Police Briefs for Dec. 3

This information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports.

Dec. 2 Day Shift

3732 Fountain Avenue (theft):

The complainant reported that his bank account was drained after providing a scam artist with his personal banking information.

639 Camp Jordan Parkway (lost property):

The complainant stated she left her wallet at Chik-fil-a on 11/27/19 and wasn’t able to check with the store until after the holiday. The wallet was not turned in, and her bank account has been over drafted.

4320 Bennett Road (property damage):

The complainant stated an unknown person or object struck the trunk lid of her unoccupied ’99 Mercedes.

3818 Kingwood Circle (theft):

The resident reported the theft of her TN license plate, TN DP21584, which was entered into NCIC.

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Night Shift

East Ridge Ave @ Dupont Street (FI):

Pierre B. was observed walking on Ealy Road wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, dark colored beanie and wearing a backpack. Pierre stated he was homeless and just left the Cascades motel but never stated where he was going. Pierre had no wants or warrants. Field interview on file.

6674 Ringgold Rd. /Rodeway Inn. (domestic assault/theft):

Police were dispatched to this location regarding a domestic assault in room 260. Police spoke with victim who stated her daughter, Spencer Rodgers, punched her on the side of her face and stole her cellphone so she couldn’t call 911. Police did observe a mark on the victim’s face consistent with her report. Police will be seeking warrants for Spencer Rodgers.

6674 Ringgold Road. /Rodeway Inn. (AOA/Arrest):

Samuel Macalister, was taken into custody on a Hamilton County Warrant. Mr. Macalister was transported to 601 Walnut Street.

About Dick Cook

Dick Cook has lived in East Ridge since the Kennedy Administration when his parents bought a house on Marietta Street. Dick graduated from ERHS in 1976 before going on to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he studied Political Science. Dick worked for the Chattanooga Free-Press and the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 22 years. Free-Press Sports Editor Roy Exum plucked him out of production in 1989 and gave him a job as a sports reporter. Dick covered everything from prep sports to the whitewater events on the Ocoee River for the 1996 Olympics. When Chattanooga's two paper's merged, he became the Crime Reporter covering both the Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. He was among reporters who were honored by the Associated Press for the TFP's coverage of the 2002 fog-shrouded crash on I-75 in Catoosa County, Dick and his wife, Cathy, live on Marlboro Avenue where they are seen frequently chasing around their three grandsons.