The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift March 26: A Squad
26-002709 – Mchann Drive / Fountain Avenue – Suspicious Activity – Police were notified by an elderly resident that she was almost hit by a riding lawn mower while driving home. Police located the operator of the lawn mower and advised him to be careful.
26-002716 – 1600 BLK Mack Smith Road – Deceptive Practice – The caller reported that she had received a call from a male who identified himself as a law enforcement officer and told her she needed to pay a fine to avoid a warrant. She complied and ultimately lost $750. Pending identification of the suspect, she wishes to prosecute for Theft by Fraud.
26-002718 – 700 BLK South Seminole Drive – Traffic Stop – While conducting routine patrols on South Seminole Drive, Officers observed a beige minivan traveling southbound bearing the license plate PRIVATE CITIZEN. Officers initiated a traffic stop and got out with the driver. He failed to provide proper insurance as he is “privately insured through bonds.” He also failed to provide a valid Driver’s License as he was “traveling without commerce and therefore was not required to have a license.” Finally, he failed to provide any registration on the minivan, as “it was donated through the tax bonds of Virginia.” After attempting to educate the man on various Tennessee state laws, he was issued numerous citations and allowed to go home, as the final stop location was directly in front of his home.
26-002703 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A man turned himself into ERPD after attempting to join the military and being turned down because he had an active warrant for his arrest. The man promptly turned himself in to resolve his case, so that he may go out and serve his country.
Night Shift March 26: C Squad
26-002737 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Field Interview – Police Officers observed a bicyclist traveling westbound on Ringgold Road at night without a front white light or a rear reflector. The officer initiated a traffic stop and immediately recognized the bicycle rider as a homeless man known to commit theft, loiter, and possess illegal narcotics. ERPD did not locate any illegal drugs or other contraband on the party. He was released from the scene, and a Field Interview was completed.
26-002739 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Hold for Warrant Service – Officers with the Cleveland Police Department located and detained a man in their jurisdiction who had an arrest warrant through the City of East Ridge with an original charge of Shoplifting. A hold was sent to Bradley County Jail.
