The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift June 20
25-006510 – 1500 BLK Prigmore Rd – Assist Other – ERPD assisted the US Marshal in apprehending a wanted fugitive from Puerto Rico. The wanted party was transported to Hamilton County Jail by ERPD.
25-006512 – 6900 BLK Tiffany Lane – Theft – ERPD responded to the above address for utility’s being stolen by the neighbor. The complainant stated an extension cord was hooked up to her power and was running back to her neighbor’s house. The landlord came to the scene and inspected the residence as it was supposed to be unoccupied. A female party was found inside. She stated the past tenant had given her permission to stay here. Code Enforcement arrived and informed her she cannot stay at the residence with no power or water, and the residence could be condemned. The landlord told the squatter she needs to get out by tomorrow morning.
25-006515-6500 BLK Ringgold Road-Disorder/Arrest – While on scene investigating the initial disorder call at the listed location, a male subject on scene became irate with the Police and began to yell and curse at officers. He ignored multiple lawful orders to step back and to stop causing a scene. Officers gave one final lawful order to stop his disorderly behavior, but he continued to cause a scene and bring alarm to the public. Police attempted to place him in handcuffs, but he pulled away and attempted to flee the scene. After a short foot pursuit, he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, resisting, and retaliation for past actions, as he threatened officers on scene while in the back of a patrol unit.
25-006520 – 1000 BLK Hurst St. – Domestic Assault – Police responded to this address in reference to a reported domestic assault in progress. Contact was made with a witness and the victims on Spring Creek Road. The suspect was located, detained, and, following an investigation, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment, and Child Endangerment.
Night Shift June 20
25-006546 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – A woman was served with two warrants while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. The charges were for theft and forgery.
25-006551 – 5500 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a white Ford van travelling down Ringgold Road without a license plate. Officers identified the driver and passenger before finding that there was a protection order in place between the two parties. Dispatch verified the protection order with deputies at the Hamilton County Jail. The passenger was taken into custody without issue. She was also found to have an outstanding warrant through Georgia for Probation Violation – Possession of Methamphetamine.
Day Shift June 21
25-006552-400 BLK S Lovell Avenue-Theft from a Vehicle – The resident reported that his vehicle’s front passenger window was vandalized, and his wallet was stolen from the center console.
25-006565-500 BLK Wando Drive-Domestic Assault/Arrest – Police were dispatched to the listed address on a report of a domestic disturbance. The victim stated that nothing had happened, and that Police were not needed. She had several injuries that were consistent with being assaulted, including hand marks on her neck. Police contacted a man inside the residence, and he stated that he and the female party had gotten into an altercation, and that he had drug her out of the house by her feet. The woman continued to be uncooperative with the investigation. Based on her injuries, witness statements, and the man’s statement, the suspect was placed under arrest for Aggravated Domestic Assault and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
Night Shift June 21
25-006578 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Warrant service – A man was served an East Ridge warrant while at Hamilton County jail. The warrant was an Alias Capias for driving on a revoked, suspended, or canceled license.
25-006584 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Warrant service – A woman was served an East Ridge warrant while at Hamilton County jail. The warrant was an Alias Capias for driving on a revoked, suspended, or canceled license.
25-006587- 5700 BLK Roper St – Shots Fired – A caller reported hearing two males yelling at each other, then a gunshot, and the yelling stopped. Officers canvassed the area but were ultimately unable to locate any foul play or injured parties.
Day Shift June 22
25-006609 – 2100 BLK Dabney Drive – Burglar Alarm – Police checked the property and found it to be secure. A pastor had triggered the alarm.
Night Shift June 22
25-006616 – 5000 BLK Delaware Drive – Child Abuse/Arrest – Police responded to the area on reports of a toddler walking the roadways towards South Moore without parents. Officers met with witnesses who advised the child, found to be two years old, was sitting on the porch eating cat litter. The child was also found to have multiple scrapes and abrasions to his body, a severe rash as well as bug bites. He was transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment and later released to the care of DCS. Police met with a party outside of the residence who advised the child lived there but did not know if the parents were inside. He made several statements leading Police to believe that the parents of the child were home and potentially in distress. Officers located the mother of the juvenile inside the residence asleep. The residence was found to be in deplorable condition and treacherous to the wellbeing of a child. The woman was taken into custody and charged with Child Endangerment, as well as for having four outstanding warrants for Child Abuse through the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Codes Enforcement will be notified of the conditions of the residence to be reviewed for condemnation.
25-006619 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive – Disorder – An anonymous caller reported a female party was intoxicated and hit someone. No visible indications of an assault were observed and witnesses on scene were uncooperative, and their statements were inconsistent. A male party on scene made numerous attempts to instigate confrontation with Officers on scene.
25-006623 – Sheridan Road/Brockhaven Road – Disorder – ERPD investigated an argument between a couple after the couple’s neighbor observed them arguing in the street for an hour. No signs of a physical altercation were detected, and the couple cooperated with the officer’s advice on the issue.
Night Shift June 23
25-006663 – 3500 BLK Mimbro Lane – Disorder / Arrest – The caller reported that a known man arrived at his house in a very intoxicated state. He in turn told the man to leave. He initially complied but returned and broke down the front door. He then assaulted the resident inside the home. The suspect was arrested and charged with Aggravated Burglary, Vandalism, Public Intoxication, and Assault. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without further incident.
25-006670 – 1400 BLK Choate Road – Assist Other Agency – East Ridge Police assisted Chattanooga Police Officers in locating a theft suspect. The suspect’s vehicle was located at this address and East Ridge Police Officers stood by while Chattanooga Police Officers conducted their investigation. CPD Officers spoke with the suspect and recovered a stolen item from the residence, reference CPD 25-054050.
25-006675 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Vehicle / Assist Other Agency – Following a traffic stop, a man was taken into custody for a Probation Violation warrant through the Hamilton County Sessions Court. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-006676 – 1400 BLK N Smith Street – Domestic Assault / Arrest – A woman reported that her husband assaulted her at their residence. Police observed physical marks on her face consistent with her statement. Officers attempted to locate him at his residence, but he did not answer the door. Police found that he had repeatedly called the victim after the incident and determined he was still in the home. A search warrant was obtained for the residence, and it was executed by ERPD Patrol and ERPD K9. The suspect was found inside the home and was taken into custody.
