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Police Briefs for Aug. 12

August 12, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. August 7 Day Shift 730 Germantown Circle Apartment 615: Complainant stated an unknown suspect climbed onto his balcony and stole his wife’s 24” Huffy Cranbrook, cruiser style bicycle. He stated the last time he saw it was on Monday the 5th around […]

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Tennis is Back!

August 10, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

Dozens of people bearing tennis and pickleball rackets descended on the newly refurbished tennis/pickleball courts at East Ridge High School during the “Grand Re-Opening” of the facility, Saturday morning. It appears that the re-introduction of tennis in the city is an “ace,” as East Ridge City Councilman Mike Chauncey said he arrived a little after […]

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Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 13

August 10, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. William Burke – Stalking, Criminal Trespass. Dennis Dodson – Aggravated Domestic Assault (3), Vandalism. David Goode – Public Intoxication. Jimmy Jenkins – Domestic Assault, Vandalism. […]

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ERPD Taking Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy

August 8, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy. Class #19-01 will begin on September 16, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take place for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these training […]

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Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available

August 8, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONEprogramhas opened its community teaching garden grant application period through the end of August. Those interested are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,000. The purpose of the teaching garden initiative is to: Demonstrate to children and families theimportance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for […]

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Police Briefs Aug. 7

August 7, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. August 6 Day Shift 3504 Shelby Circle: The reporting party requested police assistance while she attempted to retrieve property from her estranged husband.  Upon arrival no contact was made with the husband.  941 Spring Creek Road: Dispatch advised officers of a panic […]

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FBI Announces New Program Focusing on the Recovery of Child Victims From Commercial Sex Trafficking

August 6, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today the FBI-led recovery or identification of 103 child victims and the arrest of 67 sex traffickers through Operation Independence Day.  This initiative — a revamping of a previously successful program — was executed during the month of July through 161 operations conducted nationwide. Operation Independence Day relied […]

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Police Briefs for Aug. 6

August 6, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 5 Day Shift 3508 Ringgold Road: Police were contacted by the pharmacist at Walgreen’s Pharmacy regarding prescription fraud. The pharmacist advised that on July 24th an unknown female came into the store and presented a fraudulent prescription for a child that was not hers.  The […]

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Jette New Principal at OLPH

August 6, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

When the students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help attend the first day of classes on Tuesday they will find themselves under the guidance of new Principal Paul Jette. Jette, who is originally from New Bedford, Mass., comes to the school with decades of experience as an administrator in private schools, mostly in New England. […]

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Police Briefs for Aug. 5

August 5, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. August 01, 2019– Day Shift 950 Spring Creek Road: Upon arrival contact was made with complainant.  He advised that sometime during the night an unknown person entered the vehicle and went through his belongings.  The complainant advised the only property missing was […]

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Health Department Traps West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes

August 5, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Chattanooga-Hamilton Hamilton County Health Department says that mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton County were positive for West Nile Virus. “While West Nile Virus isn’t new to our area,” says Director of Environmental Health Services Bonnie Deakins, “this is a reminder that mosquito bites are not just a harmless, itchy thing that goes away. About […]

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ERPD Arrests July 29-Aug. 4

August 4, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 29-Aug. 4. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BREWER, DAVID JAMES 117 […]

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Give Emergency Vehicles the Right-of-Way

August 2, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Each day, firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other emergency personnel respond to calls for help. Emergency personnel are required by state law to complete annual training on the proper way to respond to calls using lights and sirens and, you, as a citizen, can help make the emergency response of fire apparatus, ambulances and police […]

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Police Briefs for Aug. 2

August 2, 2019 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following information was compiled from “pass along” reports provided by the East Ridge Police Department. July 31 Day Shift Ringgold Road / Keeble Street: Police encountered Marcus Faulkner rummaging through items at the Goodwill Donation Center.  He was checked for warrants and had a non-extraditable warrant out of Georgia.  He was advised to move […]

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HCHD, Partners Highlight Human Trafficking with Red Sand Art Project

August 2, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

HAMILTON COUNTY _ Human trafficking is the exploitation of people for the purpose of sexual services, forced labor or other commercial services, and even organ removal. This modern day slavery is not something happening only in big cities or foreign countries, it also happens in Tennessee and Hamilton County. According to the Tennessee Department of […]

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