On Saturday, June 17, the East Ridge Community Center will become the site for the first Father’s Day Field Day, a free special event featuring athletic activities and games for dads. East Ridge is … [Read More...]
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School’s Out: Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Campaign to Provide Meals to Families This Summer
Partnership helps nourish neighbors facing hunger SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion Feeds’ fourth annual Summers Without Hunger campaign aims to address food insecurity by helping to provide 16 million … [Read More...]
Summer Open-Air Markets Return to Rossville BLVD
The BLVD Project and Rossville Downtown Development Authority are teaming up again to host another summer market series on the first Fridays of June, July, and August from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Each month … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 29-31
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 29-31. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
HCSO Locates First Stolen Vehicle Utilizing In-Car Automated License Plate Reader
On Monday, at approximately 5:50 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Logan Faulkner was traveling on Highway 153 and observed a silver GMC Acadia sitting stationary on the side of the … [Read More...]
May 31 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. May 30, 2023 Day Shift 23-006491 – 941 Spring Creek Rd – Warrant Service – A woman was taken into custody for East Ridge … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for May 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. May 26 – Day Shift 23-006409- 2000 BLK Prigmore Road- Traffic Crash/DUI Arrest- A woman was arrested and charged with DUI following a traffic crash at this location. 23-006411- 100 BLK Atomic Ridge- Disorder- The caller advised her friend was being held against her will at this address. On scene all parties appeared intoxicated. The female left with her friend. 23-006421- 100 BLK Douglas Drive- Warrant Service- A man was … [Read More...]
Splash Pad Opening on Thursday
The City of East Ridge plans to open the East Ridge Splash Pad on Thursday, June 1. The Splash Pad will be open from 11am – 7pm daily from June to September. Hours of operation may vary due to weather conditions and required maintenance during the summer season. In addition to the existing Splash Pad, Parks & Recreation staff have added benches inside the observation area and plan to purchase shade structures for all participants to utilize during their visit. For more information regarding … [Read More...]
Comptroller: Ex-Director of Tennessee Police Chief Group Spent $60K on Booze, Meals
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout The former executive director of the publicly-funded Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police oversaw spending of more than $63,000 on food, alcohol, meals, gift cards and gas over a four-year period — credit card expenses questioned by the Tennessee Comptroller in a report that has been turned over to the Davidson County District Attorney’s office. Maggi Duncan, the organization’s former leader, also worked as a registered lobbyist for a nonprofit … [Read More...]
Blood Assurance Seeking Donors for Upcoming Competition
Blood Assurance and the Chattanooga Lookouts are partnering again this year for a competition against MEDIC Regional Blood Center (Knoxville) and the Tennessee Smokies. The competition runs May 29-June 4. Blood Assurance or MEDIC will win a trophy and bragging rights depending on which blood center collects the most units during those seven days. Blood Assurance is trying to get back in the win column. In 2022, the Chattanooga-based company lost to MEDIC by just five units of blood. “This is a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 25-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 25-28. 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 25 JOHNSON, EARTHA MARQUETTE1108 ARLINGTON AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 47 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeTRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS VIOLATIONDRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting of May 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPTjtAqGbf4 … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 30
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 30. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Deangelo Binford - Possession Meth/Capias. Joshua Britt - Possession Heroin/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia, Insurance, Registration. Evan Clinton - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Xanax/Resale. Adrian Gentry - Possession Meth/For Capias. David Graham - Simple Possession … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. May 25, 2023 Day Shift 23-006375 – 3600 BLK Bennett Rd – Lost Property – The reporting party advised her city garbage can was missing and needed to make a report to receive a new one. 23-006376 – 10 BLK Franklin Pl – Disorder Prevention/Criminal Trespass – Police stood by as a party collected some of her belongings from this location. At the request of the owner she was issued a criminal trespass warning. 23-006383 – 1200 … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic can still access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no through traffic will be allowed on Williams Street between West 21st Street and West 25th Street. Traffic will detour around the closure via West 21st Street and Broad … [Read More...]
The Health Department Announces Safety Tips Ahead of the Summer Season
The Health Department announces safety tips ahead of the holiday weekend and summer season. Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off for summer, and it's a time when many residents will enjoy outdoor activities. So whether it's swimming in our beautiful waterways, exploring the area's mountain terrain, or celebrating with loved ones, the Hamilton County Health Department encourages residents to make safety a part of this summer's plans! "With the sunshine, warm weather, and beautiful … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. May 24- Day Shift 23-006174 – 6000 BLK Cornelison Dr – Supplemental – CPD located the stolen 2009 black Mercedes Benz C300 near the Brainerd Walmart after it was involved in a crash. A man with dreads, multi-colored jacket and shorts was observed running away from the vehicle towards the Camp Jordan area. Police checked the area but did not locate the suspect. The vehicle was removed from NCIC. 23-006329 – 1100 BLK … [Read More...]
Crestwood Garden Club Beautifying City
On Wednesday, Crestwood Garden Club members planted perennials in the Thriller Containers at the East Ridge Police and Fire Department. The 11 containers in front of the Fire and Police Service Center on Ringgold Road received a splash of color from the green thumb of the garden club members. Chairman Sara Simmons, President Maggi Burns and Dianna Mansfield (took photos) added 33 bags of soil and planted over six dozens plants. Crestwood wants East Ridge residents to recognize the beautification … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests for May 22-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 22-24. 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. Monday, May 22 None Tuesday, May 23 BROWN, TCHEQUERA DATAYE346 TURTLE CREEK WINDER, 30680Age at Arrest: 35 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME JOHNSON, ALEXIOUS QYUIANA310 … [Read More...]
Catoosa and Walker County Sheriff’s Offices Taking Part in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
FORT OGLETHORPE – The men and women who represent two area law enforcement agencies are asking for the public’s support during an annual competition. On Friday, May 26, the Catoosa and Walker County Sheriff’s Offices will compete in the 2023 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event, which first took place in 2015, is open to the public and employees from both of the Northwest Georgia law enforcement offices. Since the inaugural blood drive, more than 900 units of blood have been collected, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. May 23, 2022 Day Shift 23-006262- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Disorder- The caller advised a former employee was refusing to leave the property. On scene police contacted the business owner. He stated that he wanted his former employee trespassed from the property. 23-006264- 200 BLK Windmere Drive- Suspicious Person- The caller advised a male was observed going door to door asking people for money. On scene the male … [Read More...]