A recent story in East Ridge News Online revealed that for 15 years the City Council and staff suffered under a delusion that according to city ordinance all hotel/motel taxes must be spent on parks/recreation and tourism. Hundreds of thousands of dollars each year are collected by the city from this tax. Over the course […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 21-27
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 21-27. 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. HIGGINS, KEDARRIAN MARSHELE3211 BLACKHAWK TRL […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Justin Barlow – Felon in Possession Firearm. Michael Brinkley – Possession Meth/PTR, Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, Registration Violation. Mel Bryant – Violation Conditions of Release (2), Simple Assault (Domestic), Suspended […]
‘Conversion’ Efforts for Red Wolves Practice Facility in Park Moving Forward
The City of East Ridge held a public meeting on Thursday evening at the Community Center relating to the “conversion” efforts in Camp Jordan Park. Officials said less than 20 residents showed up to the meeting that was designed to educate residents about the “conversion” and give them an opportunity to weigh-in on whether they […]
Latest COVID-19 Information from the Health Department
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was last updated on Sept. 25. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 91 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday bringing the total number of people diagnosed with the disease since the beginning of the pandemic to 9,542. Two new additional deaths were reported. Ninety-four people have now died from COVID-19 in […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 24
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 23 Day Shift 3240 Gleason Dr- Caller advised his vehicle was entered sometime overnight and 2 guns were taken. 6200 Ringgold Rd- Donovan Blake Mosteller was arrested for Driving on Revoked, Poss of Schedule I, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a traffic crash […]
Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Could Be Used to Finance a Fire Truck
In a recent poll on East Ridge News Online, readers were asked if they preferred spending taxpayer money on a ladder truck for the fire department or improvements to Camp Jordan Park. When the poll was first posted, about 90 percent of respondents preferred the city to spend money on a fire truck. East Ridge […]
Sept. 23 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 22 Day Shift 4000 block Greenslake Road (suspicious person): A caller reported seeing a white male in colorful clothing and wearing a pink tutu sitting behind the store. A witness stated the man left in a van just prior to police arrival. 6401 Ringgold […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 22
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” September 19 – Day Shift Ringgold Rd/Wynwood Rd: Large water main break in this area. TAWC responded handled the issue. 1665 Waterhouse St (Suspicious Activity): Police located Dylan Keeble wrapped up in a green blanket, sleeping under a large oak tree. Police woke up Keeble […]
Sept. 21 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” September 17 – Day Shift 3322 Ringgold Road (burglary): Adam Wilcox was found trying to break into the coin boxes belonging to the car wash at this location. Owners of the property observed him via security cameras installed in the bays. Wilcox was also found […]
Hunters Asked to Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennesseans in Need During COVID-19
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2020 deer season. More than 60 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need. To see processors currently participating, visit tnwf.org/processors. “Because of COVID-19, more Tennesseans than ever are having […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 14-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 14-20. 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. HELTON, SAMUEL1302 SPRING CREEK RD […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Laurence Beaver – Theft, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Meth. Quadarius Bowling – Theft over $1,000. Mel Bryant – Violation Conditions of Release (2), Simple Assault, Suspended DL. Max Garcia – DUI, […]
East Ridge Cracker Barrel to Sell Beer and Wine
It took the East Ridge Beer Board less than three minutes to approve a permit for Cracker Barrel to begin selling beer and sparkling wine at its location on N. Mack Smith Road. The board heard from Tayo Atanda, a Nashville attorney representing the giant restaurant chain. Atanda told the board that beer and sparkling […]
Sept. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 16 Day Shift 3632 Cline Road (auto burglary): The resident’s unlocked Chevrolet Traverse was entered overnight, and $290 cash and two loaded pistol magazine were stolen. 3602 Altamira Drive (auto burglary): The resident’s vehicle was entered overnight. The interior of the vehicle was ransacked, […]
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