East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams is asking for help from residents of the city in choosing its next City Manager. J. Scott Miller announced in September that he would be retiring as East Ridge City Manger in early November. The city received about 45 resumes for the position. During last Thursday’s City Council meeting, Williams […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 11-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 11-17. 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. FRANCISCO-JUAN, ANGELINA 1713 TOMBRAS AVE […]
Municipal Court Docket for Feb. 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Municipal court is located at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Paul Bailes – Aggravated Criminal Trespass, Possession Stolen Vehicle, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Registration Violation. Jared Broome – Possession of Meth, […]
Sanford Found Not Guilty in Perry Killing
On Friday, a jury found Jason Sanford not guilty of the 2000 killing of his girlfriend Sarah Davis Perry. Perry’s body was found stuffed in a garbage can by two boys playing in Spring Creek in June of 2000. A medical examiner’s report said the woman died from strangulation. Sanford, 45, was indicted for murder […]
HCSO Mourns the Passing of K9 Deputy Zorro
Sheriff Jim Hammond and the HCSO are sad to announce retired K-9 Deputy Zorro passed away on Sunday, February 10. Zorro was born in 2007 and began his career in 2008 with the HCSO. He served with distinction until officially retiring in 2015. He was trained in criminal apprehension, handler protection, tracking, and narcotics detection. […]
Police Briefs Feb. 15
_ 1507 Karwill Ln.: Police were called to the address, Thursday, in regard to a suspicious person. According to a “pass along” report, when an officer arrived he confronted a man who identified himself as Robert Ricketts. Ricketts, the report states, “was being jittery, moved his arms uncontrollably and claimed people were in his house.” […]
Actions from Housing Commission Meeting of Feb. 11
The following actions were taken at the February 11 East Ridge Housing Commission meeting. According to minutes of the meeting the board affirmed its prior order to demolish the house on the property at 1312 Pleasant Street. The city will commence demolition proceedings after 45 days from the meeting. In previous housing commission meetings, the […]
Police Briefs Feb. 14
A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and sexually battering her daughter in 2012 was arrested by East Ridge police on Wednesday. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, Dustin Gabriel Ellis, 32, of a West Garden Farm address in Rossville, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and […]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants to wake up and attempt escape. To help raise awareness of this simple but effective life-saving message, the East […]
Williams to Hold Second ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event on Saturday
East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold his second “meet the mayor” event on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Local Coffee. Mayor Williams said that he will bring East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson along for this meeting, the second of numerous meetings planned where Mayor Williams will engage in a constructive dialogue […]
Woman Who ERPD Ignored Called as Star Witness in First Day of Sanford Murder Trial
According to our friends at Chattanoogan.com, a woman who police ignored twice when she tried to tell them about a murder over 18 years ago was called as the star witness for the state on Tuesday in the Jason Sanford first-degree murder trial. Sanford, who had returned to his home state of Michigan shortly after the body […]
ERHS Student Charged with Statutory Rape
An East Ridge High School student caught having sex with his girlfriend, Tuesday, inside the school has been charged with Statutory Rape, officials said. According to a press release by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this morning, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at East Ridge High School was notified that a school faculty member […]
Police Briefs Feb. 12
East Ridge police officers had some tense moments on Sunday as they assisted Chattanooga police in taking a wanted man into custody at the Budgetel Inn. According to a department “pass along” report, ERPD was called to 1410 N. Mack Smith Road after a CPD officer was conducting surveillance on room 4312 in regard to […]
Custer Among First Graduating Class of Certified Public Manager Program
East Ridge City Manager Kenny Custer recently completed the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. The inaugural class of the CPM program, based in the UT Institute for Public Service’s Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, graduated at the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol Building in Nashville. Fourteen participants from local, state and federal […]
Beware of Sweetheart Scams This Valentines Day
NASHVILLE – With Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019) quickly approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of ‘sweetheart’ scammers who claim to love you but, in reality, are only after your money. “Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you […]
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