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The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 28: Alpha Team 26-009363 – 4100 BLK Bennett Road - Delayed Assault - Police spoke with a female who … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 25: B Squad 26-009259- 900 BLK Spring Creek- Arrest - A man was located after causing a disorder at the hospital and nearby apartment complex. The man appeared intoxicated and was incoherent and disruptive. He was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. 26-009264-6500 BLK Ringgold Road-Property - A staff member at the motel reported to police that while cleaning … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 24: A Squad 26-009236- 5300 BLK Clemons Road- Disorder - Two women were engaged in a verbal argument which escalated when both parties struck each other with closed fists. Police will not be seeking charges at this time due to not being able to determine the primary aggressor in the disorder. One woman was released while the other was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail for a … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 23: A Squad 26-009188- 4800 BLK Fike Drive - Criminal Trespass - A woman flagged down police in front of the home stated a man had been living in her garage for four weeks, but she didn’t know who he was. Patrol spoke with the homeowner via telephone. He stated he bought the property at auction and wished to have the woman trespassed due to her consistently showing up on the property talking about her … [Read More...]

The Chattanooga Police Department  is investigating a shooting in the 200 block of Timber Knoll Drive. Shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the area after receiving reports of a person shot. Upon arrival officers located a 35-year-old man with a suspected non-life threatening gunshot wound. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to the hospital, and CPD's Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded to investigate and process the scene. Preliminary findings indicate the suspect … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 21: B Squad 26-009135- 3100 BLK Ringgold Road- Arrest - A man was arrested on outstanding East Ridge Capias of a Probationer warrant with an original charge of theft of property. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail. 26-009143-4100 BLK Belvoir Drive- Theft - A resident reported being scammed by an individual claiming to work for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. The victim sent the suspect … [Read More...]

The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in a pedestrian's death Monday afternoon. At approximately 11 a.m., CPD's Traffic Unit responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 7500 block of Shallowford Road. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian, a 65-year-old woman, was attempting to cross the road and stepped in front of a vehicle. The driver attempted to swerve, but still hit the pedestrian. Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the woman to … [Read More...]

Shortly before 7 pm Saturday, Chattanooga Police Officers responded to reports of an armed person in the 1400 block of E 17th Street.  Officers arrived and made contact with the 53-year-old man holding a gun. Officers ordered the man to drop the firearm numerous times. The subject pointed his firearm at officers, who then opened fire. Officers immediately began rendering aid until Hamilton County EMS arrived and transported the subject to the hospital, where he was listed in critical … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 20: A Squad 26-009112 – 1000 BLK Greens Lake Road - Theft by Fraud - Police spoke with a woman who said a company unknown to her, Kraken Exchanges, deducted money from her bank account on three separate occasions. The woman advised her bank had opened a fraud investigation into the matter. 26-009114 – 1000 BLK South Seminole Drive - Well Being Check / Back EMS - While on a traffic stop, and officer was … [Read More...]

On the late evening of September 18, 2026, HCSO deputies were notified of a social media video showing a male juvenile abusing a dog.  The investigation led to deputies apprehending the suspect, and he was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center and faces a charge of Cruelty to Animals. Animal services responded to the residence, and an adult family member kept the dog. A animal services will follow up on the dog’s condition. “We want to thank the public for bringing this disgusting video … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 18: A Squad 26-009040 - 100 BLK Interstate 75 Northbound - Suspicious Person / AOA - Police were notified a female was at the Welcome Center asking for a ride to Nashville. She left prior to police arrival but was located walking on the ramp to Interstate 75 Northbound. The female was given a courtesy ride to Brainerd Road. While in transport, dispatch advised the woman had an active warrant out of … [Read More...]