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Matthews Charged with Sexual Battery

June 26, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A Trenton, Georgia man has been charged with Sexual Battery after a woman gave him a ride because she felt sorry for him. Jerry Matthews, 46, of a Slygo Road address in Trenton, was jailed on a $5,000 bond. He is due to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on July 18. According to an […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests June 19-25

June 25, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 19-25. 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. ANTHONY, JOSHUA DEWITT 453 WEST […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, News

UPDATED: A Dozen Arrested in Prostitution Sting

June 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  UPDATE: East Ridge police held an 11 a.m. press conference at the Fire and Police Service Center to provide additional information about the dozen men caught up in a prostitution sting. Nine of the 12 men were written misdemeanor citations for Patronizing Prostitution. Three others – Clint Austin Christensen, Brandon Moore and an Hispanic […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Officers Honored for Saving Life

June 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Laura Mathis Leave a Comment

The regular East Ridge City Council meeting on Thursday began with a special presentation to two very special police officers.  On June 3. East Ridge 911 received a call about a man who had overdosed on an unknown substance. Two East Ridge police officers were dispatched to the scene. The man was discovered lying on the bathroom […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

New Traffic Signal at Ringgold Road and McDonald Road

June 20, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Starting today, and lasting for an additional 10 days, the newly erected traffic signal at McDonald Road and Ringgold Road will be on flash mode to give drivers an opportunity to be aware of the new traffic signal. This signal will service the newly constructed Life Care Center, the I-75 Flea Market, along with Wally’s […]

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Tennessee American Water Completes Installation of New Valve

June 18, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water safely completed the installation of the new 24-inch valve around 4:30 a.m. this morning which had earlier in the week caused pressure issues and water outages. The work was performed during the night hours to lessen the effect on the approximately 150 customers in the impacted area.  Those customers were notified via […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Women’s Self Defense Class at JMUMC

June 17, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  Warriors of Change Defensive Arts is hosting a Women’s Self Defense class Saturday, July 8 at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church for ladies ages 7 and up.  Registration will be at 10 a.m. and the class will start at 10:30 a.m. and go through 5 p.m. with a break in between for lunch.    […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Optimist Car Show Set for Camp Jordan

June 16, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  The East Ridge Optimist Club will play host to its annual Cars-4-Kids car show at Camp Jordan on Saturday, June 24. The show will be inside the Camp Jordan Arena from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for admission to the car show. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., officials said. The […]

Filed Under: Community, News

City Sanitation Department Reminds Citizens Of Pickup Schedule

June 15, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Now that Spring has sprung and Summer is just getting started, more and more residents are working in their yards and homes to get them into tip top shape. That means more brush and bulk items are set to the curb for pickup by the East Ridge Sanitation Department.  With so many different Sanitation services, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Facebook Leads to Shoplifting Suspect

June 15, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Authorities will take out a warrant for the arrest of a Chattanooga man for stealing an $800 gold necklace after police tracked him down via Facebook. According to a police report, officers were called to GT Buy Sell on Ringgold Road last week after the owner said a customer walked off with a gold chain. […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

CARTA to Provide Transportation Services to July 13 Workshop

June 15, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

CARTA will provide Care-A-Van services to anyone who wishes to attend the July 13th workshop, which will discuss future transportation options for the City of East Ridge. The City has partnered with CARTA to explore what services are desired out of its citizens and business owners. The workshop will begin at 5:30pm Thursday, July 13th, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

June 14, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A man driving a car with a headlight out has led to his arrest on drug charges. According to a police report, an officer saw a Kia sedan traveling in the 3400 block of Bennett Road at about 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday with only one headlight. The officer stopped the car and spoke with the […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

UPDATED: TAWC Lifts Water Restrictions after Valve Bypassed

June 14, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  UPDATE:  Tennessee American Water has implemented measures that have restored water to affected customers. Since water is restored, customers are no longer being asked to refrain from using water for non-essential purposes. We have put into service an emergency connection in cooperation with Eastside Utility District and the Chattanooga Fire Department and put a temporary […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

New Fire Hall to be Completed by October

June 14, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Plans are for the fire department’s Fire Station No. 2 to be completed by October and workers were scurrying all over the construction site on St. Thomas Street, Wednesday morning. The 7,000 square-foot structure will be home to firefighters on the east side of the city. And like all homes, its got bedrooms, bathrooms, a […]

Filed Under: FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Police Briefs for June 13

June 13, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 6674 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to the Rodeway Inn early Saturday morning in regards to a possible robbery of a person. According to a police report, officers spoke with a man who said his money was stolen by two acquaintances in his motel room, and that he narrowly avoided being stabbed. The victim […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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