The East Ridge Police Department will host a blood drive on Wednesday, August 25. The Blood Assurance Drive will be from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the bloodmobile that will be at department headquarters … [Read More...]
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Wildlife and Landscape Photo Contest Now Open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Asking Photographers to Submit Tennessee Wildlife and Landscape Photos NASHVILLE _ Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Government Launches TextMyGov to Connect Citizens with County Government Services
RINGGOLD – Catoosa County Government announced the launch of TextMyGov, a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Battle to Draw
The Red Wolves managed a 1-1 draw with Forward Madison FC, Saturday in USL League One action at CHI Memorial Stadium. Jose Carrera-Garcia scored on an assist from Jackson Dietrich to account for the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 26-Aug. 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 26-Aug. 1. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Travis Allen - Theft, DUI. Kevin Brummit - Theft under … [Read More...]
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Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Silverdale Baptist Church
The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure at Silverdale Baptist Church, located at 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421, beginning July 23 through July 25. As of today, 16 positive cases have been identified within attendees of the church’s student summer camp. This figure includes only the attendees of the camp and does not include household contacts. It is recommended that camp attendees and their close contacts seek testing for … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on the placement of earth fill and the construction of bridges. Chestnut street is closed to through traffic between West 20th Street and West 25th Street and will remain closed until the construction of bridge #2 is complete. The contractor may have brief intermittent lane closures on Broad Street (SR-2) and … [Read More...]
July 30 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" proved by the ERPD. July 28 Day Shift 21-010703 – 1000 block Floyd Dr – Domestic Assault/Cruelty to an Animal – A woman reported that her husband, Michael Clark, had intentionally killed her cat and then assaulted her after the incident. Police and Animal Services went to the home and located a dead cat in the garbage with injuries consistent with the woman's statement. Warrants were obtained and Michael Clark was arrested at … [Read More...]
TDOT Contractor to Perform Partial Ramp Closures on I-24 East and I-75
As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews must begin final paving operations on the interstate ramps. This work will take place over two weekends. Beginning Friday, July 30, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. EDT through Monday, August 2, at 6:00 a.m. EDT, crews are scheduled to pave the ramp from I-24 East to I-75 North (Knoxville) and the ramp from I-24 East to I-75 South (Atlanta). In addition, if time allows, contract crews will perform … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 29
July 27 Day Shift 1000 Bass Pro Drive (theft): Bass Pro loss prevention alerted police to the theft of $7,000 worth of crossbows which took place last Friday. A white male suspect, accompanied by a small child, entered the store pulling a wagon. The suspect, with the help of his child, loaded the bows into the wagon, covered them and left thru the entrance to avoid theft sensors. (21-010673) 6514 Ringgold Road (fuel spill): A customer drove away from a fuel station with the nozzle still inserted … [Read More...]
Health Department Revises Masking Recommendations Following Updated CDC Guidelines
Provides Updated School Recommendations; Resources for Businesses; Upcoming Vaccination Events In alliance with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Hamilton County Health Department recommends that both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor settings. Breakthrough cases are possible, and preliminary evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who do become infected with the COVID-19 Delta variant can spread the … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office and Partnering Agencies Solve Missing Person Cold Case with ID of Human Remains
RINGGOLD – Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk announced the identification of human remains found in a remote area of the county as those of Noah Brandon Davis, date of birth March 17, 1990, who was reported missing on August 15, 2014. The remains and the location where they were recovered did not provide any evidence as to the cause of death. “I thank our investigators and dozens of law enforcement officers with partnering agencies for their tireless efforts to bring some closure to this … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 28
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." July 26 Day Shift 6515 Ringgold Road (DUI): Darnese Williams was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop. Gaines was also issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. (21-010601) 5816 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Zachary Combs was arrested on six Hamilton County warrants and one Collegedale warrant following a traffic stop. The passenger, Amber Stonecipher, was arrested for three Hamilton County … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 27
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the East Ridge Police Department. July 24 – Day Shift 3200 Castle Ave- Reports of shots fired in the area. Police were unable to locate anything. 1511 Adair Avenue (theft of property): The complainant came to the police department to report items stolen from off his porch. The complainant believes the suspect to be a W/M driving an old dark colored vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was going door to door trying to find … [Read More...]
Rep. Esther Helton to Serve on Building and Construction Workforce Center Board
NASHVILLE – State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, has been appointed to serve on the newly created Building and Construction Workforce Center Board. The mission of the board is to create an integrated workforce development and career hub for Hamilton County. The center is a collaboration of the state, city, county, school district, Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee (AGC) to build a new vocational … [Read More...]
Experts Hosting Free Virtual Classes on Outdoor Skills
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy offering free virtual outdoor classes now through the winter NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy is offering free virtual classes for those wanting to learn new outdoor skills or brush up old ones. To see a full list of upcoming classes and sign up, visit tnwf.org/virtual. The Academy’s virtual classes are hosted live throughout the year, revolving through seasonal topics. Learn from experts on a … [Read More...]
July 26 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." July 22– Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Kennedy Nalley turned herself in on an East Ridge warrant and was taken to Silverdale. (21-010181) 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Kenneth Malcom was arrested on East Ridge warrants and was taken to Silverdale. (21-010117) 3951 Ringgold Road (theft): Complainant reported the theft of a catalytic converter from the lot of 423 Wholesalers. Footage showed the suspect … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 19-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HART, STEVEN DEWAYNE3992 ARBOR PLACE LN CHATTANOOGA, 37416Age at Arrest: 40 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeBooked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) HEATH, BRANDY LYNN265 WILSON RD ROSSVILLE, … [Read More...]
City Council Meeting of July 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drWPPrBvgPo … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for July 27
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Larry Bishop - DUI, No DL. Mark Harden - Simple Assault, Domestic Assault (2), Violation Conditions of Release, Vandalism, Simple Possession, Aggravated Criminal Trespassing. Brandy Heath - Assault on Police, Resisting, Public Intoxication. Savanna Hughes - Aggravated Robbery, Public Intoxication. Abraham Johnson - Theft over $5,000, Theft over … [Read More...]