The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 28: B Squad 26-004909 – 1517 Tombras Ave- Suspicious Person – Police responded to city hall regarding a man sleeping in his vehicle with the door open. Officers found him asleep on a makeshift bed in his vehicle. He said his […]
Law and Order May 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 27: B Squad 26-004876-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Property – Police were advised by management that someone had thrown away feeding tubes in their dumpster. Police spoke with management and advised they could take the discarded medical waste to the hospital to […]
Wamp’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget Exceeds $1 Billion
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Wednesday, presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Hamilton County Commission, focused on public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars—all without raising taxes despite inflationary pressures and rising healthcare costs. “This budget includes investments in public safety, roads, and county employees while continuing to […]
Suspect in Hwy 58 Shooting Arrested
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a 27-year-old that occurred on May 3 in the 4600 block of Highway 58. CPD’s Homicide Unit charged 19-year-old Nicalos Moore (DOB 09/18/2006) with First Degree Murder and two counts of Tampering with Evidence. Moore is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail […]
Law and Order May 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 26: A Squad 26-004847- 6900 BLK Tiffany Lane– Miscellaneous – Police spoke with a party at the police department concerning possible mail theft. She explained she had not been getting mail other than her bills since 2024. She advised she had […]
Law and Order May 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 22: B Squad 26-004709- 3900 block Wiley Avenue- Theft from Vehicle – The caller reported unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger-side window of his vehicle with a rock and stole his wallet containing cash, credit cards, driver’s license, and Social Security […]
ERPD Arrests May 19-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 19-23. 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. Tuesday, May 19 LANE, […]
Municipal Court Docket May 26
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 26. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Deangelo Binford – Domestic Assault, Tampering, Criminal Impersonation, Resisting, Drug Paraphernalia. Randy Brawner – Public Intoxication/Capias. Staphanie Silvers – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Steven Smith – […]
Law and Order May 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 21: A Squad 26-004677- 4200 BLK Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person – Police were called to this location for a suspicious person. The man was found sleeping on the front patio of the church. He trespassed from the property. 26-004679 – 6400 […]
City Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day Holiday
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. All properties scheduled for Monday garbage pick-up will be collected on Tuesday, May 26. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup date.
Law and Order May 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 20: A Squad 26-004647 – 6000 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder with Weapon – The caller reported a male, later identified, pulled a handgun on him during a road rage incident. The suspect’s girlfriend was driving the vehicle the suspect was […]
Collegedale Police Arrest Hanna in Relation to 2024 Threats to Southern Adventist University
COLLEGEDALE _ The Collegedale Police Department arrested former Southern Adventist University student 26-year-old, Michael Whitfield Hanna, in April 2026, following an extensive investigation into a series of threatening communications sent to the university and law enforcement personnel. The investigation began in May 2024, when Southern Adventist University’s Campus Safety reported multiple anonymous emails and an […]
Law and Order May 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 19: B Squad 26-004619- 3900 BLK Bennett Road- Disorder – Two people were involved in a domestic verbal argument over children. Both parties gave conflicting statements about an alleged pushing/shoving incident, but no visible injuries were observed, and an anonymous witness […]
Law and Order May 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 15: A Squad 26-004472- 700 BLK Germantown Circle- Warrant Service – Police served a warrant for false reports. 26-004464 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road- Deceptive Practice – The reporting party stated that a subject used a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill to purchase […]
City Announces Blessing for Safe Haven Baby Box
The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the official blessing and unveiling ceremony for the City’s new Safe Haven Baby Box, located at East Ridge Fire Rescue Station 1, at 4214 Ringgold Road. In partnership with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the City will host the public ceremony on Friday, May 22, at 11:00 […]