Residents are advised of a temporary closure of the Belvoir Avenue Bridge over Interstate 24 on Friday, April 24, in connection with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) celebrating the completion of Phase 2 of the I-75/I-24 Interchange project. The bridge is expected to be closed for approximately three to […]
CPD Makes Arrest in East Brainerd Stabbing
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a stabbing at an East Brainerd business Wednesday. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a person shot call in the 2100 block of Gunbarrel Road. Upon arrival, police found the suspect in the parking lot and the victim, a 28-year-old man, in the […]
Law and Order April 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 22: A Squad 26-003657 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Person – The staff requested police to trespass a man who would become verbally aggressive towards them when they would ask if he needed medical attention. The male would […]
Collegedale Hosting Chattanooga Community Orchestra at Free Concert
COLLEGEDALE _ Collegedale Parks & Recreation invites the community to welcome the season with a free Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Founders Hall at The Commons, located at 4750 Swinyar Drive. The evening will feature a live performance by the Chattanooga Community Orchestra, offering a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary […]
Crash on I-24 Claims Two Lives
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-24 EB Tuesday night. Shortly after 11:00 pm, CPD officers were dispatched to a crash with entrapment in the 100 block of I-24 EB. CPD’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to investigate the incident. Preliminary findings indicate a car crashed into the back of a […]
Law and Order April 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 17: A Squad 26-003502 – 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street – Mental Health – Police were informed that a party had possibly consumed bleach. Officers arrived on the scene and attempted to contact the subject. A vehicle sitting outside ran through […]
ERPD Arrests April 16-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 16-18. 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, April 16 HUGHES, […]
Municipal Court Docket April 21
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 21. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Amy Barbee – Assault (4), Disorderly (2), Assault on Police. Lonnie Boyd – Possession Fentanyl with Intent, Possession Marijuana with Intent. Allen Collins – Theft […]
Law and Order April 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 16: B Squad 26-003459 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – A resident of Florida was trespassed from the hotel properties after staff observed her incorrectly parked in a parking stall. According to the staff, when they asked about […]
State Senate Passes Private School Voucher Expansion Despite Budget Concerns
This article is from Tennessee Lookout The Tennessee Senate approved a private-school voucher bill Thursday expanding the program to 35,000 students, despite concerns it could drain the state budget and force school districts to collect students’ Social Security numbers. Checking children’s Social Security cards when they register for classes could lead to a legal challenge for […]
Law and Order April 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 15: B Squad 26-003407- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Road- Back EMS – Police responded to a report of a bleeding individual with possible knife involvement. On scene, the man was found bleeding from an unknown injury, and no knife was involved. […]
ERPD Arrests April 12-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 12-15. 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, April 12 COWAN, […]
Law and Order April 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 14: A Squad 26-003363 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Theft from Vehicle – A tenant reported that an unknown suspect broke into her vehicle using a rock and stole both her and her boyfriend’s wallets. There are no suspects currently. […]
Law and Order April 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 13: A Squad 26-003326 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle Apartment- Property – A man reported his firearm missing from the glove compartment of his vehicle. He assumed his vehicle was left unlocked, and the gun was likely stolen. He could not […]
Officer Injured in Tuesday Morning Crash
An East Ridge Police officer was involved in a serious crash early Tuesday morning on Ringgold Road. According to police, an erratic driver in a Ford Explorer was spotted driving south on McBrien Road towards the 5300 block of Ringgold Road. The officer activated emergency lights to affect a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated, ran […]