On Friday, officials with the City of East Ridge announced the promotion of Shawnna Skiles to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the city. She has been employed with East Ridge for … [Read More...]
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Fire Damages House on Connell Street
A Thursday evening fire damaged a house on Connell Street. According to a press release by East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were called to 5305 Connell St. at 10:22 p.m. on a reported … [Read More...]
Chief Allen Suspends Officer Roistacher for One Day in Locklin Incident
Charges Dropped Against Locklin The following is a statement from East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen: On May 16, I was made aware of a potential problem with an arrest that occurred on December 4, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 19
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 17 Day Shift 4150 Ringgold Road (theft): An employee with Walmart Neighborhood Grocery reported the theft of a store-based … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 18
The following information was compiled from "pass along" reports provided by the East Ridge Police Department. May 16 Day Shift 4320 Bennett Road (AOA): Several female students got into a physical … [Read More...]
Officials Break Ground on New Dining and Entertainment Center
Nooga Live is the Newest Addition to The Gateway, a 110-Acre Development On Tuesday, local elected officials joined Bob Martino, real estate developer and owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, to … [Read More...]
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May 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 15 – Day Shift 22-006851- 4320 Bennett Road- Alarm- Police responded to check the school. On scene the alarm was found to be accidental. 22-006852- 4340 Ringgold Road- Alarm- Dispatch received five alarm calls today to this business. There have been ten total over this weekend. Officers attempted to locate a responsible person for the business but were unsuccessful. 22-006863- 4405 Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person- The … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 13 – Day Shift 201 Eads Street A juvenile who was listed as missing/runaway on 5-12-22 at this location, returned home this date. She was removed from NCIC. 201 Eads Street On a return trip to the same location, the earlier listed juvenile was taken into custody for vandalism and transported to JDU. 5301 Ringgold Rd- Walgreen’s staff reported that $2,600 had been stolen from the store during a phone scam. Report on … [Read More...]
Fire Damages House on Hurst Street
Fire damaged a house on Hurst Street early Sunday morning. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to 1024 Hurst St. just after 6 a.m. on a reported residential fire. When first responders arrived, heavy fire and smoke was coming from the single-story home. Firefighters were told everyone in the house had safely fled prior to their arrival. Crews made an aggressive attack of the fire and conducted a search of the residence. One family pet was found during … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 9-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 9-15. 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. BOYD, TEEZO NAVODNI5717 BUNCH ST CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 39 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeALIAS CAPIAS VIO D.L. LAW GRIFFIN, CRYSTAL LYMETTE1508 A KARWILL LNAPT. B EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Battle to Draw
The Chattanooga Red Wolves battled to a 2-2 draw with Central Valley Fuego FC, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The league-leading Red Wolves are now 3-2-2 on the year. The team will be back in action on May 28 when it hosts the Greenville Triumph. Rafael Mentzingen and Juan Galindrez accounted for the scoring for the Red Wolves. All four of the matches scores were in the first half of action. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Lorenzo Bell - Fail to Appear, Cancelled License, Traffic Control Violation, No Insurance. Matthew Brown - Possession Meth, Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia. Clarence Bullock - FTA, Suspended License, Light Law Violation, No Insurance. Laurel Conner - Forgery, Criminal Impersonation, Simple Possession Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, Revoked DL, No … [Read More...]
Delays in Processing Disability Applications Impose ‘Significant Hardships’ in Tennessee
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout A longstanding backlog in the processing of disability benefits applications from people who are too sick to work has surpassed 1.1 million people nationally — a 27% increase from pre-pandemic levels two years ago and a level not seen in more than a decade. In Tennessee, the number of people waiting to see if their disability benefits have been approved has increased by 40%, according to data complied by the National Organization of Social Security … [Read More...]
May 14 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 11 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (Budgetel Inn)(theft of property): Security staff at the property showed video footage of a female, Tanesha Brown, taking clothes from a dryer that didn't belong to her. I spoke with the owner of the clothing who stated she put her clothes in the dryer at approximately 0857 hours today. When she returned for the clothes at approximately 0940 hours. Brown was taken into custody and … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting of April 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdq5NxwUQA0 … [Read More...]
May 13 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 12 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (harassment): A woman at the Budgetel reported being sent harassing texts by her ex-boyfriend. (22-006691) 1410 Mack Smith Road (warrant service): Bryant Greer was arrested on active Hamilton County warrants and transported to jail. (no number) 1410 Mack Smith Road (public intoxication): Police observed Brittney Penn sitting on the curb at the Budgetel with a small child. Greer was … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 12
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 10 Day Shift 1308 West End- Police stood by at this location while codes inspected and secured the property. Squatters were found inside and were trespassed from the location. 1517 Tombras Ave- Breahn Norwood was taken into custody at ER Court for an outstanding ER warrant and transported to the jail. 1517 Tombras Ave- Alexis Thompson, Frank Pena, and Damon Carmichael were all taken into custody at ER court on outstanding … [Read More...]
Optimist Club Honors Hammond with ‘Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award’
On Thursday afternoon, the Scenic Chattanooga Optimist Club awarded the 2022 Respect for Law – Officer of the Year award to Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond for his many dedicated years of service to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Hamilton County. The Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award has its roots in a program started in 1965 when former FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover and International Optimist Club Past International President, Carl Bowen, created the … [Read More...]
May 11 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 08 – Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (violation of conditions of release): Police came into contact with a male subject at the Budgetel Inn after police were notified about a woman yelling for help. The woman has an active order of protection against the man who was arrested and taken to jail. (22-006492) 5410 Ringgold Road (aggravated assault): The complainant contacted police and told them he was approached by an old … [Read More...]
Parkridge Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
Parkridge Medical Center received an “A” grade in the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction that recognizes the facility’s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The recognition is the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety. “Earning consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group underscores that patient safety is a foundational part of our culture at Parkridge Medical Center,” said Tom Ozburn, president and … [Read More...]
Tennessee State Parks Partner with American Canoe Association for Kayak Instruction
NASHVILLE – Twelve Tennessee State Parks are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA) to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on May 21, as part of National Safe Boating Week on May 21-27. The ACA is the national accrediting body for paddle sports education. The classes are being offered at a discount, costing $15 per person, with the revenue going to Tennessee State Parks. All instructors are Tennessee volunteers who are nationally certified to give paddling and … [Read More...]