The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift September 23: A Squad
26-009188- 4800 BLK Fike Drive – Criminal Trespass – A woman flagged down police in front of the home stated a man had been living in her garage for four weeks, but she didn’t know who he was. Patrol spoke with the homeowner via telephone. He stated he bought the property at auction and wished to have the woman trespassed due to her consistently showing up on the property talking about her possessions. Police spoke with Hamilton County Civil Process who stated the party was legally evicted back in August of 2026. The woman was advised she was being trespassed from the property at the owner’s request. She understood and left the area.
26-009200 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault/Arrest – Police responded to a report of a possible stabbing. Officers observed multiple people with minor injuries but no stab wounds. Once the scene was secure, police determined that multiple assaults occurred. A man first assaulted his girlfriend by slapping her in the face multiple times. He then got in an unrelated physical altercation with his mother’s fiancé. It was determined that in the second physical altercation the parties involved were mutual combatants. The initial suspect was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and charged with Domestic Assault for his attack on girlfriend.
Night Shift September 23: C Squad
26-009206 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Well Being Check – Police responded to the above address in reference to a wellness check on two young children. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the mother and observed both children inside the residence. The children appeared to be okay and were in the care of their mother.
26-009211 – 1100 BLK South Seminole Drive – Traffic Stop/AOA – Units conducted a traffic stop on a White Ford Expedition in the 1100 block of South Seminole. The driver was found to have a confirmed warrant out of the General Sessions court.
26-009217 – 1100 BLK Altamaha Street – Traffic Stop/Arrest – Police observed a vehicle leaving the area of Altamaha Street and Oakdale Avenue with an equipment violation, and conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Altamaha. The driver was found to be Revoked for DUI. He was placed into custody and transported to jail.
Day Shift September 22: B Squad
26-009170- 600 BLK Marlboro Avenue- Mental Health – A man was found walking on Fountain Avenue and appeared more disoriented than during previous police contacts. The party was transported and admitted for further medical evaluation.
Night Shift September 22: D Squad
26-009182 – 4200 BLK Bennett Road – Assist EMS – Officers responded to the above address in reference to an unresponsive person. On scene, the patient was alert and verbal and was transported by HCEMS for further evaluation.
26-009184 – 1400 BLK Altamaha Street – Burglar Alarm – Officers responded to the above address in reference to a front door motion alarm. Patrol checked the exterior of the business and found the front door secure and observed no obvious signs of forced entry.
