_ Police have charged a Chickamauga, Ga. woman with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell it. According to an affidavit of complaint, police were patrolling on Aug. 22 and saw a Honda Accord run a stop sign at the intersection of Gleason Drive and Donaldson Road. When officers stopped the car on Darryl Lane […]
ERPD Investigating Shot Being Fired on John Ross
East Ridge officers responded to the 1200 block of John Ross Road Sunday evening on a person being shot, officials said. Capt. Tim Mullinax said dispatchers radioed officers that a person had been shot at an address near John Ross and Coleman at about 7 p.m. Capt. Mullinax said that when officers arrived they spoke […]
Water Main Break Disrupting Service
A water main ruptured Sunday morning disrupting service to many homes in the Belvoir Hills area of East Ridge. According to a Tennessee American Water Co. worker, the 12-inch pipe in the 3900 block of Fountain Avenue gave way at about 1 a.m. Crews were on the scene and able to isolate the disruption to […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 17-23. 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. JONES, TIFFANY DAWN 4285 […]
County Commission Approves Funding for Road Improvements
On Wednesday, the Hamilton Count Commission voted unanimously to help East Ridge finance improvements to Camp Jordan Parkway to facilitate local development. The county agreed to contribute an amount not to exceed $1 million to fund the $2.8 million project. The project would widen Camp Jordan leading into the Bass Pro Shops and Jordan Crossing […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 18
_ 3414 Bennett Rd.: Police were called to the address last week on an attempted burglary call. According to a police report, the homeowner told officers that she heard her wind chime on her screen door and got up to check her front door at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night. She told officers that […]
Jablonski Attends ‘Marketing and Attraction’ Course
City Treasurer Thad Jablonski just returned from Jackson, Tenn. where he took part in some specialized training to help East Ridge market itself. The course, Tennessee Marketing and Attraction, was held by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services under the auspices of the Institute for Public Service. Jablonski said he will attend future […]
City Court Docket for Aug. 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Aug. 18. Andrew Beggs _ Burglary, Theft under $500. Michael Cantrell _ FTA (2), Petition to Revoke, Show Cause. Jason Gibson _ FTA, Felony Evading, Revoked DL, Misuse of Registration, No Insurance. Dedric Hayes _ Felony Evading, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Revoked DL. […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 17
_ East Ridge police arrested a woman on drug charges after officers were called to Superior Creek Lodge. According to an Affidavit of Complaint, officers went to 1410 N. Mack Smith Rd,, Thursday, on a reported assault. After the people involved in the fight were separated, officers spoke with a witness who identified Danielle Peters, […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 10-16. 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. KELLY, JOHNNY 2501 VINE STREET […]
Council Welcomes New Officers, Beer at Walmart
The East Ridge City Council welcomed three new police officers to the city’s force Thursday night during its regular meeting at City Hall. Mayor Brent Lambert administered the Oath of Honor to new officers Paul Carrano, John Perry and William Johnson, as Chief J.R. Reed looked on. The Council also embraced the sale of […]
Group of ERHS Students Protests New Dress Code
A group of East Ridge High School students gathered outside the Bennett Avenue school on Wednesday afternoon to protest the new high school dress code. The protest started inside the high school with students walking the halls before they were asked to leave and moved their protest to the public sidewalk. The group, which included […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 12
_ 941 Spring Creek Rd.: Police were dispatched to Parkridge East hospital last week on a suspicious vehicle. Hospital security officers pointed out the vehicle in question, a 2006 Kia Sedona. According to a police report the vehicle was reported stolen out of Chattanooga in late July. ERPD confirmed through the license plate and VIN […]
Biden to Attend Memorial Service for Shooting Victims
According to our friends at NewsChannel9,Vice President Joe Biden will attend an upcoming ceremony in remembrance of four Marines and a sailor who were killed in attacks at two military facilities in Chattanooga. Officials said in a statement that Biden will join Defense Secretary Ash Carter, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Tennessee […]
City Gets ‘Safe Routes to School’ Grant
East Ridge officials have been notified that the City has been awarded both applications submitted by the City for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant for a total of $229,442, both awarded amounts total. The SRTS Program seeks to encourage students and their families to walk or bike rather than use vehicles to […]