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Chattanooga Police Investigating Homicide on South Germantown Road
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured early Sunday morning. At 2:06 a.m., CPD officers responded to a reported shooting in the 0 … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 16-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 16-18. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 17: A Squad 26-002415 – 1000 BLK South Seminole Drive - Suspicious vehicle/Arrest - Officers got out with a … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 16: A Squad 26-002387 – 1400 BLK Altamaha Street - Property - Police spoke with the owner of the auto repair … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 13: B Squad 26-001063- 601 Justice Way- Warrant - A woman was served on outstanding East Ridge warrants for … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests March 12-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 12-15. 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. Thursday, March 12 SHIELDS, JULIA A408 S GERMANTOWN CHATTANOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 56 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: FALSE REPORTS TERRELL, EDWARD EVANS741 MOROSGO DR NE APT … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Win Season Opener on the Road
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves emerge victorious from their first game of the season against Greenville Triumph with a final score of 2-1. Pedro Hernandez took the first shot on target in the 3rd minute, sending the ball over the posts and scoreboard with an aggressive strike. Greenville mirrored the attempt two minutes after, but was blocked by a surefooted Jason Smith. At the very end of the 9th minute, Greenville’s Devin Boyce scored his club’s first goal of the season, sending … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket March 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Zechariah Crawford - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia. David Fricks - Simple Possession Marijuana/Capias, Possession without Prescription/Capias. Jose Gallegos - Aggravated Domestic, Vandalism, Disorderly, Public Intoxication. Nathan Moore - Public Intoxication. Rachel Wilson - … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 12: A Squad 26-002274 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - A woman turned herself into the East Ridge Police Department and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail for the warrant service. 26-002275 - Welcome Center – Disorder - ERPD responded to the welcome center on reports of an elderly couple arguing. No foul play was discovered, and the parties went their separate ways. Night Shift March 12 : … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 11: A Squad 26-002220 – 3500 BLK Ringgold Road - MVC / DUI - Police were called after a white Chevy Tahoe struck a parked vehicle causing significant damage to two other parked vehicles and then drove away. Police located the suspect vehicle just west of the Bachman Tunnels. The driver showed signs of intoxication, SFST's were completed, and the driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI. A blood draw was … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 8-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 8-11. 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, March 8 BROWN, GARRY LEE2419 EAST 14TH ST CHATTANOOGA, 37404Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT THURMAN, PEYTON HOUSTON6624 HILTON DR … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 10: B Squad 26-002199 – 6500 BLK Holiday Drive – Disorder With A Weapon - ERPD was dispatched to the above address for a male threatening someone with a knife. The RP stated the suspect started driving away in a white VW sedan. ERPD located the sedan a few houses down and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was detained, and a Glock 23 was removed from his waistband. After he was read his Miranda Warning, … [Read More...]
Fire Destroys Home Under Construction
RINGGOLD, GA - A family planning to move into their newly built home saw their dream go up in smoke after fire destroyed the large three-story house Tuesday morning on The Pointe Drive in Catoosa County. Catoosa County E-911 received calls for help at 7:09 a.m. and dispatched Catoosa County Fire Department crews from stations 3,7,9, and 10. Upon arrival firefighters reported heavy fire and smoke conditions from the large structure. Additional help from volunteer firefighters, command staff, the … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 9: B Squad 25-004508- 601 Justice Way- Warrant Service - A wanted subject was served on East Ridge warrants for Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Methamphetamine. 26-002125-100 INTERSTATE 75 SB-Suspicious Person/Arrest - A man was arrested for public intoxication after a concerned citizen reported to police there was a male walking on the side … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Father Charged with Shooting his Daughter
Catoosa County authorities are investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday. According to a press release from the sheriff's office, deputies were called to 1623 Mack Smith Rd. on a shots-fired call. On scene, deputies contacted William Woodall, 73, inside the residence. Once inside the residence, deputies found Carrie Ann Woodall, 53, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The initial investigation revealed that Mr. Woodall admitted to shooting the victim, his daughter. The victim was … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 6: A Squad 26-002030 – 1400 BLK Mack Smith Road - Park and Walk - Police investigated the vacant building after observing a door with its glass shattered at the main office. Officers cleared the building and observed signs of recent occupancy. 26-002038 – 5300 BLK Dupont Street - Disorder - Officers responded to this location after a man placed all his wife's belongings near the street and attempted to … [Read More...]
Court Orders ICE to Justify Arrest of Nashville Journalist
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A federal judge has given Immigration and Customs Enforcement a deadline of noon Monday to file a written justification for the arrest and continued detention of a Nashville journalist. Estefany Maria Rodríguez Florez, whose job with the Spanish-language outlet Nashville Noticias has included critical reporting of ICE activities, was detained Wednesday by ICE agents as she rode in a vehicle marked with the media outlet’s logo. Rodríguez had reported on ICE … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 2-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 2-7. 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. Monday, March 2 MILLER, YVONNE MICHELLE3588 PIEDMONT HIGHWAY CEDARTOWN, 30125Age at Arrest: 46 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: THEFT OVER 10,000IDENTITY THEFTFUGITIVE (HENRY CO … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket March 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. James Adams - Assault/First Responder, Disorderly. Dominick Cotton - Possession Meth, Tampering. Shammarie Elliott - Theft of Property/For Capias. Alecia Driggins aka/Denise Farmer - DUI/PTR, Theft over $2,500, Revoked DL, Fail to Maintain lane, Leaving Scene, Due Care. Michael Ford - Aggravated Burglary, Domestic Assault. Kendrick … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 5: B Squad 26-002001-1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive-Assist Other Agency - Police were dispatched to the Bass Pro on a report of a possible stolen firearm. Upon further investigation, the firearm in question was found to have been misplaced by UPS while in transit between Tennessee and Georgia. Officers verified that the firearm was at its intended destination and removed it from NCIC. Night Shift March 5 : D … [Read More...]