The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift April 8: C Squad
26-003183 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A man was served warrants while in custody at Hamilton County Jail. Charges included: Theft by Fraud and Criminal Simulation.
26-003182 – 700 BLK South Seminole – Disorder with a Weapon – Police spoke with the complainants who stated they had gone to the incident location to repossess a vehicle. Upon arrival, they were surrounded by multiple residents. An older gentleman began speaking with one of the reporting parties. She stated she then noticed he had a handgun, prompting her to jump into the truck and leave the scene with the vehicle in tow. The older gentleman, who resided at the incident location, stated he never pointed the weapon but did have it in his hand behind his back because he believed someone was attempting to steal his vehicle. Video footage provided by the tow company shows no criminal incident occurred. No charges will be pending.
26-003174 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – Officers were dispatched to the bank after management felt that an elderly patron accompanied by two other adults was being taken advantage of. Officers spoke with two suspects who explained that they were there with their aunt to retrieve a vehicle title from her safety deposit box. They stated that they had power of attorney over her affairs. The bank explained that the power of attorney documents were invalid, and how they were invalid. As officers were going to question the suspects, one suddenly started complaining of “Renal Failure” and “bleeding” from an unknown location. Due to her requesting an ambulance, and subsequently being transported by paramedics, warrants are being sought for Criminal Impersonation, and Criminal Simulation.
Night Shift April 8: D Squad
26-003196 – 400 BLK Alice Drive- Burglary In-Progress/Arrest for Other Agency – Police responded to this address after receiving a call about a male entering the caller’s residence without permission, saying it was a misunderstanding, and then leaving to go to a different home. Upon arrival, Police spoke with the complainant and were directed to a nearby duplex where the suspect was currently located. Police contacted the man, who had an active arrest warrant out of Red Bank, TN. Once confirmed, he was arrested and transported to Hamilton County Jail. A search incident to arrest revealed crushed orange pills in his jacket pocket. They were seized and sent to the TBI for identification and weight. He is currently pending charges out of East Ridge.
26-003195 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Warrants – Officers observed a vehicle traveling East on Ringgold Road driving erratically at high rates of speed. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle shortly after crossing into Georgia, however, the driver continued at speeds under 35 MPH until finally stopping at Highway 41 and Pine Grove Access Road. The driver was found to be under the influence of Alcohol and was taken into custody by the Catoosa County Sherriff’s Office. Warrants for Reckless Driving and DUI.
Day Shift April 9: A Squad
26-003201- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road- Suspicious Vehicle – While on routine patrol, police observed a walker next to a vehicle with a man asleep inside. Police initiated contact and identified him. He stated he had been homeless since 2020 and living out of his car ever since. The party was checked for warrants, notified of resources, and sent on his way.
26-003213- 1500 BLK Tombras Avenue- Suspicious Activity – Police responded to Pioneer Park at the request of a concerned parent. The parent stated a group of approximately six juveniles were using profanity laced language around small children. The rambunctious group of teens were asked to watch the profanity and keep to themselves.
Night Shift April 9: C Squad
26-003219 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder Arrest – Units responded to a disorder where a male party was threatening and yelling at multiple people. Officers observed a male inside the gas station verbally threatening a staff member and was ordered to step outside. The male became actively resistant, but officers were able to detain him. The suspect was extremely under the influence of alcohol and refused to answer any questions. Prior to police arrival, he had become belligerent with another customer before taking a product from the shelf and consuming it without paying. When asked to leave, the man began threatening the worker and putting the worker in fear of bodily injury. The suspect was placed into custody and charged with Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Stop; Halt; Frisk, Simple Assault, and Theft of Property.
26-003223 – 3800 BLK Kingwood Circle – Disorder – Police responded to Kingwood Circle after a party called and said he was being followed by a tall male after a verbal confrontation occurred on Kingwood Circle. The RP claimed that the male called him racial slurs, cussed at him, and threw something at his dog. When speaking to the other half, he claimed the caller tried bringing his large dog onto his property and that made him nervous. He told the caller not to bring his dog towards him, but the party continued his advance. He also claimed that the caller called him racial slurs. They have agreed not to interact with each other henceforth. The caller was trespassed from the residence on Kingwood Circle.
Day Shift April 10: B Squad
26-003247 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft – The caller reported her son’s wallet was stolen while he was working at this business on 04/08/2026. The complainant advised the wallet appeared outside their home on today’s date, but his debit and social security cards were missing. She requested a police report in case any information was compromised.
Night Shift April 10: D Squad
26-003249 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Domestic Assault – Officers responded to the above address for a delayed assault report. The victim reported that his wife assaulted him outside the business. Surveillance footage corroborated the victim’s claim. A warrant for domestic assault was obtained for the wife.
26-003259 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – MVC/DUI Arrest – During a crash investigation, a female party was found to be intoxicated on inhalants. She was found to have approximately twenty large nitrous oxide tanks that she had been utilizing prior to the accident. The 2.2 Liter tanks were secured in the Fire Bay after consulting with ERFD until they can properly be disposed of due to their potential to be explosive.
Day Shift April 11: B Squad
26-003269-600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway- Arrest – Following a traffic stop, a man was taken into custody on outstanding Collegedale warrants for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
26-003267-900 BLK South Seminole Drive-Assault EMS Needed – The caller reported to police that while she was at her residence on Alice Drive, her boyfriend punched her in the stomach multiple times and put her in a chokehold after they had a verbal argument. She also stated that the man knocked her phone out of her hand several times before she could call 911. Injuries observed by police corroborated the victim’s statement and officers attempted to contact the suspect on Alice Drive, but he was not located. Warrants have been sought for aggravated domestic assault, false imprisonment, and interference with 911.
Night Shift April 11: D Squad
26-003281 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Assault – A man was issued a misdemeanor citation for assault after the reporting party stated he had shoved him to the ground and punched him in the back of the head unprovoked.
26-003283 – 5700 Roper Street – Shots Fired – Police were called after a resident heard what they believed were gunshots inside the apartment complex. Police were able to contact multiple residents who stated it was fireworks. A homeowner also stated that they started up their moped and it backfired loudly, possibly contributing to the noise.
26-003289 – 4300 BLKRinggold Road – Traffic Stop/DUI Arrest – While patrolling the 4300 block of Ringgold Road, police observed a Toyota Corolla traveling westbound without any lights activated. Patrol initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and, following an investigation, arrested a woman for driving under the influence (3rd offense) and violation of light law.
Day Shift April 12: B Squad
26-003293-1600 BLK Prigmore Road- Traffic Stop – A vehicle was observed operating erratically, drifting across lanes and nearly striking another vehicle before failing to stop at a four-way intersection. Upon traffic stop, the driver was identified and refused commands to exit the vehicle. She had to be assisted out, while a juvenile in the vehicle threw candy suckers at officers. She later explained she was attempting to care for her infant and was fearful, and after determining she was not under the influence, no charges were filed.
26-003297- 1700 BLK Keeble Street- Disorder With a Weapon – The caller reported a male juvenile became aggressive after being questioned about a female’s well-being. The juvenile attempted to provoke a fight and threatened to retrieve a “.45” handgun from his residence before fleeing in a gray Acura sedan. Deputies in Catoosa County were familiar with the juvenile and provided identifying information, but he was not located. The caller advised he does not wish to seek prosecution at this time.
26-003309- 900 BLK Spring Creek Road- Vehicle Burglary – The RP reported that his and his fiancée’s vehicles were broken into overnight, with approximately $60 stolen and both vehicles ransacked. The complainant stated that they later observed two juveniles walking through the apartment complex looking into vehicles before they fled and were picked up by a gray minivan. Police were able to contact both juveniles, who admitted to looking into vehicles but denied involvement in the prior night’s break-ins. The caller does not wish to prosecute the parties at this time and requested extra patrol in the area.
Night Shift April 12: D Squad
26-003313 – 5000 BLK South Terrace – Warrant Service – Police responded to the area after an LPR hit for a wanted person in the parking lot. Officers were able to verify that occupant had multiple active felony warrants. Police set up in the area and were able to apprehend the suspect leaving the restaurant. The man was arrested on three active warrants for Aggravated Statutory Rape, Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts, and Solicitation of a Minor. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
26-003318 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Missing Person – Police were dispatched after the Chattanooga Police Department got a call about an older person who was reportedly not at home and had made comments to family that he was ready to die. A phone locate was requested and resolved to Camp Jordan. ERPD responded to the area and were able to locate his vehicle. Police then used the East Ridge Police Department drone but were unable to locate a heat signature. The older male was located by officers at the bottom of an embankment in the creek. Police secured the elderly male until East Ridge Fire could arrive with equipment to rescue him. Officers assisted Fire in getting the man safely off the embankment and to the hospital.
No Case Number – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A woman was found in Claiborne County with two active East Ridge warrants. A hold request was sent to Claiborne County. It was discovered that Claiborne County, after asking for a YQ hit, and it being confirmed, decided of their own accord to release her due to a shooting her son had been the victim of. She had two felony warrants.
