The Hamilton County Health Department released new numbers on Thursday which show the spread of COVID-19 within the county is moving at a slow pace. As of Thursday, there was one new case, bringing … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for April 7
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. April 6 Day Shift 1015 Yale Steet (warrant service): Anthony Pittman was arrested on an … [Read More...]
VIDEO: Hamilton County Press Conference April 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OXfAsssr60 … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. April 2– Day Shift 6700 Ringgold Road (pedestrian struck): A vehicle merged into … [Read More...]
Four ERPD Officers Out of Self-Quarantine
Four East Ridge Police officers who were self-quarantining are back on the job, officials said Monday. ERPD Chief Stan Allen said in a press release that the officers have returned after officials … [Read More...]
Red Wolves to Donate All Merchandise Sales to Feed Children in Need
As schools are closed, events cancelled, and work hours curtailed, food programs across Chattanooga are seeing a rise in demand for food resources due to COVID-19. To help fill that demand locally, … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests March 30-April 5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 30-April 5. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. March 30 BLEVINS, ANDREW JAMES 804 SNOW STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37405 Age at Arrest: 31 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF METH POSSESSION OF HEROIN BLEVINS, DANIEL LUKE 1092 E … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for April 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 7. Daniel Blevins - Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Firearm by Felon, Possession Stolen Property/Auto. Thomas Williams - Possession Meth. Gerald Casteel - DUI/For Capias, Revoked DL/For Capis, No Insurance, Light Law, Registration Violation. Cruz Housley - Felon Possession Firearm, Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia. Butch Shirley - Possession Meth, Possession Schedule IV, … [Read More...]
VIDEO: April 3 County Health Department Briefing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghKX8FgBiTQ … [Read More...]
Hamilton County Register’s Office Will Remain Open
In light of Governor Lee’s Executive Stay Home Order, Marc Gravitt, the Hamilton County Register, states the Register’s Office is classified as an Essential Government Function, therefor will remain open. Stated in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Memorandum dated March 28, 2020, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/CISA_Guidance_on_the_Ess ential_Critical_Infrastructure_Workforce_Version_2.0_Updated.pdf , the Register’s Office is an Essential Government … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: A shoulder and single lane closure will occur between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and 3 PM from 03/23/20 through 04/08/20. BRADLEY COUNTY SR-308 Installation of signals at the intersection of Walker Valley Road (LM 6.3): During this reporting period, the … [Read More...]
TDEC Closing All State Parks
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks and Designated State Natural Areas. “We decided to close the parks in support of Governor Lee’s Executive Order 23,” TDEC Commissioner David … [Read More...]
Sheriff Hammond Releases Statement Regarding COVID-19
In light of COVID-19 concerns, Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement. “In light of Governor Bill Lee’s updated executive order asking citizens to stay at home, it is very important our residents and businesses in Hamilton County adhere to this order and help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Many in our community are understandably worried amidst growing concerns over the coronavirus. Let me assure you that those of us in law enforcement stand ready … [Read More...]
VIDEO: County Briefing on Coronavirus April 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du7z0jRbOFg … [Read More...]
Gov. Lee Requires Tennesseans to Stay at Home
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” said Gov. Lee. “However, in recent days we have seen data indicating that movement may be increasing and we must get these numbers trending back … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 2
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. March 31 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Disorder/Mental Health Consumer- The caller advised of a black female loitering on the property refusing to leave. Upon arrival police spoke to the woman and she left the property. A short time later police were summoned back due to her return. Management advised once police left the first time she returned and entered a customer’s … [Read More...]
Police End Standoff Peacefully
On Wednesday morning, the East Ridge Police Department SWAT team was called to a local motel after a man refused to leave after check-out time. According to a press release, officers responded to the Super 8 Hotel at 6519 Ringgold Rd. on a report of a subject that would not leave his room after check out time at about 11 a.m. Officers contacted Jim Sanford Hunter, 64, who refused to exit the room and advised officers he was armed. Officers ran a records check on Hunter and found that he had … [Read More...]
State’s Top Prosecutors Urge Public to Report Coronavirus Relief Fraud
Tennessee’s top prosecutors—three United States Attorneys and the Tennessee Attorney General—are coordinating their efforts to prevent Tennesseans from being victimized by fraud schemes and other unlawful acts during disaster-relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic and will investigate and prosecute all instances of coronavirus-related fraud schemes targeting Tennesseans. Sadly, many Americans fall victim to fraud schemes every day. Our offices are working to investigate and prosecute all … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 1
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports provided by the administration. March 30 Day Shift Warrant Service- Jamie Tomas-Jose Tomas-Jose was arrested at the Hamilton County Jail on a Capias for driving under the influence. 6712 Ringgold Road (Public Storage)- Alarm- Upon arrival police spoke with employees and found the alarm to be accidental. 6700 Ringgold Road (Quality Inn)- Assault- A woman called to advise she was assaulted by her brother. … [Read More...]
Health Department Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Site, Outlines Referral Process, Presents Updated Data
The Hamilton County Health Department announces the opening of a COVID-19 community testing site to accelerate COVID-19 testing in our community. A formal referral from a medical provider is required for testing and testing will be by appointment only. “We are pleased to announce the opening of an additional COVID-19 specimen collection site in our county,” says Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “This development represents a positive step so that infected people in the community … [Read More...]
City to Allow Bars to Sell Beer for Takeout
In response to bars throughout the city being shuttered and potentially put out of business by closing during the coronavirus pandemic, on Tuesday, city officials issued an executive order that would allow them to sell beer for carry-out and delivery. The proprietors of businesses who currently have an on-premise beer permit would have to apply for a temporary off-premises carry-out permit ("Temporary Off-Premises Permit") at no charge. The permit would be good for 30 days and could be … [Read More...]