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Municipal Court Docket August 4
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 4. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Loren Coppinger - … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 31
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 30: A Squad 26-007196- 4000 BLK Dellway Circle- Deceptive Practice - The reporting party stated an unknown … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 29: A Squad 26-007171- 4200 BLK Spriggs Street- Mental Health - Officers were dispatched to the above address … [Read More...]
HCSO Releases 2026 Summer Initiative Strategic Enforcement Unit Data
Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Strategic Enforcement Unit (SEU) more than doubled the number of arrests and citations compared to last year’s summer initiative. The SEU is made up of … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 28: B Squad 26-007132- 200 BLK Eads Street- Disorder with a Weapon - Police responded to the complex following … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Fall on the Road
MADISON, Wis. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of Forward Madison, 5-2, Wednesday in USL League One play. It was chaos over at Breese Stevens Field. The ‘Mingoes with their unbeaten home streak, and the Wolves with their history of ending those streaks. Their work in Portland and Charlotte spoke for itself, and the tone was set early for what would be a stunning match between the two powerhouses. Seven minutes into the match, Forward Madison struck. … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 24: A Squad 26-006981 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Rd - Assist Other Agency / Arrest - Officers responded to this location following a brief investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division, which revealed that known fugitive Charles Hice was on the premises. Officers located the suspect vehicle as it attempted to leave the parking lot and conducted a felony traffic stop. The occupants were removed … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 18-26
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 18-26. 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. Saturday, July 18 WALKER, YOLANDA FAYE339 CAROL DR RINGGOLD, 30736Age at Arrest: 44 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION Sunday, July 19 AR-RAHMAAN, … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Blank Defending Champ One Knox
The Chattanooga Red Wolves defeated defending USL League One champions One Knox, 1-0, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium. Still deadlocked in the 74th minute, a strike from Omar Hernandez in the Red Wolves’ final corner kick of the night was sent thundering into Knoxville’s net by a Josh Ramos header. This was the 12th matchup between the teams, each side earning four wins and facing three draws. The Smoky Mountain Smackdown surged into motion for the second time this year, the first in regular … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket July 28
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 28. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Samuel Helton - Retaliation, Criminal Trespass. Dwayne Baker - Rape. Garland Eastman - Domestic Assault. Ashley Elswick - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Hurshell Elswick - Possession Crack, Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering. Elgin Evans - Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault (3), Vandalism, Possession of Firearm Romeo … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 23: B Squad 26-006959- 6500 BLK Slater Road- Miscellaneous - The caller reported that hotel management became upset over wooden pallets left behind her store. She stated the pallets were located on antique mall property, not hotel property. Hotel management advised the pallets make the hotel look bad and expressed frustration that police were not requiring their removal. Night Shift July 23: D Squad NO CASE … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 22: A Squad 26-006921- 1000 Bass Pro Drive- MVC/ Pursuit - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office pursued a light blue Mazda sedan into East Ridge. When HCSO lost sight of the vehicle, it exited at exit 1 at a high rate of speed and crashed into a vehicle on the exit ramp. The vehicle then drove into Camp Jordan and attempted to elude the driver of the crashed car as they were following the suspect. The Mazda … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 21: A Squad 26-006871- 5500 BLK Ringgold Road- Wellbeing Check - Patrol responded to the sidewalk regarding a male lying on the ground. Police found the party asleep. Upon waking up, he advised he was having thoughts of self-harm. The man was transported for a mental health evaluation without incident. 26-006880 – 5300 BLK Greenbriar Road - Warrant Service - East Ridge police executed an arrest warrant on … [Read More...]
CPD Arrests Second Suspect in Manor Road Killing
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a second suspect in connection to a homicide at a Manor Road residence that occurred on July 16. Leah Duncan, 29, was charged with felony murder, especially aggravated robbery, and tampering with evidence. Duncan is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. The information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call … [Read More...]
School Janitor Charged with Sexual Exploitation if a Minor
On Tuesday, detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit arrested Zackary Nelson regarding the manufacture of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). A search warrant was executed at Nelson’s residence, and numerous electronic devices were seized. He was taken into custody at Daisy Elementary School, where he worked as a janitor. Nelson was transported to the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center and is being charged with the following Sexual … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 17: B Squad 26-006759 – 1300 BLK Saint Thomas Street - Aggravated Criminal Trespass/Arrest - Police responded to this residence after the property manager reported a party was inside the residence after he was previously evicted and trespassed. The man exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody. Due to his admittance of pouring bleach on the property after being read Miranda, he was … [Read More...]
Fire Destroys Barn in Catoosa County
Just before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, calls to Catoosa County E-911 reported a barn on Dennis Pierce Road was on fire. Catoosa County Fire Department firefighters from stations 4, 3, 1, and command staff were dispatched and arrived to find a large barn collapsed and fully involved with flames. A truck and tractor were also lost in the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Thanks to Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department for their mutual aid assistance … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Continue Winning Ways with 4-2 Road Win over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves have achieved a decisive domination over Charlotte Independence, with a 4-2 win, Saturday in USL League One action. The fight was on in uptown Charlotte as Chattanooga arrived for their long-awaited rematch with the Jacks. The Wolves took the charge early with several powerful presses, one of which allowed for a long cross by Aaron Lombardi that was barely deflected by an Independence man. The tone was set in the 13th with a goal from Charlotte’s … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 12-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 12-17. 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, July 12 None Monday, July 13 BLACK, JANIS LYNN4109 EAST RIDGE DR CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 61 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION … [Read More...]
CPD Arrests Suspect in Manor Road Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a man in connection to a homicide at a Manor Road residence. On Thursday at 3:32 p.m., CPD officers responded to a call regarding a deceased man in the 3900 block of Manor Road. Upon arrival, police found the 53-year-old victim inside a residence with an injury to the back of his head. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to the scene to conduct the investigation and subsequently identified and arrested the suspect, 37-year-old Nathaniel Colvin. Colvin is … [Read More...]