At approximately 3:00 a.m. on the morning of December 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 7700 block of Lee Highway. As the deputy returned to his patrol vehicle to verify identification, the passenger exited and the driver fled, initiating a pursuit. Deputies utilized a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect vehicle […]
Law and Order Dec. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 2 : B Squad 25-012486- Bennett Rd/Shadowlawn Drive- Animal Call- An anonymous RP requested police check the area for a rooster crowing. No signs were detected at the time of the call, and police requested the caller provide a more accurate […]
Law and Order Dec. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26: B Squad 25-012333- 5000 BLK Newport Drive – Suspicious – A woman reported she is house-sitting at the above residence for the homeowner and wished to document a suspicious incident. She advised an older maroon Nissan SUV with no registration […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-29. 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, Nov. 23 OVERTON, […]
Municipal Court Dockett December 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Jason Brown – 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery. Liza Butler – Carjacking, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault. Jontae Duckett – 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated […]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
With Black Friday upon us, Sheriff Austin Garrett Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Driving Safety Never drive intoxicated. Expect heavy traffic and delays near major shopping areas. Obey traffic signals […]
Law and Order November 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 25 : A Squad 25-012301 – 8900 BLK Lee Highway – Warrant Service – A Bradley County deputy met ERPD to affect transport of a man on an active East Ridge warrant for Theft. Valley was taken into custody and transported […]
City of East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 26. All properties scheduled for Friday garbage and recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 1. To ensure […]
Law and Order November 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21: B Squad 25-012147 500 BLK Sharondale Drive- Residential Fire – Police responded to this residence for a report of a residential fire. Police assisted with traffic control while ERFD put out the blaze. Night Shift November 21: D Squad 25-012177-3700 […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 18-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 18-22. 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. Friday, Nov. 14 Tuesday, […]
HCSO Involved in Deputy-Involved Shooting
On Saturday at approximately midnight, two sheriff’s deputies were involved in a deputy-involved shooting at a gas station located at the corner of Highway 58 and Murray Hills Drive. The two deputies involved in the incident were uninjured and one suspect was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. As is standard procedure, Hamilton […]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 24. As a result of the Thanksgiving holiday, only in-custody cases are being heard. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Brenda Arbajian – Possession of Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Angeline Baggett – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Miranda Howland […]
CPD Makes Second Arrest in 2023 Orchard Knob Avenue Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the June 14, 2023 homicide that occurred in the 900 block of Orchard Knob Avenue. Arterrius Allen (DOB: 04/13/1989) is charged with one count of first degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Cordarrius Bailey. He was arrested and taken to the Hamilton County Jail. Terry Scott Anderson (DOB: 03/15/1999) was previously charged with first degree murder in this […]
Law and Order November 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 20 : A Squad 25-012106 – Bennett Road/Schmidt Road – Suspicious Person – The high-school SRO requested patrol assist in locating an unknown male who was roaming the gymnasium and then walked off campus once a teacher confronted him. The party […]
Law and Order November 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 19 : A Squad 25-012067 – 1000 BLK John Ross Road – Harassment – A party reported that the suspect followed her to Anderson Avenue, where she then got out of her vehicle and spit on her car. The RP said […]