The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift November 3: Bravo Team
26-010578 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road- Delayed vehicle theft – Police responded to this location for reports of delayed vehicle theft. The General Manager reported that a 15-foot U-Haul was stolen from the property on 10/30/2026 around 1900 hours after the keys were taken out of the night drop box. The vehicle was allegedly not reported as stolen right away due to the belief that a mobile rental had taken place despite the keys being taken from the drop box. The vehicle was listed into NCIC as stolen.
26-010580 – 6000 BLK Ringgold Road – Lost/Stolen Plate Recovery – Police initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2026 Hyundai Tucson after receiving a stolen plate LPR notification. Upon contacting the driver, he advised that the vehicle was a loaner from Mtn View Hyundai that he was driving until his vehicle was repaired by the dealership. It was later determined the plate was reported lost/stolen by the dealership in June but was located at some point and affixed to the vehicle for the man to drive. The plate was retrieved and secured in Property and Evidence after confirmation from the dealership assuring that there was no issue with the driver being in possession.
Night Shift November 3: Delta Team
26-010585-1000 BLK Blanton Drive- Well Being Check – Police were dispatched for a missing person report. The caller reported her adult son was missing, and she hadn’t seen or heard from him since 1:30 pm the day prior. The caller stated that her son was autistic. Police utilized an exigent cell site order and located the male in Chattanooga. The male did not appear to be in any distress or altered mental status. He did not wish to return home and was sent on his way.
26-010587-6300 BLK Ringgold Road- Assist Fire – ERPD and ERFD responded to the above address for a possible building fire. Patrol stood by while ERFD investigated the scene.
26-010588 – 3500 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Overdose – While conducting a traffic stop on a black 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis with no tag, the passenger complained she was experiencing a methamphetamine overdose. EMS was dispatched. While sitting inside the ambulance, EMS observed a white powder on the patient’s foot. The patient was transported to for care where EMS notified hospital security of additional white powdery substance in the stretcher sheets. Police seized the suspected narcotics. An overdose report was generated to document the event.
26-010591 – 1600 BLK Glowmont Drive – Warrant Service – Officers responded to the above address regarding a domestic disorder. Patrol determined that the incident was verbal only. While on scene, officers were advised that a woman had several outstanding warrants through sessions court. Officers transported her to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
