The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift February 26: A Squad
26-001744 – 700 BLK Frawley Road- Disorder/Arrest – Police were dispatched to this address after the caller reported her and her boyfriend engaged in a verbal confrontation. She also said he had pushed her, threatened to shoot her with an airsoft pistol, and attempted to keep her from leaving. A video of the incident disproved those claims and supported the caller had assaulted the male. She was arrested and charged with domestic assault.
26-001746 – 100 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Suspicious Person/Arrest – Dispatch was notified by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) that a female with outstanding warrants was attempting to purchase a handgun at the business. Officers contacted the suspect and took her into custody on outstanding harassment warrants.
Night Shift February 26 : C Squad
26-001760 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Police Officers observed an older model Dodge Dakota driving down the road with a broken taillight. Police initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver. During a consensual search, Police located a total of 7.9 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and charged with Possession of Schedule II Drugs with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver.
26-001762 – 500 BLK Notre Dame Avenue – Residential Fire – Police Officers and Firefighters responded to a residential fire at this location. On scene, Police ensured all occupants exited the dwelling in a safe manner and the Fire Department assumed control of the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished.
26-001765 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – An anonymous person reported an elderly man was intoxicated and driving a red Ford Mustang in an erratic manner. Police Officers checked the area and located the Mustang pulling into a gas station. An officer spoke to the driver and determined that he was not intoxicated and the only beverage in his vehicle was iced tea.
26-001766 – 600 BLK Shady Lane – Vehicle Fire – Police Officers and Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at this location. On scene, Firefighters located a vehicle with heavy smoke coming from the engine compartment. The small fire was contained without damaging the nearby home. A Fire Investigator determined the source of the fire was a battery booster that was incorrectly connected to the vehicle.
26-001768 – 700 BLK Frawley Road– Disorder – Police Officers responded to this address after three separate callers reported a disorder at the location. ERPD spoke with several individuals who were involved in the incident. Police found that earlier in the day, a subject was arrested in the apartment for Domestic Assault. Police determined that the suspect had called the Hamilton County Dispatch and requested Disorder Prevention so she could collect her belongings. During that same timeframe, her friend initiated a disorder by beating on the apartment door and demanding entry. Police directed her to call for Disorder Prevention during normal business hours and counseled the friend on Disorderly Conduct. The individuals agreed to separate for the night.
26-001770 – 900 BLK South Seminole Drive– Warrant Service / Arrest for Other Agency – A Deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) contacted the East Ridge Police and notified them of a home invasion suspect that may be in their jurisdiction. Police were informed that the suspect had several active warrants to include Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Theft of Property. Based on the HSCO Deputy’s information, police checked the complex and located the subject’s gray Infiniti Q50 in the parking lot. A search warrant was obtained, and the wanted party was eventually located in his sister’s apartment. He was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
