The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift June 19: B Squad
26-005685 – 5300 BLK Greenbriar Road – Domestic Assault – The caller reported her ex-boyfriend, who she resides with, assaulted her and fled on foot towards Georgia. The suspect was located and detained in Georgia and released to the custody of Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, who subsequently charged him with Possession of Schedule II and transported him to the jail. Warrants for Domestic Assault and Violation of Protection Order were sought and issued.
26-005695- 6600 BLK Hilton Drive- Violation of Order of Protection – The suspect barricaded himself at this location after police attempted to make an arrest for a violation of an order of protection. He eventually exited the home after negotiation attempts were successful.
Night Shift June 19: D Squad
26-005704 – 6900 BLK Moreview Road – Open Door / Property Damage – Officers responded to the above address for a report of an open door. Officers observed signs that the front door to the residence had been forced. Patrol did not locate anyone inside the residence. Officers were unable to identify the property owner to determine whether the residence had been burglarized. On-call CID was notified, and a property damage report was completed to document the incident.
26-005712 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A hold request was sent to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office for a subject who had several valid East Ridge warrants.
26-005715 – 5400 BLK Marion Avenue- Traffic Stop/ DUI Arrest – Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a silver Jeep failing to maintain a lane while driving Northbound on Altamaha Street. During Further investigation, the driver demonstrated clues that she was under the influence of alcohol. As a result of the clues obtained from the pre-stop behavior, the initial interview, and the SFSTs, she was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to Hamilton County Jail.
Day Shift June 20: B Squad
26-005727- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Disorder – Police were called after someone reported that multiple females were in the parking lot fighting. When officers arrived, they were advised that the parties had left the area.
Night Shift June 20: D Squad
26-005740-6000 BLK Graston Avenue- Shots Fired – Police responded to a residence where a party was occurring, and the RP reported hearing shots. Upon arrival, no evidence was located to confirm gunplay. Patrol located a party occurring nearby, but the noise was minimal, and no one claimed fireworks or shots were fired. Police spoke with other neighbors who stated that they didn’t hear anything. Nothing was located at the time of the report.
Day Shift June 21: B Squad
26-005745- 4900 BLK Maryland Drive- Auto Burglary – Police were called after the homeowner noticed that his driver’s side window had been smashed out. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
Night Shift June 21: D Squad
26-005765 – Lanoir Circle – Noise Complaint – A caller wishing to remain anonymous reported a juvenile riding a minibike around the dead-end street. The juvenile was wearing protective equipment and had his father’s permission to stay on Lanoir Circle. The juvenile did not appear to be a nuisance or a danger to the public.
26-005778 – Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Activity – ERPD was dispatched after a customer asked the bartender for sexual favors in exchange for $1400. The male customer was last seen walking towards a nearby hotel, but ERPD was unable to locate him. The business stated they will call back if he returns, so he can be trespassed.
Day Shift June 22: A Squad
26-005787 – 800 BLK Belvoir Hills Circle – Shots Fired – Police responded to the area on reported 6 to 7 shots being fired. Patrol spoke with a resident who advised neighbors were practicing for the upcoming celebration of America’s birthday. No evidence of gun fire was observed.
Night Shift June 22: C Squad
26-005806 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Check Hazards / Adverse Weather Response – In the early evening, the City of East Ridge was hit by thunderstorms and high winds. As a result, several trees, large limbs, and power lines were knocked down. Many of the fallen trees and wires blocked roadways, and required a response from Police, Firefighters and Street Department personnel. Approximately twenty different locations in East Ridge were impacted by the weather pattern. Within five hours, all the streets were re-opened, and the power line threats were addressed. EPB will continue to work on the power line issues for the next 24 to 48 hours.
26-005821 – 200 BLK Windmere Drive, Ridgeside – Residential Fire – Fire Department and Police personnel responded to the report of a fire at a residence in the City of Ridgeside. On scene, Police and Firefighters detected a burning smell. Eventually, Firefighters determined the source of the smell was a faulty dryer. No flames or significant damage were observed.
