The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift October 16: Alpha Team
26-009972 – 700 BLK Frawley Road – Harassment – Police spoke with a woman about an ongoing issue with her ex-husband and an alleged child trafficking ring and their two children. The woman advised she had contacted the FBI as well and Chattanooga Police regarding her allegations. During the conversation the woman was making nonsensical statements and demonstrating behavior consistent with a mental health consumer. A miscellaneous report will be completed to document the incident.
26-009974 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Apartment Fire – Police responded to a possible apartment fire after a tenant smelled smoke and heard an audible alarm in Building 4. It was determined that the smoke and alarm were coming from a single apartment. The tenant advised he fell asleep while cooking pizza in the oven. The East Ridge Fire Department took control of the scene and removed the smoke from the building.
26-009990 – 4900 BLK Maryland Drive – Unknown Trouble – A party called in reporting a female screaming for help and a male party dragging her into the above listed residence. Once on scene, police determined the male party was intervening in a medical issue.
26-009973 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation led to the arrest of a passenger on an outstanding drug possession warrant from Walker County.
26-009987 – Camp Jordan Road/Martha Avenue – Traumatic Injury – ERPD and ERFD responded to this location after a passerby saw a male lying in the middle of the road. The male appeared to have hit his head and was lying in a contorted position. Police arrived on scene first and asked the male if he was okay. He tried to leave and go to the hospital. Officers and Firefighters attempted to get the male to agree to go to the hospital with either of them, but he declined. He rode his bicycle for medical treatment.
Night Shift October 16: Charlie Team
26-009997 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue- Domestic Assault – Police responded to a domestic assault between a male and female party. The reporting party stated her ex-boyfriend had been harassing her and her child today and had assaulted them both. She stated this all started after the man smacked her phone out of her hand while attempting to make a phone call. The man fled the scene prior to police arrival but returned shortly after. He stated that the pair had been arguing when the woman struck him in the nose without provocation. A witness was present during the altercation but only saw the fight but not what caused it. Both parties were separated for the night as a primary aggressor could not be determined. The woman was also informed of the process for recovering her property and how to contact ERPD for a disorder prevention.
26-010002 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road – Domestic Disorder/Arrest – Officers responded to the above location regarding a domestic disorder involving a male and a female. Officers located the parties with a bicycle. The male refused to stop and fell off the bike while attempting to evade officers. The woman stated the male became upset and told her to ride the bicycle. The man displayed erratic behavior and signs of intoxication, and due to concerns for his safety and the safety of others, he was taken into custody for public intoxication and transported to Hamilton County Jail.
26-010003 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Intoxicated Person – Security on site called in regarding an intoxicated male who was sitting in his vehicle after they requested him to leave. The male was identified and stated that event staff had placed him in a “time out” for his bad behavior. Officers gave him a courtesy ride to a different hotel for the night.
Night Shift October 17: Charlie Team – Police conducted approximately 25-30 traffic stops throughout the city in attempts to combat speeding, reckless driving, and other moving violations.
26-010023- 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – Police executed East Ridge City Court warrants for the charges of Failure to Appear (Possession of meth) and Failure to Appear (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia) while the suspect was in Hamilton County Jail.
26-010026 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Citizen Assist – Officers responded to the above location regarding a female refusing to exit the Uber driver’s car after arriving at her given destination. While in route, the Uber driver stated the female finally exited the car. Officers continued to the location and located a highly intoxicated female. The woman stated that she was trying to get home, but her Uber took her to this location instead. She was given a courtesy ride home.
26-010029 – 3600 BLK Bennett Road – Aggravated Assault – Police responded to an assault between two parties on Bennett Road. Dispatch advised that an open line at this location was active and could hear arguing in the background. The reporting party stated she was getting ready for work when a female came running down Bennett Road and turned on to Frederick Road. The female attempted to approach, and the RP stated the female needed to leave the property. During this argument, the victim was struck in the face with a stick the female was holding. The suspect ran into a ditch behind the property. Units set a perimeter and searched to locate the suspect but were unable to locate. The caller did wish to prosecute for Aggravated Assault if the suspect is identified.
26-010030 – 6000 BLK Welworth Avenue – Unknown Trouble – Police responded to this address for a female stated there was someone standing in the corner of her room before making other incoherent statements to dispatch. Police contacted the female caller and determined that she is here to visit and the crime she was attempting to report was occurring at her home in South Carolina.
