UPDATE: Officials with ERPD said Tuesday morning that Stanley Brotherton has been located unharmed in Rhea County, TN. The East Ridge Police Department is currently investigating charges of Filing False Police Reports against appropriate individuals in this case. The East Ridge Police Department would like to thank the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance […]
Camp Jordan Renovations Moving Forward Despite Rainy Weather
Mother Nature has done its best not to cooperate this winter as the renovations at Camp Jordan Park continue. After rains soaked the area in 2018 – according to the weather service, it was the wettest year on record – precipitation has continued. Within the last 10 days, some of Camp Jordan was inundated with […]
Motorist May Face Icy Streets
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement urging motorists to be cautious of black ice forming on roadways, Monday morning. Much colder air moved in overnight, and as the rain exits there may be some snow showers and flurries before ending. Accumulations of less than an inch will be possible across some of […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 25-Mar. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 25-March 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. FREDERICK, JACOB HOWARD 3617 […]
National Consumer Protection Week Spotlights Consumer Education
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs highlights the importance of consumer education and protection each day during National Consumer Protection Week (March 3 – March 9, 2019). The Division of Consumer Affairs, which is the clearinghouse for consumer complaints about unfair or deceptive acts or practices conducted within Tennessee, reminds Tennesseans […]
Municipal Court Docket for March 5
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 5. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Andrew Alston – DUI, Reckless Endangerment, Vandalism, Open Container, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession Stolen Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Possession Stolen Firearm, Felonious Escape, Criminal […]
Police Briefs for March 1
_ 1512 S. Seminole Dr.: Police were called to the address on Thursday in regard to a burglary in progress. According to a police report, when officers arrived the suspects had managed to flee. Neighbors said they saw a silver Kia mini-van parked outside the address. A witness saw a black male break out a […]
Council Moves Forward on Partnering with Red Wolves
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council approved a resolution bringing the city one step closer to having professional soccer in Camp Jordan Park. In a unanimous vote, the council voted to allow the mayor and city manager to negotiate an agreement with the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer club to create a soccer training facility […]
Police Briefs Feb. 27
_ 4222 Ringgold Rd.: Police arrested Charles Sturdivant and charged him with Possession of Schedule I Drugs (ecstasy) after finding him passed out in his car at the gas pump at Speedway, Tuesday night. Hamilton County Jail records indicate Sturdivant is 46 and lives on Thompson Hill Road in Ringgold, Georgia. _ 6116 Ringgold Rd.: […]
TDCI Warns Tennessee Consumers about Phony ‘Free’ Back, Neck or Knee Braces
The promise of “free” back, neck, or knee braces might sound enticing to those in need of such devices. Unfortunately, Tennessee consumers end up paying when they’re duped by Medicare swindlers who are after consumers’ money and personal information. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs today urges consumers to […]
Pet of the Week
East Ridge Animal Services is looking for a permanent home for one of its rescue dogs that has been living at the shelter for a long, long time. According to Animal Services Supervisor Crystal Reno, Diamond has been at the shelter since October 27, 2018. Way to long!! Diamond is about three years old and […]
Called Meeting on Friday
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting on Friday, March 1 for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the City Manager position and/or discussing and taking action on appointing a City Manager. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall and the public is invited to attend. During the meeting […]
UPDATED: Body Discovered in Shed Behind Ringgold Road Business
UPDATED: Police are releasing the name of the man whose body was found in a shed last Sunday. Authorities say the man was Blair Lamar Morgan of Savannah, Georgia. Authorities believe that there was no foul play connected with Morgan’s death. Circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence at the scene suggest that Morgan may have […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 18-24. 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. BYRD, TAMAHRA MYISHA 641 SYLVAN […]
Williams Update from Feb. 16 ‘Meet the Mayor’
Update: Hire City Manager City Council members were asked to bring forward 5 applicants of the 8 that met qualifications to the next council meeting on January 24, 2019. I suggested that we engage MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) to conduct a review and score the applicants based on a scoring index/matrix. Council agreed with […]
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