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Law and Order July 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 14: B Squad 26-006661- 4300 BLK Ringgold- Trespass - Patrol had responded to multiple prior complaints … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 10: A Squad 26-006495 – 5300 BLK Connell Street - Domestic Assault / Warrant Service - Police responded to … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 5-11. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 9: B Squad Officers conducted speed reduction operations on South Moore Road at the request of a concerned … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Death of Woman Found at Lookout Valley Hotel
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating the death of a woman whose remains were found at a Lookout Valley hotel Wednesday evening. At approximately 4:25 p.m., officers responded to the … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket July 14
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July14. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Troy Bodenhamer - Burglary of Auto, Fraudulent Use of Credit Card. Benjamin Burton - Possession Meth, Insurance, Fail to Yield, Registration, Improper Display, Revoked DL. Elgin Evans - Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault (3), Vandalism, Possession Firearm. Samuel Helton - Retaliation, Criminal Trespass. Demetrius Howard - Domestic … [Read More...]
Arrest Made in Hwy 153 Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department has made an arrest in the June 26, 2026 shooting on Highway 153. Jeffrey Brooks (DOB: 02/14/1980) was charged with Attempted First Degree Murder x2, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, Felony Reckless Endangerment, and Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence. He was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 8: B Squad 26-006427 -5400 BLK Dupont Street- Suspicious Person - Police responded to the area after the caller reported hearing a female screaming. Police checked the complex and were unable to locate anyone in distress or any females screaming. 26-006430 – 200 BLK Eads Street- Theft From a Vehicle - The reporting party advised that her vehicle had been unlawfully entered while parked overnight in front of … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating E. Brainerd Road Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in East Brainerd Tuesday evening. At approximately 6:10 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 7700 block of East Brainerd Road . When officers arrived on scene, they found a 19-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to the hospital for treatment. CPD's Crime Scene and Homicide Units responded to process the scene and investigate the incident. The … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 7: A Squad 26-006387 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder - Employees said a male became irate and made verbal threats towards employees after he was questioned why he was recording their overhead security camera monitor. The man left in a white SUV and called the store to speak with police. The man told police he was face timing his wife who was in the hospital. The man stated he did not threaten any … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 2: A Squad 26-006177 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - A man was served with two outstanding warrants while in custody at Hamilton County Jail. The warrants were for Forfeiture Capias (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia) and Forfeiture Capias (Possession of Meth for Resale). 26-006179 - 3600 BLK Ringgold Road - Traffic Stop / Arrest - Police conducted a traffic stop on a green Dodge Charger for a … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Lose Close One on Road
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Chattanooga Red Wolves have fallen to Corpus Christi SC, 2-1, Sunday in USL League One action. Way out in Texas, the stage was set for a rematch between the Sharks and the Wolves. Halfway through the season, with both teams hungry for more points, it was an aggressive bout right off the bat. Corpus Christi went to work early with a clean shot by their Jake Keegan in the 4th, who launched it backward over his head to earn an early lead. From then onward, it was all … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Sunday Morning Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 02:45 a.m. Sunday morning in the 4400 block of Amnicola Hwy. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old male deceased from a gunshot wound. Two additional victims, an 18-year-old male and an 18-year-old female, arrived at local hospitals with gunshot wounds from this location. Police learned a large group of people was present at the time of the shooting. CPD’s Homicide Unit responded to lead the … [Read More...]
Arrest Made in N. Germantown Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 4, 2026, in the 800 block of North Germantown Road. Officers responded to a report of a person being shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 51-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Officers began rendering medical aid before EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The suspect, Curtis Poole (04/04/1984), was arrested in connection … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests June 28-July 4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 28-July 4. 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, June 28 KEMPLIN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN2019 TOMBRAS AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 42 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEIMPLIED … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket July 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 7. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Carlon Bowman - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Demetrius Howard - Domestic Assault/FTA, Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Rudy Lopez Ramirez - Revoked DL for DUI. Kimberly Mitchell - False Reports/Capias, Possession Meth/Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/Capias, Possession Fentanyl/Capias. Darryl Putman - Aggravated Domestic, Aggravated Criminal Trespass, Child … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Blank Westchester SC
The Chattanooga Red Wolves downed Westchester SC, 2-0, Wednesday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The Wolves went to work right off the bat. No more inconsistent defense, just the brutal hammer of business. A handful of shots were made in the first half alone, several courtesy of Omar Hernandez. From a savage cross that went just wide to a diligent corner almost capitalized on with a header, the cracks in Westchester’s confidence spiderwebbed further and further. Though the … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 1: A Squad 26-006129 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road - Traffic Stop / Arrest - Police observed a SUV traveling at a high rate of speed on Spring Creek Road. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was determined to have a Revoked license for DUI. The subject was placed into custody for Driving on Revoked for DUI and was cited for speeding and window tint violation. 26-006124 -1500 BLK Waterhouse St. … [Read More...]
Law and Order July 1
The following information is courtesy of the ERPD. Day Shift June 30: B Squad 26-006110- 400 BLK McBrien Road- Suspicious person - Police responded to the above location regarding a suspicious male who visited the business on the previous night at approximately 2130 hours. The male, described as wearing a tan button-up shirt, black shorts, a green hat, black Vans shoes, blue/black gloves, and openly carrying a handgun, asked a female employee personal questions about her work schedule and … [Read More...]
Mayor Wamp Proposes One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced a proposal for a one-year moratorium on new data centers to gather community input and further study the impacts on rural communities. The proposed moratorium marks the first major initiative of the new Hamilton County Planning Department, which officially begins operations July 1. “Developments like data centers, with the potential to negatively affect our unincorporated communities, are exactly why we established a county planning department,” … [Read More...]