According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 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. Nov. 4 BALILES, JESSICA RENEA […]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Tammy Aaron – identity theft, fraudulent use of credit card. Jessica Baliles – possession meth, drug paraphernalia, possession schedule I/PTR, possession meth/PTR. Christy Bartum/aka […]
Nov. 7 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from “pass along” reports from the East Ridge Police Department. Nov. 6 Day Shift 914 South Seminole Drive- Burglary- The resident advised he had awoken at approximately 0800 hours to find his home had been burglarized and his 2 vehicles taken. The victim stated he found a window to the […]
Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. […]
TDOT Contractor to Perform Work on Ramp from I-75 South to I-24
As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will implement a temporary partial ramp closure this weekend. Beginning near Exit 2 on I-75 South, the ramp from I-75 South to I‑24 West will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 8, 2019 to 5:00 […]
Notes from October ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event
The Meet the Mayor meetings have been very informative with guest speakers providing a deeper insight into their areas as they pertain to our city. We began with our Assistant City Manager then our newly hired City Manager, our Hamilton County School Board District 8 Board Member, plus various City Directors. Check the website www.eastridgetn.gov for future […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Nov. 5 Day Shift 1508 Keeble Street (criminal trespass): The resident was in his backyard this afternoon when he noticed someone had disabled the cutoff switch which activates the security lights outside the house. The power was cut off sometime between yesterday afternoon and earlier […]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning of Property Behind The Waverly
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a piece of property from residential to commercial behind the Waverly Motel, Monday, during its regular monthly meeting. Roshan Patel, the owner of the Waverly, explained to the commission that he wanted the property at 1509 McDonald Road, which he also owns that is directly behind […]
Newly-Renovated Camp Jordan Park Hosting Soccer Tourney This Weekend
Part of East Ridge’s $2.3 million plan to update the ballfields at Camp Jordan has been completed. The much needed renovations offer the annual 100,000 plus visitors a sports complex with a more professional appearance while attracting additional first class tournaments to the city. Scheduled updates for the ballfields were slow to get started due […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 5
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Nov. 4 Day Shift 814 Belvoir Terrace (theft): Property owner reported the theft of paving bricks and a glass poolside table. He has just evicted two people he suspects in the theft. He has requested extra patrol in the event the former […]
Crash in Construction Zone on I-75
Minor injuries were reported during a two-vehicle crash in the construction zone on Interstate 75, late Monday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, first responders were dispatched to a vehicle crash on I-75 North just after 10 p.m. at the Ringgold Road overpass. Chief Williams said a pickup truck had rear-ended a […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 4
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. October 31 – Night Shift 3607 Altamira Dr (Aggressive Animal): Several callers reported an aggressive Dachshund was running through the neighborhood barking at adults and children. Police located the dog. With the assistance of a 10-year-old juvenile, the dog was contained and returned to the […]
ERPD Arrests for Oct. 28-Nov. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 28-Nov. 3. 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. October 28 MCLAIN, JAMERE […]
Council to Host Strategic Planning Session
The East Ridge City Council will host a strategic planning session this week. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at 3 p.m. at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue. Officials said the meeting is scheduled for four hours. City officials said the council will hear from officials from the University of Tennessee’s […]
Vehicle Fire Threatened Commercial Building
The East Ridge Fire Department is investigating the cause of a Saturday afternoon camper fire in a parking lot that threatened a commercial building. According to ERFD Chief Mike Williams, fire and police were dispatched to 5304 Ringgold Rd. at 5 p.m. on a camper fire that threatened a business. Units arrived on scene to […]