The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift May 28
25-005637 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – Maintenance for this property reported an elderly, homeless male, possibly named “John” had set up an encampment on the sidewalk in front of the building at this location and he needed to be advised to move along. At the time of the call, the subject was not on scene, however, police spoke with several parties familiar with him and he eventually returned and collected his belongings and left.
25-005638 – 100 BLK Interstate 75 Northbound – Check the Well-being – Police were dispatched to the interstate after a caller reported an older male party walking alongside of the roadway. An officer spoke with the subject, who advised he was attempting to walk to Hixson. After verifying the party’s information, police assisted him in his journey and transported him to the Murphy Express on Lee Highway.
25-005649 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Dr – Theft – Loss Prevention reported a heavy-set male wearing Carhart type khaki pants with suspenders stole approximately $1,000 in fishing lures on 05/26/2025. The suspect then left the property in a red, regular cab Dodge Ram with fishing poles extending from the bed.
Night Shift May 28
25-005654- 3700 BLK Fountain Ave- Suspicious Person – Officers received a call regarding a female in the parking lot yelling at people and scaring children. ERPD located the woman who was identified as the subject of a previous trespass complaint. She kept attempting to walk away from officers after being advised she was not free to leave. The woman was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and resisting stop, halt, frisk, arrest.
25-005656 – 4900 BLK Maryland Drive – Domestic Disorder – A woman called police to request a disorder prevention after a fight she had with her boyfriend of one year. Police presence was provided while the boyfriend gathered his belongings and departed.
25-005660 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – A female was observed parking her blue Subaru Forester in the Sally Port of the police station who then proceeded to bang on the door. The woman was transported to the hospital for sleep deprivation after stating she hadn’t slept in over 48 hours.
Day Shift May 29
25-005666- 600 BLK Camp Jordan Pkwy Starbucks- Wellbeing check – Police responded to this location on reports of a female ‘nodding’ in the parking lot behind the wheel of a green pickup truck. The woman advised officers that she was not nodding but looking down at her phone.
25-005672 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Rd, Stay in- Disorder – Police were contacted by a party regarding a disorder. All parties involved were located at the rear of the inn. A couple alleged that a party struck one of them with a golf club, while the initial suspect claimed the other man was the initial aggressor. Cell phone footage provided by a bystander and surveillance footage from hotel maintenance did not clearly identify a primary aggressor. All parties were advised to separate and avoid further conflict.
25-005680- S Moore Road at S Terrace- Traffic Stop – A man was stopped for speeding and window tint. It was discovered he had an active warrant out of Hamilton County Session Court for Harassment. The subject was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-005686 – 1400 BLK Mack Smith Road- SIA – Police did a property check at the old East Ridge Retirement Home after an officer found the front sliding glass door unsecured. Officers then cleared the building with the help of mutual aid from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 division. Police were unable to locate anyone currently occupying the building. They did discover multiple rooms on the second floor of the G side, which indicated people were staying overnight in the building.
Night Shift May 29
25-005692 – 1400 BLK Choate Road – Domestic Assault – The caller told police that her wife of ten years assaulted her and threatened her with scissors after the couple had an argument over missing earbuds. Police found no evidence to substantiate the claims. However, an incident report was provided at the complainant’s request.
25-005693 – 500 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Theft – An unidentified male created a disorder by attempting to fight other patrons and left without paying when confronted by management. The business wished to prosecute for the theft upon identification of the suspect.
