Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond was hospitalized on Tuesday suffering with symptoms of COVID-19. Sheriff Hammond tested positive for COVID last week but was asymptomatic. He was suffering from mild symptoms of the virus on Monday. Chief Deputy Austin Garrett said that Sheriff Hammond was taken to a hospital, Tuesday afternoon, and that he asked […]
Oct. 20 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 16 Day Shift 6514 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Disorder- The caller advised a black male was threatening employees after being asked to remove his mask to purchase alcohol. Per the caller the male was asked to leave the store several times […]
2020 City Council Election Roundup
EDITOR’S NOTE: East Ridge News Online asked candidates running for the East Ridge City Council to participate in a “council election roundup” story. A series of questions was posed to each candidate. The questions: Why are you running for Council? List three top priorities that you would address if elected. What are the […]
Prescott Released from Hospital
Corporal Terry Prescott, shot on a traffic stop on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday afternoon, said East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen. The East Ridge Police Department wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers for his recovery that have been pouring in from all over the region. […]
UPDATED: Kitts, Wanted in Shooting of ER Officer, Killed During Standoff
Ringgold – A Dallas, Texas man wanted for shooting an East Ridge police officer on Sunday, is deceased after a lengthy standoff and several shootouts with Georgia law enforcement officers early Monday morning. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said in a press release that Catoosa County 911 received a lookout at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday, […]
Former Municipal Court Judge, Arvin Reingold, Passes
Arvin Harold Reingold, 90, died Sunday, October 18 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on July 22, 1930 in New York, NY. As a teenager his family moved to Chattanooga, where he lived until 2015. Arvin was the youngest of three children to Fannie and Joe Reingold. Arvin graduated from the University of Chattanooga and […]
UPDATE II: East Ridge Officer Shot; Manhunt Over for Suspect at Lake Winnepesaukah
UPDATE: This from ERPD Facebook page: The fugitive was located after an extensive air and ground search by multiple law enforcement agencies. The fugitive engaged officers several times with gunfire before ultimately being shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The East Ridge Police Department is thankful for the assistance of the local, state, […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 12-18. 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. AUSTIN, SCOTT ANDRESEN6935 TIFFANY LANE […]
Oct. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. 10/15/2020 Day Shift 204 Windmere Drive (auto burglary): The complainant wanted police to be aware that his vehicle was gone through last night also. He didn’t wish to file a report because nothing was damaged or missing. 600 Maple Lane […]
Municipal Court Docket for October 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Justin Barlow – Felon in Possession of Firearm. David Bisker – DUI/3rd, Evading, Revoked DL for DUI. Todd Connally – DUI/2nd, Possession of Handgun while DUI. Kedarrian Higgins – Assault, […]
‘From Truck to Trunk’ Event to be Held Oct. 17
Action Church is sponsoring a food distribution event to those in need on Saturday October 17 at East Ridge Elementary School on John Ross Road. Action Church Pastor Daniel Beard is calling the event “From Truck to Trunk.” It will begin at 10 a.m. Beard said he is receiving more than 2,000 pre-packaged 30-pound food […]
TDOT Traffic Advisory
TDOT Contractor to Implement Weekend Closure of U.S. 27 North on and off ramps at MLK Blvd Beginning on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. EDT, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will close the U.S. 27 northbound on and off ramps at Martin Luther King Blvd. These […]
Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots for the Week of October 19-23
The Hamilton County Health Department is once again offering free flu vaccinations for a limited time while supplies last. Free flu vaccine for Hamilton County adults (18 years and older) is available at the Alstom Plant, 1125 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402 October 19 and 20 (Monday-Tuesday)from 1:30PM – 5:00PM This is a drive-through clinic. […]
Police Briefs for Oct. 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. 10/14/2020 Dayshift 302 Dunlap Avenue (auto theft recovery): a 2020 Nissan Versa, stolen in East Ridge, was recovered by Chattanooga police. The vehicle was removed from NCIC, and the owner was contacted. 6725 Ringgold Road (shoplifting): Karen Liles was arrested at […]
Helton to serve on Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board
NASHVILLE _ State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, has been appointed to serve on the Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board, a panel created to encourage Tennesseans to improve their health by being more active outside in parks. Healthy Parks, Healthy Person is a program in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation […]
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