The East Ridge Animal Shelter is currently facing a capacity crisis and is reaching out to the community with an urgent plea: adopt or foster a shelter pet today. Each day, an overwhelming number of … [Read More...]
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Law and Order November 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 11 : A Squad 25-011814 – 3500 BLK Ringgold Road – Harassment - The reporting party requested to speak with … [Read More...]
Local 3’s ‘Share Your Christmas’ Food Drive Begins
WRCB Local 3’s Share Your ChristmasTM food drive begins November 10 and will continue through … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 7: B Squad 25-011624- 4214 Ringgold Road- Arrest/ Warrant Service - A man was arrested on an outstanding … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests November 7-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 7-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Trump Pardons Former Speaker Casada and Ex Chief-of-Staff
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff received presidential pardons Thursday, just weeks after being sentenced to prison for … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket Nov. 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 1:30 p.m. Jason Brown - 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery. Sarah Carpenter - Criminal Trespass. Bailey Davis - Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Elrod - Theft/Shoplifting. Denise Farmer - DUI/Petition to Revoke. Katherine Hill - Public Intoxication. Taylor Luttrell - Disorderly Conduct. … [Read More...]
County to Help Food Banks with $195K
East Ridge Food Pantry to Receive $10,000 The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the County Mayor’s resolution allocating $195,000 in unrestricted opioid settlement funds to local food banks. These one-time funds will support more than 34,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. “This is a moment for county government to step up and meet a real need in our community,” said Hamilton County Mayor Weston … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 2-6. 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. Sunday, Nov.2 BROWN, JASON SHERMAN5700 ROPER STREET APT. E7 EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 22 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: FIRST DEGREE MURDERESPECIALLY AGGRAVATED … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 6 : A Squad 25-011688 – 5400 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault - The caller reported being punched in the face by an unknown male while inside the food mart. The suspect was described as a male in his early 20’s wearing a black hoodie and red shorts. The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival in a gray 4-door sedan with two female occupants. The altercation stemmed from the victim talking to the … [Read More...]
Benefit on Sunday to Help Family Burned Out in G’Town Gardens Fire
If you're hungry for some fine barbeque and to help some folks who've been burned out of their apartment you're in luck. Josh Gilreath, the owner of award-winning Tennessee Rebel Barbeque is hosting an event on Sunday November 9 that's called "Where there's smoke there's family." It will be held at Holy Smoke Cigars at 6729 Ringgold Road from 1 to 7 p.m. "Basically, I'm going to cover the cost of the groceries and then everything else is going to my friend Krystal Davis," Gilreath said Thursday … [Read More...]
City Hires Manager for Venue 1921
City officials in East Ridge recently announced that Tara Viland has been selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026, following the completion of construction by the end of 2025. Viland was raised in East Ridge and shaped by two decades of living in North Chattanooga, where she contributed to the growth of the downtown community. She has now returned with … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 5 : A Squad 25-011637 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road - Deceptive Practice - The victim reported being defrauded of $104.86 from her personal funds and $2,187 from the business account. She stated she received calls from individuals posing as a “fire inspector” named Christopher Matthews and a “FedEx” employee. The suspects instructed her to make several Bitcoin deposits totaling $2,291.86 to an address in … [Read More...]
Governor Announces $5 Million for Food Banks during SNAP Benefits Freeze
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Days after thousands of Tennessee families lost monthly federal food benefits, Gov. Bill Lee announced he would direct $5 million in state funding to food banks. Lee said Tuesday that funding will come from savings accrued in TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program for the poor, disabled and elderly, and be distributed to regions based on the population of individuals who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. SNAP provides monthly cash … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 4 : B Squad 25-011602-6700 BLK Ringgold Road-Suspicious Activity - Police were dispatched on a report of a male, walking in the roadway who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. The individual was gone upon police arrival. 25-011604 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane - Domestic Disorder - A woman reported her son became aggressive towards her in a verbal altercation causing her to strike him to make him … [Read More...]
HCSO Deputies Apprehend Wanted Man after Vehicle Pursuit
Early Tuesday morning, Criminal Warrants Detectives located a vehicle related to a person with active warrants and attempted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of John Ross Road. The driver refused to stop, initiating a pursuit. The pursuit continued across the Georgia state line, where the driver lost control of the vehicle while turning onto Park City Road from Battlefield Parkway, striking a tree. Patrick Allen McDaniel was identified as the driver. He was taken into custody and turned over to … [Read More...]
Incumbents Returned to Office in Catoosa County
On Tuesday, voters returned incumbents Kelly Bomar and Earl Henderson to office on the Ringgold City Council. Bomar received 275 votes, while Henderson garnered 259. Mitchell Marchus received 89 votes. The voters also approved the ESPLOST measure by a large margin. Voter turnout for the election was just over 15 percent. … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 31: A Squad 25-011465 – 4300 BLK Spriggs Street - Attempted Burglary - The reporting party informed police that two doors at the rear of his home appeared to have been tampered with, suggesting an attempted break-in. Officers took photographs of the doorknobs and contacted the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). There are no known suspects currently. 25-011463 – 3200 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft - The … [Read More...]
Second Suspect in Roper Street Killing has been Arrested
The second suspect in the killing of one man and the wounding of anther in the Newcastle Apartments in August has been arrested. According to Hamilton County Jail booking reports, 22-year-old Jason Sherman Brown, who lived in the apartment complex where the alleged crime happened, was booked into the jail on Sunday on charges of First Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated Robbery. Brown had been on the run since the Aug. 25 incident at the apartments on Roper Street. East Ridge Police Chief … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Milne Street Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday monring. According to a press release, at about 1:30 a.m. officers responded to the 2300 block of Milne Street. Officers were nearby on an unrelated call for service when they heard multiple gunshots. They immediately moved toward the area where the gunfire originated and located two individuals with gunshot wounds, a 19-year-old male with life-threatening injuries and a 17-year-old male with … [Read More...]
Deputies Respond to Domestic Incident on Dallas Hollow Road
On Saturday, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic incident near the 9000 block of Dallas Hollow Road that involved multiple gunshots and property damage. The suspect, John Hawkins, damaged several items within the residence and then went outside, fired a firearm multiple times putting victims in fear for their lives, and intentionally rammed his wife’s GMC Yukon with his Jeep Gladiator and the rear of the residence. He then intentionally drove through another … [Read More...]