Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. On Monday night at midnight, and continuing for eight weeks, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for construction of noise walls at […]
County Gets New Patrol Vessel
Sheriff Austin Garrett is pleased to announce a major investment in the HCSO’s Marine-based operations with the official unveiling of our newest patrol vessel, Marine One. The new vessel, a 28-foot Munson Boats catamaran, represents a major investment in our agency’s public safety and marine-based operations. Funded through a $262,500 Federal Port Security Grant with […]
City Offices to Close in Observance of Independence Day
On Friday, July 4, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Friday, July 4, your refuse be collected on Monday, July 7. Please make sure to place trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup for prompt service. For more […]
Medical Call Leads to Major Drug Bust
Almost Half-A-Million Dollars in Drugs Recovered On Friday, Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Patrol responded to a CPR-in progress call at the 8000 block of Ellie Plaza Place in Hixson. Upon arrival, deputies and medical personnel observed a white powdery substance on the unresponsive subject. Unfortunately, medical personnel advised the subject was […]
Municipal Court Docket July 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 1. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Angeline Baggett – Possession Meth/Petition to Revoke. Michael Barker – Felony Evading/PTR. Vickeruria Goodman Barnes – Suspended DL/Capias, Insurance, Registration. Michael Kellogg – Revoked DL/Capias, Speeding, Insurance. Justin […]
City Increases Sanitation Fee
The City of East Ridge has approved its first sanitation fee increase in over a decade, effective July 1, 2025, following a thorough review of the Solid Waste Management Fund and the rising costs associated with maintaining essential sanitation services. The fee increase of $24 per year will raise the annual fee for residential service […]
‘Food Lion Feeds’ Summer Initiative Focuses on Curbing Child Hunger
More than 97 million meals have been provided to nourish children in need SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, is launching its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, an initiative that has provided more than 97 million meals* to hungry children and their families since its inception in 2019. Summers Without Hunger helps fight […]
Municipal Court Docket June 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 24. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Ronardo Bussey – Criminal Impersonation, Evading, Drug Paraphernalia. Jacob Fredrick – Domestic Assault, Resisting, Assault on Police (3). Ocie Hunt – Public Intoxication/Capias, Revoked DL, […]
I-24 Lane Closures to Impact Traffic over Weekend
The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department is issuing a traffic advisory regarding upcoming full closures of I-24 at the Germantown exit, announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. These essential roadwork projects will involve significant detours and impact local traffic flow, particularly immediately following the Juneteenth holiday. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes […]
Catoosa County to Pave Roads in 17 Subdivisions
RINGGOLD – People living along 78 roads in 17 residential subdivisions will see their roads resurfaced by this time next year after the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved the addition of their neighborhoods to its 2024-09 Resurfacing Project. The BOC approved a change order to its $4,454,239 contract with Talley Construction, Inc. to […]
Four Arrested in Joint Investigation of Human Trafficking
An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, The Soddy Daisy Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI has led to the arrest of four individuals. On May 30 through June 1, agents conducted an undercover operation aimed […]
CSX to Close High Street Railroad Crossing in Ringgold
RINGGOLD – CSX plans to close the High Street railroad crossing in Ringgold on Sunday, June 1. Please use Tennessee Street to Highway 151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road as a detour. This is the first announced closure with others to follow during CSX’s planned maintenance through next week. Most closures will last up to a few hours, […]
Municipal Court Docket June 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Sandra Batts – Escape, Disorderly. Robert Beene – Aggravated Assault/Pre Trial PTR, False Imprisonment, Theft of Property. Darvy Bertus aka/Darvy Elshell – Burglary/Capias, Theft under […]
ERPD Arrests May 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 18-24. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, May 18 ALEKSANDER, […]
Municipal Court Docket May 27
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Quinzell Beasley – Retaliation, Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Robert Beene – Aggravated Assault/Pre-trial PTR. Katie Cain – Possession Cocaine/Resale/PTR, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container. Brian […]
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