The East Ridge City Council approved a resolution authorizing more than a million dollars in incentives to a developer who wishes to build a hotel near Jordan Crossing. The resolution would provide … [Read More...]
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Video: Beer Board Meeting from Feb. 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvB_pP9rUu0&feature=youtu.be … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 26
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Feb. 24 Day Shift 3516 Mimbro Lane (missing person): The house manager for a special needs group home, reported that one … [Read More...]
Helton Appointed Deputy Whip
House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett Tuesday named State Rep. Esther Helton to fill one of six Deputy Whip positions within the Tennessee House Republican Caucus for the second session of the 111th … [Read More...]
‘Voices of Recovery’ Event Slated for Thursday
The Addictions & Dependencies Committee (A&D) of the Hamilton County Regional Health Council invites the public to listen to three recovering addicts who will bravely share their stories of … [Read More...]
More Than 6,000 Acres Added to Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with The Conservation Fund, TennGreen, the National Park Service and the … [Read More...]
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Hawk Pleads ‘Nolo Contendere’ to Voluntary Manslaughter
In Hamilton County Criminal Court on Monday, Billy Hawk pleaded nolo contendere to voluntary manslaughter for the 1981 murder of Johnny Mack Salyer, whose body was found in a barrel floating in Chickamauga Lake, according to a press release from the Hamilton County District Attorney's office. A jury found Hawk guilty of first-degree murder on June 6, 2016 and he was sentenced to life in prison. Hawk was granted a re-trial by Judge Don Poole late last year after post-conviction lawyers argued … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 24
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. February 20– Day Shift 5913 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Junior Reyes was arrested on an East Ridge alias capias/driving on revoked following a crash on the lot of the Family Dollar. 14 Lauren Lane (suspicious person): Police were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress but officers did not locate any suspects in or near the vacant residence. 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Tucker Filter … [Read More...]
Join the Record Number of Tennesseans Creating Habitat for Wildlife
Photo by Priscilla Morris NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, saw a record number of Tennesseans create wildlife habitats in 2019. Last year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to help Tennesseans create wildlife sanctuaries in their own yards, big and small. As a result, nearly 300 wildlife habitats were created and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 17-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feb. 17 GONZALEZ, ARMANDO 3718 ROSSVILLE BLVD CHATTANOOGA, 37407 Age at Arrest: 31 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DRIVING WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSE / EXPIRED LICENSE PLUNKETT, LEIF S 108 S … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Feb. 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Feb. 24. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Alexander Garcia - DUI/pro capias. Armando Gonzalez - no DL, registration violation, no insurance. Michael Jackson - criminal conspiracy/for capias, fraud use of credit card/for capias, theft over $2,500/for capias. David Walker - resisting, criminal impersonation. Sean Ward - driving on suspended/alias capias, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 21
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Feb. 19 Day Shift 182 I-24 East (AOA): Police assisted TDOT and THP with a tanker truck which had leaked hot asphalt in Chattanooga prior to stopping in East Ridge. Yate’s cleanup crew responded to the scene. 5700 Ringgold Road (arrest): John Doe (aka Jorge Gaspar) was arrested for DUI, resisting arrest, criminal simulation, improper turn and misuse of registration following a traffic stop at this … [Read More...]
Schools Closed on Friday
SCHOOLS CLOSED ON FRIDAY Hamilton County Schools will be closed on Friday due to concerns of ice on roads in the morning, especially in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service forecast calls for temperatures to remain below freezing until the middle of the day tomorrow. After additional discussions with emergency personnel and the concern of wet roads freezing overnight, it has been decided to close schools tomorrow out of an abundance of caution and the concern for … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 SB MM 3, I-24 EB MM 184, and I-24 WB MM 185. Traffic pacing will also occur for I-75 NB, I-75 SB, and I-24 EB. Additionally, there may intermittent … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 20
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by department administration. Feb. 18 Day Shift Shawn Jarrett arrested on ER warrant 4224 Greenbriar Rd- Deceptive Practice- The complainant reported three unauthorized transactions on her bank account through Amazon. No suspect info at this time. 2104 McBrien Rd – Assist Animal Services – Police responded to the address and assisted animal services in warning a family who’s run “afowl” of city … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Feb. 19
The following information was compiled from "pass along" reports provided by the East Ridge Police Department. Feb. 17 Day Shift 5800 Ringgold Rd- Leif Plunkett was arrested on ER warrants 601 Walnut St- ER warrant served on Alexander Garcia 4214 Ringgold Rd (Supplement)- On 02/17/2020 at approximately 1154 hrs, Catoosa County Georgia Sheriff's Office located a black and gray enclosed trailer (bearing VIN 5KGBBTA2XL1018212) parked at the Georgia Welcome Center, 2726 I-75 … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Feb. 18
The following information was provided by the East Ridge Police Department from its "pass along" reports. February 13– Day Shift Police were approached by a resident requesting and extra patrol in the area of East Ridge Drive. He advised of a possible intoxicated driver in the area during the nighttime hours. The vehicle is possibly a blue pickup with chrome wheels. The driver has been throwing several beer cans into yards as he drives through the neighborhood. 5611 Ringgold Road … [Read More...]
Friday’s Census Kickoff Cancelled
UPDATE: This from the City of East Ridge on Wednesday morning ... Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts and other circumstances, the Census Kickoff event scheduled for Friday, February 21 at East Ridge Community Center has been cancelled. The need for the upcoming Census and its related impact has been highly visible for the last couple of months, thanks to the efforts focused on Hamilton County and the City of East Ridge. Please keep checking the City's … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 10-16. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feb. 10 DAVENPORT, EDWARD MAURICE 2720 RIO GRAND ROAD CHATTANOOGA, 37421 Age at Arrest: 39 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGGRAVATED BURGLARY FALSE IMPRISONMENT Feb. … [Read More...]
HCSO Awarded $2.2 Million Dollars for FUSE Project
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce it has received a $2.2 million federal grant dedicated to helping the mentally ill. We are one of only three communities nationwide to receive this funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Pay for Success Initiative. The goal of the program is to “lower recidivism and homelessness for those suffering mental illness… while improving public safety and saving tax payer dollars” The Sheriff’s Office will use the funding to expand its … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Feb. 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Steven Daugherty - resisting, evading, vandalism. James Henderson - disorderly conduct, resisting. Terry Mathis - possession meth/PTR. Butch Shirley - possession meth, possession schedule IV, possession schedule II, drug paraphernalia, possession prohibited weapon. Daniel Tackett - aggravated assault, vandalism. David … [Read More...]