The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift June 12: A Squad
26-005463 – 3800 BLK Bennett Road – Backup Fire – Officers responded to this address on report of a residential fire. On scene, officers assisted the fire department in contacting the homeowner.
26-005452- 4200 BLK Ringgold Rd. – Theft – Police encountered a suspect in the 1400 block of Dover after it was reported that he had stolen items from the store. The business wanted him charged and trespassed. He was then taken into custody without incident and made aware he had been trespassed from the location.
Night Shift June 12: C Squad
26-005488 – 3800 BLK Ringgold Road – Reckless Driving – While in a stationary position, a Police Officer observed a dark color motorcycle traveling on Ringgold Road at a speed excess of 100 mph. The Police officer pulled out to initiate a traffic stop, but immediately lost sight of the motorcyclist. Due to the excessive speed, Police were unable to obtain a good description of the motorcycle, the motorcyclist, and the registration tag. A BOLO was sent to the Chattanooga Police Department.
26-005495 – 3600 BLK Brainerd Rd – Assist Other Agency – An off-duty Chattanooga Police Officer reported an unconscious person in the parking lot. An East Ridge officer was the closest available unit, and he responded to the location. Upon arrival, police found the subject was unconscious but breathing with a pulse. Several Chattanooga Police Officers arrived on scene and administered a dose of Narcan. The individual quickly regained consciousness and EMS arrived to provide further medical care.
26-005496 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – While in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, a woman was served an arrest warrant through the City of East Ridge. The charge on the arrest warrant was harassment.
26-005498 – 600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Theft from an Automobile – The victim reported that a male stole his cell phone. The RP was a school bus driver who was parked outside of the restaurant waiting to pick up a group of students. While he was waiting, a thin male came up to the bus, reached in the window, and grabbed the iPhone. The suspect then ran over the I-75 overpass. Police checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
26-005499 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – While conducting a routine patrol, an officer observed an individual standing on the I-75 overpass, looking over the edge. The individual matched the description of a theft suspect from the Camp Jordan parking lot. The officer approached the suspect, but he immediately ran underneath the overpass. Police thoroughly checked the area but did not locate the suspect.
Day Shift June 13: A Squad
26-005501 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive – Disorder with a Weapon – Police were informed of two males who were armed and shooting at each other in the front yards on Fruitland Drive. According to the caller, it sounded like the subjects were using AR-15-style weapons. Police were able to locate the individuals at the car wash on Ringgold Road and found the subjects to be carrying toy guns that shoot out Orbeez. The subjects were advised to no longer play with them on the streets but to use them in their own backyards.
26-005510 – 3700 BLK Larry Lane – Domestic Assault – Officers responded to this address on report of an assault in progress. On scene, police were informed that a woman had punched her boyfriend in the face multiple times. The man had injuries to corroborate his allegations. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody, charged with Domestic Assault, and transported to jail.
26-005502- 900 BLK Belvoir Hills Circle- Auto Theft – Police responded to an auto theft. The owner of the vehicle stated she had last seen her vehicle the night before around 10PM, and when she let her dog out at 7AM the vehicle was gone. The vehicle was found abandoned in Chattanooga.
Night Shift June 13: C Squad
26-005524 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – The owner of the business reported that a male subject was sitting in front of the shop and refused to leave the property. Police responded to the location and found him still on the lot. The man advised that he had recently been released from the hospital and had a sore, swollen knee. He then requested assistance in getting to a local pharmacy where his prescriptions were being filled. An officer provided him with a courtesy ride.
Day Shift June 14: A Squad
26-005541- 5400 BLK Ringgold Road- Public Intoxication – While on patrol police observed a man at the car wash. He caught their eye because was yelling and arguing with himself. It was apparent he was impaired and admitted to recently doing methamphetamine. He was taken into custody and charged accordingly.
Night Shift June 14: C Squad
26-005557 – 6400 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Narcotics Violation – An officer conducted a traffic stop with a gray Infiniti sedan due to a registration violation. During the traffic stop, officers identified the driver and found he did not have a valid license or insurance. In addition, he had an altered Florida temporary registration tag. During a consent search of the vehicle, ERPD located seven pills of suspected MDMA. The MDMA will be sent to the TBI Lab for proper testing and identification. Arrest warrants are pending for the results of the TBI Lab test.
26-005563 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – An EMT reported seeing a male at the car wash tampering with the vacuum pumps. The EMT was on his way to a call and did not stay on scene. Police responded to the location and checked the area. The suspect was located down the road and was identified. Officers did not locate any contraband or potentially stolen items on the subject. In addition, no damage was found to the car wash. The man was checked for warrants and sent on his way.
Day Shift June 15: A Squad
26-005569 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Motor Vehicle Collision/Arrest – A man was arrested for Driving While Revoked for DUI after he merged his vehicle into the path of another vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Night Shift June 15: D Squad
No Complaint Number- 900 BLK Spring Creek Road- Miscellaneous – The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department transported an inmate who went into labor to the hospital. A Rhea County Deputy accompanied the inmate. The deputy was expecting family members of the inmate (Sovereign Citizens) to appear at the hospital and cause a disorder. The inmate did not birth the child and was transported back to Rhea County Lockup without incident.
