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Quick Response by Deputy Saves Life Following Vehicle Crash into Retention Pond

July 14, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg Buck observed a vehicle leave the roadway at 3298 Wilcox Boulevard and crash through a fence and enter a nearby retention pond. Deputy Buck, working a special assignment in our agency’s Strategic Enforcement Unit (SEU), immediately called for assistance, and additional deputies assigned to the SEU responded […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

HCSO Corrections Deputies Honored for Life-Saving Actions

July 14, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 Last week, Sheriff Austin Garrett formally recognized several Corrections Services personnel with commendations for their life-saving actions during recent incidents at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Corrections Deputy Isaiah Word was awarded a commendation for his exceptional response during a life-threatening incident in January 2025. Deputy Word quickly applied a tourniquet to control […]

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Police Investigating Shooting in Tyner

July 13, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Chattanooga Police are working to identify a suspect or suspects involved in a shooting that occurred on July 12, that sent four people to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. At approximately 3:06 p.m. on Saturday, Chattanooga Police responded to a report of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Upon […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News, Uncategorized

ERPD Arrests July 7-12

July 13, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 7-12. 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 7 KELLY, […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Municipal Court Docket July 15

July 12, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 15. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Bridget Barton – Sexual Battery/Authority Figure, Solicitation of Minor, Indecent Exposure. William Birkhead – Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Cornelious Bruce – Identity Theft, Drug Paraphernalia, […]

Filed Under: Court, FEATURED POSTS, News

John Ross at Coleman Circle Closing on Monday

July 11, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge is notifying the public of a scheduled full road closure on John Ross Road at Coleman Circle to allow CTR Coatings to perform necessary rehabilitation work on underground manholes. This work is part of the ongoing East Ridge P3 infrastructure improvement efforts. The closure will occur on Monday, July 14, […]

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Law and Order July 11

July 11, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 10 25-007339 – 1300 BLK Laredo Avenue – Found Property – Police responded to this location after the caller reported her children found a rusted 9mm Glock handgun in the large drainage ditch. Police recovered the firearm and secured it in […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order July 10

July 10, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 9 25-007303-940 Spring Creek Road- Harassment – A woman reported to police that she was being harassed by her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. Further investigation is needed to determine if charges can be pursued by East Ridge Police. Night Shift July 9 25-007310 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order July 9

July 9, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 8 25-007272 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service – A party was arrested on two outstanding East Ridge Forfeiture Capias warrants for Felony Evading and Improper Display. He was taken into custody without incident. 25-007269 – 4214 Ringgold Road – […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Bohannon Appointed Administrator of Health Department’s Health and Social Services Division

July 9, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced his appointment of Beka Bohannon as the next Administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division. Bohannon, who currently serves as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, has played a key role in shaping the county’s response to the opioid crisis and leading its nationally recognized recovery courts. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Uncategorized

Budgetel Sold; May become New Retail Space

July 9, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Budgetel Inn has been sold and may soon go under the wrecking ball and replaced by retail stores. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the business went into foreclosure, some three years after authorities shut the extended stay motel down, citing it as a public nuisance. The news of sale came to light […]

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Law and Order July 8

July 8, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 3 25-007062 – 300 BLK Dunlap- Domestic Assault – Police spoke with the assault victim who reported that her boyfriend punched her in the face while she was attempting to exit her vehicle. It was later determined that the assault occurred […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Germantown Entrance Ramp to I-24 West Closing for Eight Weeks

July 8, 2025 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. On Monday night at midnight, and continuing for eight weeks, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for construction of noise walls at […]

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ERPD Arrests July 4-6

July 7, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 4-6. 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. Friday, July 4 PHELAN, […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News

Municipal Court Docket July 8

July 5, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 8. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Brenda Arbajian – Possession Meth, Possession Ecstasy, Drug Paraphernalia. William Birkhead – Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Camarius Bryant – DUI, Reckless Endangerment (5), Open Container, No DL. […]

Filed Under: Court, FEATURED POSTS, News

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