UPDATE: East Ridge Police identified the victim's in Sunday afternoon's crash on I-75. They are Lane Smith, 23, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and David Huggins, 61, of Dawsonville, Georgia. A Tractor … [Read More...]
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Man Killed in Fall from Parking Garage
The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600 block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 3:43 p.m., … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22. At … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Tuesday, at approximately 4:55 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Delta Housing Unit requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate. Corrections … [Read More...]
Wamp Administration Expands Veterans Services Across Hamilton County
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced a major expansion of Hamilton County’s Veterans Service Office (VSO), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to the men and women who have served … [Read More...]
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CPD Requests Public Assistance with Interstate 24 Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for assistance from the public in relation to the homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 on May 4. As CPD's Homicide Unit continues their investigation, we are asking for anyone that was traveling in the area of Rossville Boulevard and/or Interstate 24 Eastbound on May 4 between the hours of 2:45 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., who may have observed vehicles driving erratically, road rage, or any other suspicious activity, to call the Homicide Tip Line at … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 15. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Ernest Andrews - Criminal Impersonation/PTR. Katie Cain - Possession Cocaine/Resale/PTR, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container. DeJohn Colvin - Felony Evading, Possession Firearm during Felony, Drugs/Resale, Tampering, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Conspiracy, Drug Paraphernalia. Marcus Kennemer - Theft of … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in Swan Road Robbery
Juvenile Charged with Attempted Murder and Carjacking The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday. At 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road. When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported him to a local hospital. The … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 8 25-004883 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue - Disorder/Burglary - Police spoke with the complainant who stated he had seen three males looking through his car, which contained multiple tools and parts. The males left the scene and were seen going to another, nearby complex. The reporting party stated he did not want to press charges since none of his belongings were missing. 25-004871- 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd.- … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 7 25-004832- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Rd.- Disorder Prevention - Police arrived at this residence at the request of a resident who stated she and her boyfriend ended their relationship. She wished for the police to stand by to prevent any disorder from occurring. Police stood by as she gathered his belongings. After the boyfriend left, she invited the officer inside to do a walk-through of the home. Police … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6 25-004795 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road - Fraud - An employee of a construction company called to report fraud. A check was intercepted, and the payee/plus amount was changed. The company needed a report made so they can give it to the bank. Charges pending upon the identification of suspect. 25-004800- 1500 BLK Melody Lane-Noise Complaint - A party called to report his neighbor’s dogs barking excessively at … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 2 25-004649 - 1517 Tombras Avenue - Warrant Services/ Unknown Medical - Officers were informed that a subject at East Ridge City Court had an outstanding warrant for Violation of an Order of Protection. Upon receiving the news of his warrant, he started to have an unknown medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services transported him for further evaluation. Police stood by as he was cleared for incarceration … [Read More...]
Gunshots Ring Out at Parkridge East
No Injuries Reported; Building Struck by Gunfire East Ridge police are investigating a late-afternoon shooting incident at Parkridge East Hospital on Monday. According to a Facebook post by the ERPD, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police received a dispatch call to 941 Spring Creek Road, Park Ridge East Hospital, on reports of shots fired. Officers arrived within minutes and immediately began securing the scene, searching for suspects, and locating any potential victims. It was determined that … [Read More...]
CPD Investigates Homicide on I-24
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 Eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. On Sunday, just before 3 a.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 18100 block of Interstate 24 Eastbound. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries inside a vehicle. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. The victim died at the scene. The preliminary investigation shows … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 6
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Christopher Anderson - Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Cocaine/Resale, Driving in Possession Meth, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, Light Law, Registration, Misuse of Registration, Insurance. Jordan Baker - Felony Evading, Possession Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, Possession Firearm Underage, DUI, Possession … [Read More...]
Sheriff Garrett’s Update Regarding Cyber Ransomware Incident
Sheriff Austin Garrett is providing a final update on the recent cyber-ransomware event that occurred on the morning of April 14, 2025. “As I stated in my last update issued on April 29, all public accessible programs have been restored and as of May 1, 2025, the remaining internal software systems we utilize to connect with local and state law enforcement and government agencies have also been fully restored. In order to bring these systems back online, several internal benchmarks had to be … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Wednesday Evening Shooting on Tacoa Circle
On Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to shots fired in the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle. While on the scene, the officers were informed a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot injury. When the officers arrived at the hospital, they found a 50-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene. The preliminary investigation shows the woman was … [Read More...]
Catholic Wins First Ever ISC Small School Championship
Catholic Baseball swept the best of three games against Grace Academy on Thursday to win its first-ever Independent School Conference Championship in middle school baseball. Catholic, which finished a perfect 6-0 in conference play, blanked Grace, 13-0, in game one, then turned around and clinched the title with an 8-2 win. In game one, Sib Evans and Myles Pruitt scored in the first inning, and Catholic never looked back. Catholic scored five runs on as many hits in the third inning, which … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 1 25-003234 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service - A woman was taken into custody on East Ridge Warrants for 911 Violations. She was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 25-004608- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Child Locked in a Vehicle - A store employee called in saying a female who was inside attempting to cash a check. The witness stated the woman had left her 5-month-old in her vehicle while it wasn’t … [Read More...]
HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week
Hamilton County is known for its many natural amenities, especially the Tennessee River and the many local lakes that make up our beautiful county. With all these amazing waterways right at our doorstep, it is very important to recognize that May has been designated as National Water Safety Month and May 17 – 23 has been designated as National Safe Boating Week. “With summer fast approaching, many of us will head to our local lakes and river to go boating or swimming with family and friends," … [Read More...]