RINGGOLD _ The Catoosa County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Coroner are investigating a fire that erupted Monday afternoon at a home where a deceased man was found inside. A call came into … [Read More...]
Recent News Articles
Collegedale Police Arrest Man for Solicitation of Minor and Human Trafficking Charges
COLLEGEDALE – On Tuesday evening, the Collegedale Police Department arrested a man on multiple felony charges following a suspicious activity call at the Chick-fil-A located at 8959 Old Lee … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 20 25-005316 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Found Property -Police responded to the inn after a guest found a … [Read More...]
City Offices Closing in Observance of Memorial Day
On Monday, May 26, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. For those with trash service on Monday, May, refuse will be collected on Tuesday, May 27. Please make … [Read More...]
Mayor Wamp Proposes New Budget
Centered on Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Responsible Spending Without Raising Taxes On Monday, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the Hamilton … [Read More...]
Former State House Speaker Casada, Ex-Aide, Guilty in Federal Corruption Case
This article is from https://tennesseelookout.com/ A jury convicted former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-top aide on corruption charges tied to a secretive political vendor. The 12-person jury … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests May 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 18-24. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, May 18 ALEKSANDER, MINOR ERNEST226 IVANHOE CT FREDERICKSBURG, 22401Age at Arrest: 25 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: PUBLIC INTOXICATIONEVADINGDISORDERLY CONDUCT Monday, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 27
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Quinzell Beasley - Retaliation, Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Robert Beene - Aggravated Assault/Pre-trial PTR. Katie Cain - Possession Cocaine/Resale/PTR, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container. Brian Hammonds - Possession Meth, Resisting, Public Intoxication, Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Malkoske - Reckless … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 22 25-005396 – 700 BLK Summit Avenue – Warrant Service - A warrant service for Domestic Assault was executed on a man at his residence. He was transported to jail without incident. 25-005403 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder - An onlooker called police after she witnessed a male and female arguing in the parking lot. The couple drove off with the witness in tow. The couple stopped at a market on Page Road … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 21 25-005358- 1000 BLK Spring Creek Rd.- Alarm - Police responded to this address on reports of an alarm. Employees advised it was accidental. 25-005366 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Domestic Disorder - An Uber driver requested police check on a male and female party after it appeared the male would not let the female leave. The parties had gone prior to police arrival. Night Shift May 21 25-005385 – 300 BLK … [Read More...]
HCSO Hosts DARE Program Graduation at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Yesterday, Sheriff Austin Garrett, School Resource Deputy and D.A.R.E. Instructor Joseph Dangler, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Unit, in conjunction with the administration of the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA), hosted a DARE graduation ceremony for students who recently completed the program. This graduation class signifies the third academic year D.A.R.E. has been taught at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts and during today’s inaugural … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 16 25-005180 – 3300 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity - A silver sedan pulled up to an officer and the passenger jumped out screaming about a vehicle that blew a train horn in the tunnel. The male stated the horn caused his wife to run against the wall of the tunnel. No damage was observed on the vehicle. The male got back in the vehicle and the car pulled off. The officer observed the vehicle on the … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrests in Rossville Boulevard Homicide
East Ridge Police Apprehend Suspects The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 19-year-old Roberto Carlos Meja-Chakate and 23-year-old Jerry Juarez-Bernabe in relation to the Rossville Boulevard homicide that occurred on Saturday night. On May 17, at 11:14 p.m., CPD responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard. When the officers arrived at the scene they found three shooting victims, a 33-year-old man that was deceased, a 44-year-old man with life-threatening injuries, and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 14-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 14-17. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 14 LANSDEN, ARSENIO LAMAR5306 CONNELL ST CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 36 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: THEFT OF PROPERTY Thursday, May 15 GOINS, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Michael Barker - Felony Evading/PTR. Brandon Blount - Child Neglect (5), Child Endangerment (5). Crystal Castleberry - Theft of Property. Richard Cooley - ID Theft/For Capias, Theft of Property/For Capias. Keundra Douglas - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Shannon Harwood - Theft over $10,000/For Capias. Justin Lowery - Reckless … [Read More...]
Police Shoot and Kill Man Who Was Using Car as a Weapon
Late Friday afternoon, police shot and killed the driver of a car at Hamilton Place Mall. According to a press release, at about 5:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department officers in the area of the 2100 block of Hamilton Place Boulevard observed an individual acting in a suspicious manner. Officers developed probable cause to initiate a stop. As officers approached, the individual and two others fled the scene at a high rate of speed in a vehicle. Due to the dangerous and felonious manner in … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 15 No Case Number- 3400 BLK Crabtree Drive-CPR in progress - Police were dispatched to an unconscious and unresponsive party at the listed address. Officers arrived on scene, and began to render aid to the party until EMS arrived. Hamilton County EMS transported the individual for treatment. 25-005152-3600 BLK Ida Belle Lane-Harassment - Police met with a man at the East Ridge Police Department lobby on a … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in North Hickory Street Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 34-year-old Demontra Collins in relation to the North Hickory Street homicide that occurred on May 14. On Wednesday afternoon at 3:47, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 1200 block of North Hickory Street. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a 27-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately began life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 14 25-005105-3100 BLK Ringgold Road-Pedestrian Struck - Police responded to the eastbound tunnel for a report of a pedestrian struck. The party was travelling through the eastbound tunnel when he was clipped by another vehicle's mirror. He had no visible injuries and denied medical attention on scene. 25-005113-3400 BLK Gail Drive-Disorder/Warrant Arrest- Police responded to the listed address for a … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 13 25-005072 – 100 BLK Interstate 75 NB – Disorder - Police were called to the Welcome Center to defuse a disorder between a repo company and a driver of a tractor trailer. The repo company and driver agreed to drop the trailer to allow the owner of the trailer to retrieve it. Welcome Center Security aware and okay with the trailer staying overnight. 25-005068 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Flooding - Officers … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 11-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 11-13. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, May 11 BAXTER, JUSTIN CORDELL208 PRINCESS LANE ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 27 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: RECKLESS DRIVINGLEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT WHIDDON, ERICA … [Read More...]