The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift September 17: B Squad
26-008993-1400 BLK North Smith Street-Theft from a Vehicle – The victim reported to police that sometime between the hours of 2100 on 9-16-26 to 0500 hours on 9-17-26, all his tools along with a handgun were stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at the hotel. No suspect information is available. The owner will call back in when he obtains the serial number for the firearm, report on file.
26-008998- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/ Arrest – Following a traffic stop, a man was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant out of Collegedale. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail.
26-009001-6500 BLK Ringgold Road-Theft from a Vehicle – The caller reported to police that between the hours of 2000 hours on 9-16-26 to 1030 hours on 9-17-26, his tools were stolen from his vehicle after the bed cap was compromised. No suspect information is available, report on file.
26-009003 – 900 BLK Belvoir Avenue – Assist Other Agency – Police received a tip from a concerned party that a party with robbery warrants may be visiting this residence. Officers located the subject with her boyfriend inside his grandmother’s home. Upon verifying the warrant, the woman was detained and transported to Hamilton County Jail for booking.
26-009004- 3700 BLK Anderson Avenue- Domestic Altercation – Police responded to an unknown trouble call involving a man and a woman. CPD was already investigating a shots-fired call involving the same parties (CPD Case #26-081393) near Anderson Avenue. and South Germantown Road. Assault allegations (CPD case) were investigated and determined to be unfounded. No weapon or evidence of a weapon being fired was recovered, and both parties provided contradictory written statements. The female reported that the male had her phone, which the man denied. Officers later recovered the phone near 3600 Anderson Avenue and returned. The man’s radio was damaged, but no evidence could be established as to the source. No charges are currently pending against either party.
Night Shift September 17: D Squad
26-009024 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Missing Children – ERPD responded to a report of two missing juvenile females. ERPD arrived on scene where a crowd of frantic neighbors were conducting a search of the area. ERPD located and spoke with the children’s father who stated they had been missing for approximately 45 minutes prior to law enforcement being contacted. ERPD established command, notifying ERFD, the ERPD drone Operator, and ERPD command staff. Fire and ERPD established a Joint Command and utilized HCSO OEM, HC STARS, and joint teams to split up and strategically search all apartment buildings and the surrounding area. The two girls were located without injury or any indication that a crime had occurred. Command closed and all units returned to service.
26-009020 – 1500 BLK Mack Smith Road – Harassment – A party called twice to report that she was being harassed by a known suspect. A report and two supplements were completed for the incident. Further investigation will be needed before warrants can be sought.
