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Collegedale Police Arrest Hanna in Relation to 2024 Threats to Southern Adventist University
COLLEGEDALE _ The Collegedale Police Department arrested former Southern Adventist University student 26-year-old, Michael Whitfield Hanna, in April 2026, following an extensive investigation into a … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 19: B Squad 26-004619- 3900 BLK Bennett Road- Disorder - Two people were involved in a domestic verbal argument … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 15: A Squad 26-004472- 700 BLK Germantown Circle- Warrant Service - Police served a warrant for false … [Read More...]
City Announces Blessing for Safe Haven Baby Box
The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the official blessing and unveiling ceremony for the City’s new Safe Haven Baby Box, located at East Ridge Fire Rescue Station 1, at 4214 Ringgold Road. In … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 15-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 15-18. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Fall to Birmingham
With the score knotted at 1-1 at the end of stoppage time, the Red Wolves fell to Birmingham, 3-2, in a penalty shootout, Saturday in USL Cup Action at CHI Memorial Stadium. As the shootout began, Omar Hernandez, Matt Bentley, Josh Ramos, Matt Acosta, and Yanis Lelin were called forward. Acosta and Lelin delivered on their shots, catching up with Birmingham’s two successful shots. As the opponent readied for their final kick, goalie Ricardo Jerez took up as much space as he could. Diving after … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Laurel Barnes - Public Intoxication. Deangelo Binford - Domestic Assault, Tampering, Criminal Impersonation, Resisting, Drug Paraphernalia. Crystal Castleberry - Theft/PTR. Bryan Gardenhire - Possession Meth/PTR. David Heathington - Theft/Shoplifting, Criminal Impersonation. Tressie Rivers - Possession Meth. Eric Alverson - Possession … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 14: B Squad 26-004426 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road - Traffic Stop/Arrest - A woman was issued a citation In lieu of arrest for Possession of Schedule VI following a traffic stop for speeding. 26-004430- 6800 BLK Satya Way- Fraud - The caller reported being scammed after an unknown party convinced her to purchase and provide information from Apple gift cards over the phone. She also provided her driver’s license … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 7-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 7-14. 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, May 7 None Friday, May 8 None Saturday, May 9 WILLIAMS,ANDREW THOMAS1558 CORA DR CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 23 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: AGGRAVATED … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 13: B Squad 26-004387-6700 BLK Ringgold Road-Shots Fired - Police were dispatched to the 6700 block of Ringgold Road on a report of shots fired. Officers checked the area and surrounding businesses, and no signs of shots being fired were located. 26-004399-5400 BLK Connel Street-Suspicious Activity - A concerned neighbor reported to police that several homeless parties were staying in the condemned property … [Read More...]
Guardrails being Installed on Belvoir ‘S’ Curves
The City of East Ridge advises residents and motorists of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Belvoir Circle. This work includes the installation of approximately 400 linear feet of guardrail along the northbound shoulder of Belvoir Avenue “S” curves. This work is a part of the City’s annual resurfacing program and is the first in a series of planned safety improvements for … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 12: A Squad 26-004360 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road - Theft - The Loss Prevention Clerk informed police of a theft that occurred on 05/10/2026. An identifiable female was captured on CCTV stealing plants from the patio area. ERPD will be seeking warrants for theft of property. 26-004353 – 6700 BLK Dharma Loop - Suspicious Activity - The caller stated that he observed an unknown subject attempting to open vehicle … [Read More...]
Dean Warns of Scam
Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean is warning citizens about yet another scam targeting those incarcerated and their family members. “I was advised this morning, by one of the Sessions Court judges that defendants are saying that they, and in some cases their family members, are being contacted by a company claiming to be called ‘second chance’ to get a release from jail.” Dean said. The fake company will usually contact the victim via text and offer to get the defendant released … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Grove Street Shooting
On Monday, at 5:59 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to a person shot in the 1200 block of Grove Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot wounds. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. CPD Homicide and Crime Scene responded to investigate and secure the scene. During the preliminary investigation, the victim stated that he heard a gunshot and then noticed he had been shot. The unidentified … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 7: A Squad 26-004188 – 700 BLK Summit Avenue - Residential Fire - Police responded to the duplex on a reported fire. Upon arrival, thick black smoke could be seen billowing out of the roof attic vent. Tenants advised they were all accounted for. ERPD breached a unit and found it to be unoccupied. ERFD breached another apartment and found it unoccupied. Night Shift May 7: C Squad 26-004215 – 6700 BLK Ringgold … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Threats Made to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
On Monday morning, a call to the Hamilton County 911 Communications District reporting an active threat at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts prompted a large-scale law enforcement response. The school’s assigned Hamilton County Sheriff's Office school resource deputy immediately assessed the situation and determined there was no credible threat. The origin of the call is being investigated by the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit, who are diligently pursuing leads. This is one of … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Get Home Win
The Chattanooga Red Wolves claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Sarasota Paradise, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL Cup Tournament action. The Wolves will try to keep the momentum going next Saturday, as they host Birmingham Legion. The tension before the game was palpable as the shadow of three successive losses weighed on the Chattanooga team and fans. What happened in the next ninety minutes, no one could have expected. The atmosphere began transforming right out the gate with … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Charles Eddins - Revoked DL/Capias. Dakota Green - Fail to Appear, Revoked DL/Capias, Misuse Registration/Capias, Insurance/Capias. David Heathington - Theft/Shoplifting, Criminal Impersonation. Matthew Kachel - Possession Schedule II/PTR. Jason Karp - Forgery, Attempt Theft by Fraud, Identity Theft. Douglas Kilgore - Fraud of Debit … [Read More...]
TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting
On Friday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic assault call between two parties. Officers spoke with one involved party. Police located the other party soon after in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Kellys Ferry Road. At approximately 11:40 a.m. shots were fired leaving one man dead. No officers were injured and the scene was secured. Per CPD policy, the officers have been placed on administrative leave. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6: A Squad 26-004151 - 3300 Navajo Drive - Shots Fired - Police saturated the area of Navajo Drive and Alice Drive after a resident reported hearing a single gunshot south of Navajo. No obvious signs of nefarious activity were observed. 26-004152 – 10 BLK Stadium Way - Suspicious Person/Aggravated Assault - Police received a report of a male driving a dark gray Toyota Corolla, bearing GA tags who may have … [Read More...]