State of Tennessee officials, State Senator Bo Watson, and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced plans to create a signature state park at McDonald Farm. Governor Bill Lee’s proposed state … [Read More...]
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Largest CPD Academy Class in More Than a Decade Graduates 32 New Officers
The Chattanooga Police Department on Thursday graduated 32 cadets from its 22-week police academy, the largest class in more than a decade. By operating its own academy, the Chattanooga Police … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 18: B Squad 26-001510- 5600 BLK Ringgold Road- Property Damage - The owner of the establishment requested … [Read More...]
HCSO Conducts Death Investigation on Birchwood Pike
On the morning of February 17, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed south on Birchwood Pike. Deputies attempted to overtake the vehicle to … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 17: A Squad 26-001462-6400 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/Arrest - Officers stopped a vehicle for a … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 16: A Squad 26-001437 - Prater/Ringgold Rd. - Traumatic Injury - Police were dispatched to Prater and … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Feb. 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 12: A Squad 26-001323 – 300 BLK Dunlap Avenue- Auto Theft - Police were dispatched regarding a motor vehicle theft. The owner reported that his black 2012 Hyundai Sonata was missing from his parking lot when he was preparing to leave home. He stated this is the second time the vehicle has been stolen. Previously it was recovered at an apartment complex on Highway 58 in Chattanooga. The owner believes … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 8-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 8-14. 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. Sunday, Feb. 8 TAYLOR, JAMES LEON1507 HARDKILL LANE EAST RIDGE, 30707Age at Arrest: 45 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: INDECENT EXPOSURE Monday, Feb. 9 BALDWIN, ANNALISA … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Angela Adams - Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Marijuana/Resale. Lonnie Boyd - Possession Fentanyl/with Intent, Possession Marijuana/with Intent. Belvo Calel Abac - DUI, No DL, Insurance. Priscilla Cobb - Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Fentanyl/Resale. Zechariah Crawford - … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Stabbing Incident on Dayton Pike
On Thursday night at approximately 9:35 p.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a call regarding a person lying by the roadside near the 12800 block of Dayton Pike. Personnel with the Soddy Daisy Police Department also responded and were first on the scene, finding a victim who had suffered an apparent stab wound to the leg. The victim advised that the incident occurred inside a camper near the 12800 block of Dayton Pike. Amanda Burkhart has been taken into custody in … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 11: A Squad 26-001292 – 700 BLK Barlow Way - Assault/Arrest - A man was arrested for punching his neighbor in the face following an argument over a trash can placement. 26-001297 – 400 BLK Donaldson Road- Theft - Police spoke with the reporting party who stated her son's bicycle was stolen from her front porch. Her neighbor had initially called police to report the theft and described the suspect as a … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Wreck on Spring Creek
James Bernard has been arrested in connection with the fatal single vehicle crash that occurred September 25, 2025, on the 300 block of Spring Creek Road, which resulted in the death of Paula Soens. Bernard, 53, was taken into custody in the Atlanta area earlier today on outstanding warrants for Vehicular Homicide, DUI, and related charges. CPD’s Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, located and arrested him. He is currently being held at the Clayton County Jail in Georgia and … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 10 : B Squad 26-001249- 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd- Back Fire - Police responded to this area to assist East Ridge Fire after a passerby spotted a fire in the woods. Patrol canvased the area, located the fire, and searched for anyone in the vicinity. ERFD took primary responsibility and extinguished the fire. 26-001253- 3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft/ Warrants - The business reported a women had stolen over … [Read More...]
CPD Does Not Make Arrests Based on Immigration Status
The Chattanooga Police Department is aware of recent reporting and public discussion regarding arrests and immigration status in Hamilton County. We want to clarify and correct CPD arrest practices and data clearly, directly, and factually. CPD officers serve every member of our community with dignity, fairness, and respect. Our mission, “to keep you, your family, and our community safe,” is rooted in constitutional policing. We protect people. We do not target them because of who they are, … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 9 : B Squad 26-001227-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Mental Health - The caller reported a female was attempting to steal his vehicle. Police contacted the suspect who was determined to be having a mental health episode. The car’s owner did not wish to press charges. The party was transported to the hospital and placed on a CON and was found to have multiple active warrants out of East Ridge and Hamilton … [Read More...]
Criminal Court Clerk’s Office Giving Options For Submitting Course Completions
The Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office is proud to announce a new way for defendants to submit course completions to the Session’s Division of the Clerk’s office. Previously if a Judge ordered a defendant to complete DUI school, that defendant would have to return to the clerk’s office with a hard copy of the form to submit it. Now we are offering two ways for those forms to be submitted. “It is very important that the defendant follow directions fully or the submitted form will … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Lee Highway; Driver Arrested
On Sunday evening at approximately 8 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies were notified of a BOLO for a silver SUV reported to be driving recklessly on Lee Highway coming from Bradley County, swerving and forcing other motorists off the roadway. A short time later, dispatchers reported that a vehicle matching the description had been involved in a crash near the intersection of Lee Highway and Edgemon Road in Collegedale. Deputies responded to the scene in the 10100 block of Lee … [Read More...]
Law and Order Feb. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 6 : A Squad 26-001148 - 941 Spring Creek Road - Disorder/Arrest - Police responded to a disorderly and aggressive patient in the emergency room. The subject refused repeated requests to return to her room, became increasingly agitated, threatened police, and struck an officer in the head. She was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and assault on police and transported to Hamilton County Jail for … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 2-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 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, Feb. 2 SANDERS, ELIJAH KESEAN1260 N CONCORD RD CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 26 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: OBSERVATION WITHOUT CONSENT Tuesday, Feb. 3 DUCKETT, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Lonnie Boyd - Possession Fentanyl/with Intent, Possession Marijuana/with Intent. Chance Bridges - DUI, Vandalism. Donna Brown - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Shammarie Elliott - Theft/For Capias. Virgil Gray - Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Grayson Dupree - Revoked DL/Capias, Insurance, Improper Turn. Michael Glass - Theft over $10,000, … [Read More...]
Arrest Made in Thursday Homicide in Ooltewah
On Thursday afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence at the 7500 block of Snow Cone Way on a report of CPR in progress. Upon arrival, first responders located a female victim and attempted life-saving measures; it was determined she was deceased. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family. Due to the condition of the victim and the residence, HCSO Criminal Investigative Services Detectives responded. Preliminary findings … [Read More...]