UPDATE: Tommie Eugene Harris told East Ridge Police Department investigators that he was the man driving the pickup truck that struck and severely injured a motorcyclist on New Years Eve, according … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Jan. 23
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan. 22 Day Shift 3715 Ringgold Road (shoplifter): Ronald Taylor was issued a misdemeanor citation for shoplifting, … [Read More...]
TDOT Region 2 Roadway Activity Report
District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane … [Read More...]
TBI’s Rausch Receives Appointment to Presidential Commission
NASHVILLE -- During a ceremony today in Washington, D.C., David Rausch, Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Jan. 22
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan. 21 Day Shift 3446 Bennett Road- Vehicle Fire- Police responded with Fire to this address regarding a truck on fire. … [Read More...]
Governor, TDEC Announce $10.7 Million Loan to WWTA
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $10,671,200 loan for the Hamilton County Waste … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Jan. 21
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. January 16– Day Shift 3724 Fountain Avenue (The Belvoir Apartments)- Shots Fired- The caller advised while in his apartment (6) a bullet came through his ceiling from apartment (10) and struck the floor. Witnesses advised the occupants of (10) were observed leaving the property in a silver vehicle. Upon arrival police checked apartment (10) and no one was found. CID was contacted and responded. While investigating … [Read More...]
TDOT to Evaluate Moore Road Bridge over I-24 East in Chattanooga for Possible Future Repairs
Beginning at 10:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 20, 2020, TDOT crews will evaluate the Moore Road bridge over I-24 East near mile marker 184 in Chattanooga to determine if future repairs may be necessary to add reinforcement to the outer beam. The bridge was recently struck by a truck hauling an oversized piece of construction equipment. During theevaluation, the Moore Road bridge and I-24 East beneath the bridge will be closed to traffic. Interstate traffic will be detoured off at Exit 184 … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Sign Ronaldo Pineda
Pending league and federation approval, The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club announced the signing of Ronaldo Pineda. Ronaldo “Ro” Pineda, who lead the Park City Red Wolves USL League 2 team through its inaugural season, has now signed his first professional contract with the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club. Pineda played for the Park City Red Wolves SC League 2 team and previously California State University Fullerton. In Park City’s inaugural season, Pineda proved to be a dominant … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 13-19
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 13-19. 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. Jan. 13 NEELEY, RONALD EDGAR 305 REDBUD AVE ROSSVILLE, 30741 Age at Arrest: 56 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED LICENSE CRIMINAL … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Jan. 21
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Terrance Lewis - evading arrest. Josh Lively - domestic assault/petition to revoke. Fernandes McClurkins - drug paraphernalia, possession schedule II/PTR. Brandon Rhodes - rape, theft. Matthew Upshaw - domestic assault, child neglect. James Waters - domestic assault, possession schedule VI, possession … [Read More...]
TAWC Taking Applications for 2020 Environmental Grant Program
Applications are now being accepted for Tennessee American Water’s 2020 Environmental Grant Program. The program supports innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds and water sources through partnerships. Diverse activities like watershed cleanups, water quality monitoring, biodiversity projects, surface or groundwater protection education, wellhead protection initiatives and hazardous waste collection efforts are examples of projects supported … [Read More...]
City Offices Closed in Observance of MLK Holiday
East Ridge city offices and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For those with Monday trash service, the collection day will be Tuesday, January 21st. For more information please visit www.eastridgetn.gov/Government/Departments/Sanitation.aspx … [Read More...]
Fairchild Charged with Aggravated Assault after Alleged ‘Road Rage’ Incident
On Tuesday, East Ridge Police arrested a man after an alleged "road rage" incident. Richard Cameron Fairchild, 25, of a Sylvan Avenue address, was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault. He was jailed on a $5,000 bond and is due in East Ridge Municipal Court on March 10. According to an affidavit of complaint, police were dispatched to the 900 block of Spring Creek Road regarding a disorder with a weapon. The caller said that while he was driving he was "cut off" by a gray sedan that … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
Region 2 District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 SB MM 3, I-24 EB MM 184, I-24 WB 185. Traffic pacing will also occur for I-75 NB, I-75 SB, and I-24 EB. Additionally, shoulders may be … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan 15 Day Shift 1619 Castleberry Avenue- Vehicle Burglary- Upon arrival police spoke to the victim. He advised sometime between 2200 hours on 1-14-20 and 1200 hours on 1-15-20 an unknown suspect entered his vehicle by breaking out the driver’s side vent window. He advised the inside was ransacked but nothing appeared to be missing. 12 Laurel Lane- Suspicious Vehicle- While on patrol officers observed a silver … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Sign Nicklaw, Uzo for 2020 Season
Pending league approval, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC announce Travis Nicklaw as the fourth signing of 2020. Nicklaw is coming from the Völsungur Football Club, a professional Icelandic team, and has proven himself to be a standout defender. Nicklaw has also been on Guam’s National team since 2012, and has made 21 appearances. In 2015 he helped obtain a historic win over Turkmenistan (1-0) in the country’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Four days later on June 15, 2015, Nicklaw scored his first … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 15
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Jan. 14 Day Shift 515 Donaldson Road (auto burglary): Resident reported that his iPad was stolen from his vehicle sometime between 0000 hours on 1/12/2020 and 1200 hours on 1/13/2020. 2200 McCallie Avenue (aggravated assault): Richard Fairchild was arrested for aggravated assault following a road rage incident involving a firearm in the 6500 block of Ringgold Road. 6215 Dayton Blvd (warrant … [Read More...]
New Restaurant at Jordan Crossing
A new sports grille is planned for construction inside Jordan Crossing. According to the Times Free Press, Jonathan's Grille, which has seven sites in the Nashville area, is slated for groundbreaking in February with an opening in September. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant will be situated between Starbucks and the Hampton Inn on Jordan Crossing Parkway. The business will seat about 300 people and employ about 60 workers. Jonathan's Grille was established in 1999. Click on the link … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Jan. 14
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. Day Shift 3611 Phelps Street (burglary): The residence was forcibly entered today between 0700 hours and 1100 hours. There was visible damage to the front door deadbolt. A flat screen television, X Box 1, light green hover board and firestick were taken. CID responded to the scene. 3825 Edwards Terrace (theft): The resident ordered iPhone ear pods from Amazon for $175. Amazon shows the item delivered on … [Read More...]
Health Department Urges Testing for Radon in Houses
Did you know that long term exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? In observance of National Radon Action Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department would like area residents to know how they can get a free test kit for their home and what they can do to reduce their exposure. There is no safe level of radon exposure. “Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless,” explains Hamilton County … [Read More...]