Chattanooga FC is BACK! After a five match road trip, the boys in blue return to “FORT” Finley Stadium to take on long time rival Atlanta Silverbacks this Wednesday, June 20th at 7:30 p.m. CFC last played at home on May 26th, drawing New Orleans Jesters. Since then, the team went 3-1-1 and are coming home with sole possession […]
Olive Branch Holds Reception for Bishop of Detroit
The Olive Branch restaurant held a reception for the Bishop of Detroit, Saturday evening. “It’s a real honor to have His Eminence here at the store,” said Faye Bochis, whose family owns the popular East Ridge restaurant. “Our women’s group, ‘Philoptochos,’ sponsored the reception for him.” Metropolitan Nicholas is the Bishop of Detroit. As one of […]
ERPD Arrests June 11-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 11-17. 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. BROOM, DANIEL LEON 4707 TRICIA […]
ER Municipal Court Docket June 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Carter Crooks – Possession Schedule VI, Theft under $1,000. Michael Ferney – Possession Schedule II, Evading Arrest, Drug Paraphernalia. Joshua Francisco – Suspended […]
ERFD Lends Hand to Distressed Kayaker
The East Ridge Fire Department helped safely return a kayaker in distress on South Chickamauga Creek to safety early Friday evening. Officials said that ERFD was dispatched to Camp Jordan Park on the call at 7:09 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Williams said the fire crew notified their counterparts in Chattanooga to check out the creek […]
Police Briefs June 15
_ 6514 Ringgold Rd.: As a result of reported narcotics trafficking, police were conducting a surveillance of the Mapco at this address on Thursday. According to an affidavit of complaint, police saw a red Dodge neon with a white male standing outside of the vehicle for several minutes engaged in a conversation with the driver. […]
Thongnopnua Calling for Stronger State Policies to Address Violent Offenders
Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, responded to Wednesday’s reports of another shooting in East Ridge, Tennessee and called for stronger state policies to support local police departments in their efforts to arrest and convict violent offenders. Thongnopnua noted that the shooting is another in a series of violent incidents in East […]
ERHS Alumni Association Golf Tournament
The East Ridge High School Alumni and Supporters Association is looking for volunteers and teams for its upcoming fundraising golf tournament. The tournament – a four-man select-shot event – is scheduled for Friday, August 3 at beautiful Brown Acres Golf Course. Information about registration and cost will be available in the near future, officials with […]
UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting at Newcastle Apartments
East Ridge police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that happened at the Newcastle Apartments. According to Assistant Chief Stan Allen, police were called to the complex at 5700 Roper Street at 5:15 a.m. While en route to the call, officers encountered the victim, Dequan Fuqua, 20, being driven by private vehicle to a hospital. […]
TBI Report: Domestic Violence Cases Down
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as being domestic violence in nature. The annual report compiles crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of “Domestic Violence 2017”: A total […]
Police Briefs June 12
_ 3528 Connelly Ln.: Police responded to the address last week on a reported burglary from a vehicle. According to a police report, officers met the female victim who said that someone had entered her car last Tuesday evening. The culprit pulled out the contents of her glove compartment and center console and scattered it […]
Time on Side of Residents Appearing Before Housing Commission
Time is on the side of most residents who have business with the East Ridge Housing Commission. At Monday’s regular monthly meeting at City Hall, the commission granted each of the three property owners who appeared before them an additional 30 days to address their problem properties. Landon Johnson and his mother, whose name was […]
Police Briefs June 11
_ 800 block Hardin Dr.: Police were called to the area last Thursday evening about a prowler. According to a police report, when an officer arrived the homeowner said that her dog started barking at the back door. The woman said she saw a man on her back deck take off and then go under […]
ERPD Arrests June 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 4-10. 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. LAWSON, ALYSHA DESTINEE 3912 BENNETT […]
ER Municipal Court Docket June 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases being heard at 3 p.m. Christopher Bettis – Revoked DL/Alias Capias, Registration Violation, Light Law, No Insurance. Brian Black – Drug Paraphernalia/Alias Capias. Tommie Battle […]
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