The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 5 : B Squad 26-001126- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/ Arrest – Following a traffic stop yielding 1.4 ounces of methamphetamine and 8.2 grams of fentanyl, a man was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of […]
Law and Order Feb. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 4 : B Squad 26-001091 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane– Domestic Disorder – Police responded to the above address for a domestic disorder. On scene police spoke with the parties. A female was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken […]
1921 Venue Grand Opening Set for Saturday
The City of East Ridge will celebrate the grand opening of Venue 1921, a new city-owned event and gathering space, on Saturday, February 7. The ribbon cutting will include remarks from city leadership, followed by an open house with music, refreshments, and tours of the venue. The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will […]
Law and Order Feb. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 3 : A Squad 26-001047 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Disorder/Arrest – Officers responded to this location after the caller reported that her neighbor was on her porch with a gun in his mouth. It was determined that her neighbor […]
Law and Order Feb. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 30 : B Squad 26-000931 – San Hsi / Oakdale Avenue – Traffic Stop/ Warrant Service – Following a traffic stop, police took a man into custody on East Ridge warrants for possession of fentanyl, tampering with evidence, simple possession, and […]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 29-Feb. 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 29-Feb. 1. 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. Thursday, Jan. 29 […]
Fugitive on Lamb for Months Arrested
On Friday evening the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a fugitive who had evaded law enforcement for approximately ten months, Jeremichael Nicholson, was at Erlanger Hospital visiting another patient. Nicholson was previously arrested, and a bonding company paid more than $100,000 for his release. While out on bond, Nicholson received additional charges. Deputies […]
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Toney Allen – Criminal Homicide. Kevin Cook – Felony Evading, Reckless Driving, Revoked DL, Registration. Reanna Hymes – Violation Order of Protection, Criminal Impersonation. Dustin […]
Law and Order Jan. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 29 : A Squad 26-000917 – 1200 BLK John Ross – Cruelty to Animal – Officers were requested by the East Ridge Animal Services in reference to animal abuse. Police and Animal Services spoke with the suspect who was keeping three […]
Law and Order Jan. 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 28 : A Squad 26-000868 – 6600 BLK Hilton Drive – Disorder – A woman called police after her boyfriend drove his Camaro through the neighbor’s yard before entering her residence and refusing to leave. She was uncooperative in letting police […]
Democracy in Action Stages Protest on Ringgold Road
Dozens of protesters waved protest signs Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Ringgold Road and South Moore Road. The protest organized in part by a group called Democracy in Action, was an effort to call attention to the the Federal government’s actions by ICE agents in Minnesota and elsewhere. Officials with East Ridge Police said […]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 25-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 25-28. 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, Jan. 25 ATKINS, […]
Health Department Employee Accused of Stealing Money from Safe
On Tuesday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Hamilton County Health Department building, located on East 3rd Street, after employees discovered approximately $1,100 in cash was missing. After reviewing surveillance video, a current Hamilton County Health Department employee, Anthony Meeks, was identified entering the building after hours, accessing the employee safe, and leaving […]
Law and Order Jan. 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 27 : B Squad 26-000830- 5300 BLK Ringgold Road-Shots Fired – Police checked the area on a report of shots fired in the subdivision located behind the business; no signs of trouble were located. 26-000837- 6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft – […]
Law and Order Jan. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 23 : A Squad 26-000726- 800 Germantown Road- Traffic Stop/Arrest – While traveling down Germantown Road, officers observed a black Chevy Camaro failing to stop for a school bus with its red stop lights activated. Officers stopped the car and contacted […]