The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 17: A Squad 26-007888 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Violation / Narcotics Violation – Police initiated a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation. Officers observed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search of the […]
Food City Presents Check to ER Elementary under ‘School Bucks’ Program
ABINGDON, VA – Each year, the Food City School Bucks program awards $800,000 to more than 1,000 participating schools. Company officials are currently presenting checks from the 2025–2026 program. “Food City is committed to supporting the education of our youth,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Our School Bucks Program […]
Collegedale Commemorating 9-11 with Community Remembrance Program
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. _ Collegedale Parks & Recreation will host a special community remembrance program on Friday, September 11, 2026, commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The program, titled “We Remember – 25 Years of Honor, Courage & Unity,” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. inside Founders Hall at […]
City Council Meeting Aug. 13
Law and Order Aug. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 16: B Squad 26-007860-1000 BLK Hibbler Circle-Suspicious Person/Arrest – Police were dispatched to the listed address for a male, wearing a white shirt and black pants climbing the fence and running through the yard. Patrol saturated the area and located the […]
Law and Order Aug. 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 14: B Squad 26-007770-1300 BLK Boyd Street-Disorder/Arrest – A woman was taken into custody for vandalism after she broke the back window to her now ex boyfriend’s residence during a verbal altercation; she was transported to jail without issue. 26-007772- 5300 […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 9-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 9-14. 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. Sunday, Aug. 9 FRENCH, […]
Law and Order Aug. 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 13: A Squad 26-007746 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Warrant Service – A vehicle was observed traveling with expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was found to have an active Sessions warrant for […]
HCSO Arrests Woman After Vehicle Pursuit: Drugs Recovered
On August Thursday at around 2:15 A.M., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle near the 4800 block of Hixson Pike. During the traffic stop, it was confirmed that the driver had an active warrant out of Red Bank. The individual fled, nearly striking two deputies and initiating a […]
Law and Order Aug. 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 12: A Squad 26-007701 – 800 BLK Belvoir Hills Drive – Wires Down – Police responded to Fountain and Belvoir Hills where a wire was observed crossing the roadway. EPB was notified, and ERFD coiled the loose wire near the utility pole […]
Law and Order Aug. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 11: B Squad 26-007656-5302 Stone Street-Animal Call – East Ridge Animal Services requested police response to the animal shelter regarding a dog being abandoned at the dog park on 8-8-2026. Further investigation is needed before criminal charges can be pursued, report […]
Chattanooga Police Department Retires K9s Burt and Duke
After years of service protecting the Chattanooga community, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is honoring the retirement of two members of its K9 Unit: K9 Burt, a decorated patrol and narcotics detection dog, and K9 Duke, who ultimately found his true calling outside of police work. K9 Burt, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, retired after 10 […]
TBI Investigating In-Custody Death at Jail
On the evening of August 10, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections personnel were notified of an inmate experiencing a medical emergency. HCSO Corrections Deputies and contract medical personnel administered medical aid to the inmate identified as Colin Shannon, including administering Narcan and CPR while waiting on the arrival of EMS. Shannon was transported to a […]
Law and Order August 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 7: A Squad 26-007507- 3400 BLK Lisa Drive – Warrant Service – Police were notified that a fugitive was on scene at the apartments. The man had active warrants for Theft and Forgery. He was taken into custody and transported without […]
James L.C. Meyers Launches Campaign for East Ridge City Council
James L.C. Meyers officially announced his campaign for East Ridge City Council on Thursday, July 30, during an event at The Spot Event Center in East Ridge. The campaign kickoff brought together residents, community leaders, and supporters to hear Meyers share his vision for the future of East Ridge. The event marked the beginning of […]