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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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 5 : B Squad 26-001126- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/ Arrest - Following a traffic stop yielding 1.4 ounces of methamphetamine and 8.2 grams of fentanyl, a man was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute, and Criminal Impersonation. His female companion was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 4 : B Squad 26-001091 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane– Domestic Disorder - Police responded to the above address for a domestic disorder. On scene police spoke with the parties. A female was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault. 26-001094- 1300 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Theft - Police spoke with the caller about what he classified as an antique John Deere Tractor that … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 3 : A Squad 26-001047 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Disorder/Arrest - Officers responded to this location after the caller reported that her neighbor was on her porch with a gun in his mouth. It was determined that her neighbor was upset about contact with Officers earlier in the morning and came to her residence. The neighbor made a threatening hand gesture to her and began to yell at her through her … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 30 : B Squad 26-000931 – San Hsi / Oakdale Avenue – Traffic Stop/ Warrant Service - Following a traffic stop, police took a man into custody on East Ridge warrants for possession of fentanyl, tampering with evidence, simple possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail. 26-000935-4100 BLK Ringgold Road-Disorder/Arrests - Following a verbal disorder at the … [Read More...]