested at the Family Dollar for shoplifting. While attempting to ditch the stolen items as police approached, she dropped her syringes. … [Read More...]
Lady Pioneers Win District Soccer Tournament
Alejandra Argueta's "rocket shot" from 30 yards out lifted East Ridge to the district tournament crown with a 3-2 win over Hixson, Thursday. "This was an exciting game," Lady Pioneer Coach Jeremy McIntyre said in a game summery provided East Ridge News Online. "We had to come from behind twice to win the game." Trailing 1-0 at the half, Lucy Lopez got East Ridge on the board. Only a few minutes later, Hixson got the upper hand with a goal. Lopez once again countered with her second goal to knot … [Read More...]
Helton to serve on Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board
NASHVILLE _ State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, has been appointed to serve on the Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board, a panel created to encourage Tennesseans to improve their health by being more active outside in parks. Healthy Parks, Healthy Person is a program in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee State Parks with support from the Tennessee Department of Health. HPHP provides web-based and mobile tools for participants to … [Read More...]
Arrest Made in Donaldson Road Slaying
On Thursday afternoon, East Ridge police arrested a man in the slaying of Montrell Fears on Donaldson Road in August. According to police, Kelderick Tucker, 28, was taken into custody at 3202 Gleason Drive on a Criminal Homicide warrant. A search of the residence was conducted and police seized a resale amount of marijuana and a firearm. Police would not comment on how they tracked Tucker to the Gleason Drive address. On the morning of August 21 police were called to the Richwood Apartments at … [Read More...]
Oct. 15 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports" provided by the administration. 10/13/20 Day Shift 6407 Ringgold Road (Portofinos)- Alarm- Police responded to check the business. Upon arrival the building appeared secure. 4334 Ringgold Road (Regions Bank)- A window was found broken this morning. The reporting party advised the incident occurred sometime after 1300 hours on 10-11-20. While on scene officers located a yellow marble located in the flower bed in front of the … [Read More...]
CHI Memorial Stadium to Host NCAA DII National Soccer Championships
On Wednesday, the NCAA announced Chattanooga as the host city for six national championships, naming CHI Memorial Stadium, home of the Chattanooga Red Wolves professional soccer team, as the host venue for the 2023 and 2024 Mens and Womens DII Soccer National Championships. “This is only the beginning of what we see as a long standing partnership between CHI Memorial Stadium, Chattanooga Sports Commission and the Cities of East Ridge and Chattanooga. Professional sports brings communities … [Read More...]
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond Diagnosed with COVID-19
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday morning Sheriff Jim Hammond was informed he had been in direct contact with someone who had just tested positive with COVID-19. As a safety precaution, Sheriff Hammond immediately visited a local medical facility where he received a rapid response COVID-19 test. Sheriff Hammond has tested positive and is currently asymptomatic. Out of an abundance of caution, contact tracing has begun regarding those who have been in contact with … [Read More...]
VIDEO: Oct. 8 City Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=270BrybPD48&feature=youtu.be … [Read More...]
Oct. 14 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports" provided by the administration. 10/11/2020 Day Shift 5611 Ringgold Road (citizen assist): police stood by while the fire department assisted in opening a vehicle after parents had accidentally locked their infant inside their car. 6710 Ringgold Road (vandalism): employees of the Best Western filed a report after a customer vandalized a room overnight as a result of what they believe was a fight. The hotel will be resolving the … [Read More...]