City Council will Live-Stream Meeting for Public Access
The East Ridge City Council will hold its last meeting of the month on Thursday, March 26 with “limited” public access due to coronavirus concerns, officials said Tuesday. City Manager Chris Dorsey said the meeting will be attended by certain members of city staff, and some of the council may attend via electronic transmission. This […]
Police Briefs for March 24
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 23 Day Shift 1503 McDonald Road (medical): A man, who stays at the Waverly Motel, called police stating an unknown person knocked on his door and told him he had to leave. He is on self-quarantine per doctor’s orders because […]
Police Briefs March 23
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March19– Day Shift 1463 Mack Smith Road (suspicious person): Police responded to this location regarding a female. Police made contact with a local homeless party. She advises she was sleeping behind the building. She was sent on her way. 1119 Altamaha […]
Lee Signs Executive Order Mandating Alternative Business Models for Restaurants and Gyms, Lifts Alcohol Regulations
NASHVILLE – On Sunday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020. The order also outlines ways businesses and citizens should work to protect vulnerable populations. “The COVID-19 pandemic […]
ERPD Arrests March 16-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 16-22. 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. March 16 ECHOLS, KENNETH LUTTRELL […]
Four ERPD Officers Self-Quarantined After Potential Exposure to COVID-19
A person arrested Friday night by East Ridge police showed symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, officials said. According to Matt Lea, a spokesman for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office, an East Ridge officer brought a person to the Hamilton County Jail to be booked on a charge of a non-violent crime. The person, according to […]
Municipal Court Docket for March 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 24. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. This week the cases being heard are exclusively defendants in law enforcement custody. Court begins at 3 p.m. Junior Beck – Theft over $!,000, Burglary, Criminal Conspiracy, Forgery, Theft […]
Health Department Activates Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in Response to COVID-19
The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count to eight. Of the two cases reported yesterday,one is a contact to a previous case and is isolated at home. Another has a history of international travel and is isolated at home. Today, three cases were […]
TBI Addresses Delays in Firearms Background Checks
NASHVILLE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to explain the reasons for delays customers and firearms dealers may have experienced this week while securing a firearms background check or appeal in the state, and the steps being taken to alleviate the situation. The Tennessee Instant Check System […]
Mayor Williams Suspends ‘Dine-in’ at City’s Restaurants
East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams released the following statement on Friday regarding the city’s efforts to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus: We have been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak over the last couple of weeks. We have also taken into consideration the guidance from the CDC and the direction from the White House which […]
Police Briefs for March 20
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 18 Day Shift 941 Spring Creek Road (medical): Police responded to the hospital after a recently discharged patient did not want to leave. After speaking with her it was determined that she would benefit from further medical assistance. She agreed […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Motorists should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following […]
Police Briefs for March 19
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 17 Day Shift 6200 Ringgold Road (Taco Bell)- Unconscious Person- Police arrived and located a black Honda in the drive-through line. The vehicle was occupied by a white female identified as Karissa Graham sitting in the driver’s seat. Upon waking […]
ERPD Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. March 16 Day Shift AOA Warrant Service- Beverly Birch was detained and transported to 601 on Hamilton County warrants. 631 Marlboro Avenue- Domestic Assault- Nicole Lesavoy was arrested and charged with domestic assault following a disorder with her husband. 1100 blk of Spring Creek Road- […]