East Ridge police recently charged a Chattanooga man with stalking. Derek Eugene Smith, 44, of a North Lovell Street address, is being held in the Hamilton County Jail under a $250,000 bond. He is due to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on March 15. Court officials said Smith had just recently been released from […]
Smith Announces Retirement
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith said Monday that he would be retiring effective July 1. Smith released the following statement to the media. “Today I am announcing my retirement from Hamilton County Schools. My retirement will be effective July 1, 2016. I will be taking leave effective immediately. Until such time as an interim […]
ERPD Arrests March 7-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 7-13. 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. DOWNS, DIANA MARIE 3639 SHIRL […]
Small Sinkhole on Marlboro Hazard to Motorists
A small sinkhole opened up in the 600 block of Marlboro Avenue late Saturday afternoon. The hole, about two feet in diameter and more than three feet deep, is in the south bound lane near where a blue line ditch cuts under the heavily-traveled road. Officials speculate that the drainage ditch may have undercut the […]
Municipal Court Docket for March 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on March 15. Thomas Cross _ Criminal Impersonation, Theft of Services. Derek E. Smith _ Stalking. Paul D. Terry _ Domestic Assault, Failure to Yield, No Insurance. Ashley Bush _ FTA (2), Theft under $500 (2). Stacie Clifton _ Attempted First Degree Murder, […]
Cagle Wants to Up Ridgeside Contract 20 Percent
East Ridge and Ridgeside officials met Thursday afternoon in a workshop at City Hall to discuss a potential new agreement between the cities for fire and police protection. East Ridge has long provided the service to the small land-locked community about four miles north of the city. During the early 2000s, East Ridge provided public […]
Council Says Yes to New Hire, No to Grant
East Ridge city fathers said yes on a new hire and no on a grant. During its regular meeting on Thursday night, the City Council moved to create an additional position in its short-staffed Codes Enforcement Department and agreed to decline a $100,000 state parks and recreation grant earmarked for tennis and basketball courts. For […]
Mercedes Gear Shift Too Much for Thief
East Ridge officers responding to an auto theft, Monday morning, discovered the stolen vehicle in the middle of the road. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to 3715 Bennett Road on an “auto theft that just occurred.” Dispatchers told police that the stolen vehicle was a silver Mercedes and was last seen five […]
Agenda Set for Thursday Council Meeting
The East Ridge City Council will meet Thursday at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and once again consider hiring at least one person in the city’s Codes Enforcement Department. The council has wrangled with the issue for more than a month. The reassignment of a longtime codes employee due to a disciplinary measure has left […]
Police Briefs for March 8
_ 5911 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to Tweety’s Auto Sales, Friday, on a theft complaint. According to a police report, officers spoke with an employee who told them that an independent contractor had done his work detailing a 1997 Lexus and he left the keys in the car. Employees said that the car had […]
Alumni Association Busy Planning Fundraiser
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association met Monday night, in part, to discuss an all-class alumni party and fundraiser in August. According to minutes of the meeting provided by Candace Visage Bell, the group’s secretary, the party is tentatively scheduled for the third week in August. On Friday, there will be a live auction, […]
Beer Board Fines Five Businesses
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday night at City Hall and fined five businesses for selling beer to minors. The board uniformly levied fines of $200 against Stop-N-Go Fuel Mart, Stop-N-Save, Circle K, Amigo and Party Mart. In addition, the businesses will have their licenses suspended for three days, March 17, 18 and 19. […]
Teen Maze Gives Teens a Choice Before it’s Too Late
Teaching teenagers about making responsible choices requires a real world classroom. For the second year in a row, local non-profit 1N3, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, and a diverse array of community partners will be hosting Choices Matter Teen Maze. This life-size maze allows students to make a life or death choice, experience the consequences, […]
Jaywalking Leads to Drugs, Weapons Charges
A man was arrested last week on drug and weapons charges after an East Ridge police officer stopped to question him after watching the man jaywalking in the 6500 block of Ringgold Road. According to a police report, the officer saw a man and woman cross Ringgold Road from the Super 8 Motel to the […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 29-March 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 29-Mar. 6. 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. MCCLAIN, DERRICK L 4511 […]
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