UPDATE: In a letter to Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond, Daniel Wilkey resigned from the department on Friday. In a hand delivered letter date Dec. 27, Wilkey said, “It has been my privilege and honor to serve Hamilton County.” Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond released the following statement regarding the indictment of Deputy Daniel Wilkey. […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 26
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. December 23 – Day Shift 3631 Glen Oaks Drive- Warrant Service- Martin Samples was taken into custody on an active East Ridge warrant (Docket 129167). Samples was transported to the Hamilton County jail. 2011 Tombras Avenue- Suspicious Activity- The caller advised an […]
Allen Formally Named Chief
After serving as acting police chief in East Ridge for 13 months, Stan Allen was formally appointed Chief of the East Ridge Police Department on Monday. “I am happy to announce the selection of Stan Allen as Chief of Police for the City of East Ridge,” City Manager Chris Dorsey wrote in a press release. […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 23
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. December 19 – Day Shift 1406 Wright Street- Domestic Assault- The complainant called to report her stepfather, Scott Parker, had assaulted her. Upon arrival the victim advised she came to the residence to provide care for her disabled mother. She advised Parker had been requesting […]
TDOT Contractor Asking for More Time on U.S. 27 Project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that the contractor (Dement Construction Company, LLC) will not meet the planned completion date of January 28, 2020 on the U.S. 27 improvement project in downtown Chattanooga. The contractor submitted a request for a time extension earlier this month, which TDOT is in the process of evaluating. “We […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 16-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 16-22. 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. Dec. 16 BRADFORD, RONALD MARCUS […]
UPDATED: City Holiday Schedule
UPDATED: If your trash is normally picked up Wednesday (this Wednesday is New Year’s Day) it will be collected on Thursday (1-2-2020). If your trash is normally picked up on Friday (1-3-2020) there will be no change. East Ridge city offices, library, services and court will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
In anticipation of increased holiday travel, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, December 20, through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect […]
Red Wolves Announce Partnership with Sunny 92.3-WDEF Radio
The Chattanooga Red Wolves all-new East Ridge stadium’s Family Section will be sponsored by Sunny 92.3 – WDEF for the inaugural season of their new facility. The area will encompass a large seating section that will give families, school groups and clubs a festive game day experience. “The Red Wolves are excited to announce this […]
Honey Bees Are Buzzing at the Health Department
What’s the latest buzz at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department? The Health Department’s Step ONE program has created an interactive pre-K educational activity using the honey bee to teach the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. The Little Sprouts Honey Bees lesson teaches children the role of bees in gardens and their importance to […]
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Launching ‘Bricks of Honor’ Campaign
With its official grand opening scheduled for Feb. 22, 2020, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) announced today the official launch of its “Bricks of Honor” campaign. The Heritage Center created this special brick campaign to provide everyone – from big organizations to small businesses and individuals – with […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 19
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Day Shift 1517 Tombras Ave – Suspicious Activity – Police responded to City Hall to disperse a gathering of juveniles in the lobby and playground area. Parties were advised to move on to another location. 1300 block Greenslake Rd – DOA – A woman (24 […]
Budget Agreement Includes Funding for Efforts to Stop Asian Carp
WASHINGTON, D.C. _ A budget agreement passed yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives to fund the U.S. government for fiscal year 2020 includes several priorities for efforts to control, eradicate, and stop invasive Asian carp. The budget agreement allocates funding to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. […]
Dec. 18 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Dec. 17 Day Shift 1413 Reeves Avenue (theft): The resident reported an Amazon package was stolen from his front porch yesterday by an unknown black male. 1203 Blocker Lane (auto theft recovery): The victim located his stolen vehicle in the parking lot of Brainerd Baptist […]
Fire Damages Duplex on Germantown Road
Fire damaged a duplex on Germantown Road early Wednesday morning. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, at 12:23 a.m. fire, police and EMS were dispatched to 610 S. Germantown Rd. on a reported residential fire. Upon arrival crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from a duplex. All occupants had self evacuated prior […]
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