According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 2-8. 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, Aug. 2 None […]
HCSO Search Warrant Yields Large Quantity of Drugs
On Friday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Narcotics and Special Investigations detectives and the HCSO SWAT Unit executed a search warrant at the 4700 block of Norcross Road, resulting in the recovery of multiple controlled substances with an estimated street value of $94,000. Drugs seized included 34 ounces of methamphetamine, four ounces of Fentanyl, 22 grams […]
Municipal Court Docket Aug. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Dwayne Baker – Rape. Darren Chestnutt – Simple Assault/PTR, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Schedule I, Simple Possession, Drug Paraphernalia. Elgin Evans – Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated […]
Law and Order August 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 6: B Squad 26-007476 – 1500 BLK Mack Smith Road – Assist EMS – Police responded to this residence after the resident reported “Granny” had fallen and was unconscious. On arrival, police found the patient breathing but unresponsive and assisted in […]
Law and Order August 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 5: B Squad 26-007434 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Domestic Assault – A man was arrested after his girlfriend’s brother reported he tackled him and attempted a rear naked choke like maneuver following an argument over the suspect’s treatment of […]
Catoosa Commission Approves Budget with Proposed Millage Rate Rollback
RINGGOLD _ The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year (FY) 2027 County Government General Fund budget that is balanced and supported with a proposed property tax millage rate rollback of 4.491 mills, down from the FY 2026 rate of 4.641 mills. The rollback helps offset this year’s revaluation of properties by the […]
Law and Order August 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 4: A Squad 26-007407 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Narcotics Violation – A passerby alerted police to a possible unconscious driver in a parking lot. Upon arrival police observed the black Honda Civic stopped perpendicular to the parking stalls, a […]
County Unveils New Regional Forensic Center
Renovated Facility Replaces Outdated Office with Expanded Capacity and Modern Technology On Tuesday, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, State Senator Bo Watson, District Attorney General Coty Wamp, and other county leaders cut the ribbon on the new Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office and Regional Forensic Center. A $12 million state grant was used to purchase […]
Law and Order August 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. NOTE: It was a busy weekend in East Ridge. Multiple auto thefts were reported, and several cases were closed with arrests. !00% of these thefts involved keys being left inside the vehicle! Please remove your keys and lock your doors! Day Shift July 31: […]
Corvettes for Kids Car Show at Camp Jordan
We are pleased to announce the 1st Annual Corvette for Kids Car Show on August 8 at Camp Jordan Park. The event, which is co-sponsored by the East Ridge Needy Child Fund and the East Ridge Optimist Club will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Every Dollar raised makes a difference for Local Kids. […]
ERPD Arrests July 27-August 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 27-August 1. 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. Monday, July 27 […]
Municipal Court Docket August 4
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 4. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Loren Coppinger – Theft/Automobile. Kristen Crabtree – Drug Paraphernalia. Joshua Denton – Possession Meth, Possession Fentanyl. Laith Dobbs – Criminal Exposure to HIV. Bahja Fox […]
Law and Order July 31
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 30: A Squad 26-007196- 4000 BLK Dellway Circle- Deceptive Practice – The reporting party stated an unknown person sent her a text message last night from 770-610-1521 about a person named “Haley” being incarcerated at the Bartow County Jail in Georgia. […]
Law and Order July 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 29: A Squad 26-007171- 4200 BLK Spriggs Street- Mental Health – Officers were dispatched to the above address after a party called in to express safety concerns for the resident. On scene, Officers contacted the party who initially stated she did […]
HCSO Releases 2026 Summer Initiative Strategic Enforcement Unit Data
Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Enforcement Unit (SEU) more than doubled the number of arrests and citations compared to last year’s summer initiative. The SEU is made up of eight HCSO deputies from the patrol and school resource deputy units. The HCSO Crime Analysis Unit investigations fuel this eight-week data-driven initiative, focusing on […]