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Police Briefs for May 29

May 29, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 28 Day Shift 1516 Springvale Road: Police responded to a burglary at this location.  The resident advised police that on May 22nd his friend helped him move some items.  The resident said that when he arrived at his property today, he […]

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One Injured in Tuesday Evening Crash

May 28, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

One woman was injured in a two-car crash on 5800 block of Ringgold Road just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. East Ridge Fire and Police were called to the intersection of Ringgold Road and Adonna Lane concerning a car accident, according to Hamilton County 911 dispatch. ERFD Chief Mike Williams said when firefighters arrived, […]

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SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully

May 28, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

A call concerning a disorder with a weapon over the Memorial Day weekend led to a SWAT call-out, and ultimately a man convicted of murder 20 years ago going back behind bars. According to East Ridge Municipal Court records, Kenneth W. Beard Jr., was taken into custody by ERPD officers as he tried to flee […]

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Warm Weather Insect Advisory

May 28, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The combination of increasingly warmer weather, people getting outside to enjoy it, and rising insect populations brings potential for insect-borne diseases, also called vector-borne diseases. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers these precautions so residents can protect themselves, their families, neighbors, and pets. “We encourage our residents to get outside and be active this year,” […]

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East Ridge Observes Memorial Day with Annual Ceremony

May 26, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

On Monday, May 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The William E. Blair Post 95 of […]

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Shooting Reported

May 26, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

East Ridge police were dispatched to a Wonder Drive address early Sunday morning on a reported shooting. According to Hamilton County 911, the incident happened just before 1 a.m. at 4016 Wonder Drive. Officials said that when police arrived they found a 17-year-old juvenile had been shot in the arm. The suspect had fled the […]

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ERPD Arrets May 20-26

May 26, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 20-26. 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. ARMOUR, MARCUS A 2604 DYSON […]

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Sorrells Named New Principal at ERHS

May 25, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The following information is from the Hamilton County Department of Education Website. Crystal Sorrells will be the new principal of East Ridge High School in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community. Since 2015, Sorrells has served as the principal at Tyner Middle Academy. Sorrells is a twenty-year veteran in education with experience as an administrator at […]

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Municipal Court Docket May 28

May 25, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 28. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Adrian Buford – Suspended DL/Alias Capias, Light Law, No Insurance, Seat Belt. Ronardo Bussey – Revoked DL/Alias Capias, Seat Belt, No Insurance. James Duncan – […]

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Council Gets First Glimpse of Proposed 2019-20 Budget

May 24, 2019 By Dick Cook 1 Comment

On Thursday during its final meeting in May, the East Ridge City Council began by honoring an employee and ended by honoring taxpayers. Carol Courtney, was honored by the East Ridge Police Department on her retiring after 29 years of service as a crossing guard. The ERPD’s Lt. Daniel Stephenson, presented “Captain” Courtney with a […]

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Optimist Club BBQ Slated for May 25

May 24, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The East Ridge Optimist Club is holding a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, May 25 at Camp Jordan Park. Officials with the charitable organization said the event will be held at the pavilion across from the arena and run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pork and chicken plats with slaw, beans and a drink will […]

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UPDATE: Missing Child Found

May 23, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

UPDATE: On Friday, May 24, 2019 at 6:50 am, Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Boy Scout Road and Moses Road on a report by a citizen advising they observed Matias Martinez with the missing child, Octavia Afiya Shaw.   Deputies immediately responded and upon arrival at 6:53 am, took Martinez into […]

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Police Briefs May 23

May 23, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information comes from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 22–Day Shift 1501 Tombras Avenue: Officers observed four (4) juveniles trespassing inside the McBrien Elementary School.  When officers approached, the juveniles ran and exited the school through a small window.  It is believed they entered the school through the same window.  The […]

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‘Meet the Mayor’ Synopsis

May 23, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The following is a synopsis of the “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee of East Ridge on May 11. City Manager Hiring: As you know Mr. Dorsey started this past Monday, May 6th.  We are very happy and excited to have Mr. Dorsey as our City Manager.  We have had a very interactive week […]

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Police Briefs May 22

May 22, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information is from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 21–Day Shift 5301 Ringgold Road: The manager of Walgreen’s reported that a female carrying an oversized purse entered the store and stole multiple cans of aerosol deodorant before leaving in a mid-2000s blue/gray Nissan Altima.  The suspect is a female Caucasian in […]

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