Two people were hurt in an early-morning house fire on Monday. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire with two people trapped inside at 1404 South Moore Rd. at 4 a.m. East Ridge police were already on the scene and reported heavy smoke and fire coming from […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 25
This information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. September 24 Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road (Warrant Service): Almira Selman turned herself in to police on warrants for Simple Assault and Aggravated Burglary. Selman was booked at the police department and released to her bondsman. 4145 Ringgold Road Apartment 60F (Auto Burglary): […]
Lance, Beard Appointed ERPD Chaplains
The East Ridge Police Department has not one but two chaplains now. Mayor Brian Williams swore in Danny Lance and Daniel Beard to their positions, Thursday at the East Ridge City Council meeting. “I want to thank you both for serving the community,” Mayor Williams said. “Thank you for all you do in supporting our […]
Police Briefs for July 22
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 18– Day Shift 1460 Mack Smith Road: The caller advised that sometime between 6:00 am and 7:30 am someone entered his vehicle and took property. He said he is missing his wallet that contained his credit, debit cards, and a concealed […]
Seven Indicted in Drug Scheme Inside Silverdale
This from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department: On July 3, 2019, the Hamilton County Grand Jury handed down indictments on seven persons charging them with introducing and/or attempting to introduce illegal drugs into the Silverdale Detention Center located at 7609 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This crime was initially brought to the attention of the […]
King, Tiller Among Prep Leaders in Baseball
Even though East Ridge is well below .500 in the win column this year, several players are playing well above average. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press high school baseball statistics, Isaac King, just a freshman, and senior Justin Tiller are in great form for the Pioneers. With a 2 and 4 record, King […]
Police Briefs
The following information was provided by the East Ridge Police Department from Tuesday’s “pass along” reports. April 16 – Day Shift 4159 Ringgold Road: A woman reported that her bicycle was stolen from the front of Domino’s Pizza. She advised the theft occurred between 3:00 pm on April 15th and 2:00 pm on April 16th. […]
Police Briefs April 2
The following article was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports from March 28 to March 31. 1000 McBrien Road: On Saturday night a suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Oakdale Avenue and Altamaha Street. The reporting party advised that a gold Nissan Pathfinder was traveling north on Altamaha Street and creating debris that […]
Municipal Court Docket April 2
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 2. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and beings at 3 p.m. Andrew Alston – DUI, Reckless Endangerment, Vandalism, Open Container, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Possession Stolen Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Possession Stolen Firearm, Felonious Escape, Criminal Impersonation, Felon […]
Pioneers Down Indians in Boys H.S. Soccer
On Tuesday, East Ridge picked up its second win of the young season with a 4-1 win over Sequatchie County. The Pioneers (2-1, 1-1 in district play) got goals from Gaspar Escobar Lopez, Bryan Paz-Macario, Jim Roblero-Velasquez, and Luis Diaz Velasquez. Assists were credited to Zhubin Salih, Peter Vicente Itzep, and Micheal Ibanez Sequatchie County’s […]
Police Briefs March 26
On Monday, East Ridge police arrested a man on drug charges during a warrant round up. According to an affidavit of complaint, officers went to 409 Dunlap Avenue on a warrant service. Police made contact with David Noel Carter Jr., who was wanted on a probation violation from East Ridge City Court. In plain view […]
Minutes from March 11 ER Housing Commission Meeting
The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on March 11, 2019, 5:30 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Chairperson Winters called the meeting to order. Present were: Chairperson Winters, Boardmember Broome, Boardmember Rogers, Boardmember Stephens, Boardmember Wilson and City Attorney Litchford. Chairperson Winters led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. […]
Municipal Court Docket March 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Steven Aaron – Suspended DL/For Capias, Registration Violation, No Insurance. Paul Bailes – Aggravated Criminal Trespass, Possession Stolen Vehicle, Seat Belt, Possession […]
East Ridge Bass Pro hosts FLW Tournament Weigh-in March 23
Bass Pro of East Ridge will be hosting the final weigh-in of the 2019 Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Southeastern division tournament. The Costa FLW Series at Lake Chickamauga presented by T-H Marine hosted by Fish Dayton will cap off the three-day tournament featuring over 360 bass-fishing pros and co-anglers. The tournament is based […]
Beer Board Grants Permit to Carmike
You may soon be able to enjoy a cold beer while watching a movie at the city’s only theater. On Monday evening, the East Ridge Beer Board granted an on-premises beer permit to Carmike Theaters on South Terrace. Todd Coffman, the manager of Carmike told the board that the alcohol sales would be in a […]