The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.

Day Shift April 2: B Squad

26-002954-600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway- Arrest – ERPD assisted THP on a traffic stop and took a woman into custody on an outstanding East Ridge Capias.

26-002955- 1500 BLK John Ross Road- Theft – Parties requested a police report for fishing gear that was stolen from their carport. Police provided the parties with the case number for their records to present to their insurance company. No suspect information is available currently.

26-002964- 6300 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/ Arrest – Following a traffic stop, a party was taken into custody on an outstanding Felony Probation Violation out of Hamilton County. He was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

26-002968- 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- Homeless camp – Police located a camp in a wooded area and identified occupants who were residing in a tent. The owner requested both individuals be trespassed from the property.

26-002972- 1000 BLK John Ross Rd – Theft – The victim reported that his two sons’ bicycles and a Segway were stolen from the back deck of his residence. The items were last seen on 04/01/2026 at approximately 2130 hours and were discovered missing on 04/02/2026 at approximately 1430 hours. No suspect has been identified at this time.

26-002286- 1100 BLK McBrien Road- Arrest – A man was taken onto custody on outstanding East Ridge warrants for aggravated assault.

Night Shift April 2: D Squad

26-002977 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Follow Up – The suspect in a shots-fired incident from the previous shift came to the police department to turn himself in. Officers obtained a confession following an interview conducted by patrol and Crime Suppression, and the suspect consented to officers retrieving the firearm from his home in Rossville. The suspect was not taken into custody due to his cooperation, but it was made clear to him that he would need to turn himself in on two charges of reckless endangerment later once the warrants were obtained. Warrants were obtained for his arrest. The warrants were left in the warrant officer’s door in case the suspect turns himself in before office personnel return from the holiday.

26-002983 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder Weapon Involved – The store clerk stated that a customer had gotten very irate with her because she would not sell tobacco without ID. The customer started to yell he’s “boss” and he was going to shoot her. The store clerk stated she never saw a firearm. The suspect fled before ERPD arrived. Charges pending upon the identification of the suspect.

Day Shift April 3: A Squad

26-002998 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Rd. – Assault EMS Needed – Police were dispatched on reports of a fight having occurred. Officers identified a man who had a laceration to the back of his head and a broken orbital bone. The other involved party had absconded. After further investigation, it was determined that subject on scene had started the altercation. He was taken into custody and charged with Public intoxication, Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

Night Shift April 3: C Squad

26-003005 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Found property – Police located an Apple Watch Ultra in the roadway near the East Ridge Police Department. Officers were unable to determine the owner of the watch and found no unique identifying marks. The watch was placed in the ERPD Property and Evidence Room for safekeeping until the owner could be identified.

26-003012 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity / Arrest for Other Agency – Police Officers responded after an employee reported a woman was shoplifting. Officers identified the female suspect but later determined she had not stolen anything. She had placed items in her purse but later took them out and paid for them. During the investigation, Police determined that she had a Failure to Appear warrant through Hamilton County Sessions Court. She was arrested and transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident. She was also criminally trespassed from the business.

26-003014 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – Police Officers were dispatched to the restaurant for a disorder. A woman called Dispatch stating her food order was incorrect and the employees were rude to her. On scene, Police met with the customer who stated that her French fries did not have salt and the employees would not immediately fix it. She became upset and requested a refund which was provided to her by the management. She was then formally trespassed from the property due to her behavior. The party acknowledged the trespass and left the area without further incident.

26-003017 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Bleeding – Police responded to the restaurant after receiving two calls concerning the welfare of a man. The callers stated the subject was bleeding from his neck. Police quickly located him and determined he was suffering from road rash which he acquired approximately three weeks ago. Hamilton County EMS responded to the location and treated his wounds. He denied further medical care and was sent on his way.

26-003018 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Found Property – While conducting a routine patrol, police located a black book bag sitting in the middle of Ringgold Road. Police officers recovered the item and found it contained a Bible. Officers were unable to determine the owner of the items. The items were placed in the ERPD Property and Evidence for safekeeping.

Day Shift April 4: A Squad

No Case Number – 4200 BLK Bennet Road- Birthday Surprise – Police received a phone call from a mother who requested officers to surprise her young son for his birthday. Patrol from A-Squad gathered some gifts for the juvenile and surprised him by showing up with lights and sirens. The child was able to test the lights and sirens in the patrol car and was grateful for the experience. Happy Birthday big guy!

26-003030 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – Police contacted one of the individuals involved in the disorder. He claimed that the altercation was purely verbal and did not involve any physical contact. When police ran the subject’s information, they discovered a possible outstanding warrant for assault from a prior case. The warrant was verified, and the suspect was taken into custody. The other person involved in the incident left the scene and declined to speak with the police.

Night Shift April 4: C Squad

26-003055 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Rd – Traffic Stop / DUI Arrest – Police observed a silver GMC Envoy failing to maintain lane and randomly braking. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued to drive two additional blocks before stopping. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. The man was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Driving Without a License, Financial Responsibility, Open Container, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle.

26-003064 – 5500 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Narcotics Violation / Arrest for Other Agency – Police conducted a traffic stop with a silver Jeep Cherokee after observing a light violation. The driver was found to have an active warrant for Theft through the Hamilton County Sessions Court. She was arrested and transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident. The owner of the vehicle was found to be a passenger inside the vehicle. Due to the suspicion of drug activity, an officer with the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department responded to the scene and deployed a K9 for a free air sniff. The K9 indicated the presence of illegal narcotics, and a search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of suspected marijuana and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. The contraband was seized for destruction.

Day Shift April 5: A Squad

26-003084- 2100 BLK McBrien Road – Unconscious Party – Officers responded to another unconscious party. Upon arrival, the male was breathing but unresponsive to attempts to awaken him. Paramedics arrived and transported for treatment.

Night Shift April 5: C Squad

26-003093 – 200 BLK Eads Street – Disorder with a Weapon – ERPD responded after a male reported he was being chased by another man with a gun. Police searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects or the victim. The victim was eventually located in Camp Jordan, and was identified. According to him, a man known to him and another unknown male approached him while he was visiting a female friend. The two men then chased after him until he got a ride with an unrelated citizen. Police attempted to speak with other residents at the apartments, but no one was forthcoming with information. The party was transported to his residence in Hixson, and the on-call detective was notified.

Day Shift April 6: B Squad

26-003107- 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd. – Warrant Service – A woman was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for Dade County for failure to appear after being charged with possession of Methamphetamine.

26-003108- 6400 BLK Ringgold Road- Arrest – Police responded to a possible overdose. Officers contacted the subject who had not overdosed but displayed signs consistent with being under the influence. He was ultimately arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Implied Consent, and Unauthorized Use of a Disabled Parking Space.

26-003116- 4214 Ringgold Rd- Warrant Service – A man was taken into custody after turning himself in at East Ridge Police Department for two outstanding warrants for Reckless Endangerment.

Night Shift April 6: D Squad

26-003124 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Arrest – Following a traffic stop, police arrested a woman on an active warrant out of East Ridge for driving on a revoked license.

26-003129- 4214 Ringgold Road- Warrant Service – A man was served a Forfeiture Capias for Aggravated Domestic Assault while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail.