On Monday, September 28, the East Ridge Police Department successfully assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department in the recovery of a missing 13-year-old … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Oct. 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 7: Alpha Team 26-009682 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - Police received a tip that a party was … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 6: Bravo Team No Case # - 1517 Tombras Avenue-Warrant Service - A woman was taken into custody on an … [Read More...]
Kindergartners Get Free Passes to Creative Discovery Museum
The Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, in partnership with Creative Discovery Museum and Hamilton County Schools, is providing every kindergarten student in Hamilton County Schools with a one-time … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 5: Bravo Team 26-009598 – 6400 BLK Ringgold Road - Suspicious Activity - Police encountered a man and woman … [Read More...]
State Lawmakers Pondering Issue of Legalizing Limited Medical Marijuana
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Tennessee lawmakers held hearings to discuss implementing a limited medical marijuana program, but the state’s top law enforcement group remains the most vocal … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Endure Loss on the Road
KNOXVILLE – The Chattanooga Red Wolves were shutout by One Knox SC, 3-0, Wednesday on the road in USL League One action. Despite the rough night, the Wolves remain in prime position for the playoffs. With tonight being their fourth game in twelve days, they’ll be taking a long-deserved rest before they travel to meet Spokane Velocity FC on the Oct. 17. The match is being televised on ESPN+. It was a 10th-minute red card that put the Wolves off to a rough start. Knapp was sent off, and the … [Read More...]
East Ridge Man One of Three Charged in Human Trafficking Joint Operation
Over the weekend, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Unit, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a joint human trafficking investigation in a Hixson hotel, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of narcotics, cash, and a firearm. During the investigation, it was determined that two men were traveling to the hotel with the intention of having sexual relations with individuals they believed were minors. One of the men … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 4: Alpha Team 26-009564 – 400 BLK McBrien Road - Suspicious Activity - Employees advised an older male came into the clinic and requested a test to determine if he had fentanyl in his system. He allegedly advised that he keeps his meth in his refrigerator and suspects someone laced his meth with fentanyl. He had taken two doses of meth earlier in the morning, and that he was currently in possession of … [Read More...]
Gilreath Meet and Greet Scheduled for Thursday
Robert Gilreath, a candidate for East Ridge City Council, is having a meet and greet on Thursday. The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Holy Smoke Cigars at 6729 Ringgold Road. The event features live music and heavy hors d'overs will be served. … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Steamroll Sharks
The Chattanooga Red Wolves earned a shutout victory over Texas-based Corpus Christi FC, 3-0, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One play. It was the final home match of the regular season, and the Wolves put on one of their best performances for it. Ravenous to get back to their winning ways, a healthy first half set the most remarkable tone. Kelly had the first look, taking a run into Corpus Christi’s box that bounced off keeper McCready. It’d been Kelly who’d scored against them … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 2: Alpha Team 26-009518 - 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Vandalism - The complainant stated her Ford Escape was vandalized on 10/1/26. The damage occurred between 1100 - 2000 hours on 10/1/26. She believed that a coworker that damaged her car because she found grease marks on the passenger side of the vehicle, and they had recently been handling grease at the business. She had already contacted her management, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 29-Oct. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 29-Oct. 3. 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. Tuesday, Sept. 29 SISK, HALEY ALEXANDRIA5802 HINDON RD GRAYSVILLE, 37338Age at Arrest: 34 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IIPOSSESSION OF … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Oct. 6
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. James Moore - Possession Schedule II/Resale (2). Possession Schedule I/Resale, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Stolen Firearm, Possession Firearm by Felon, Drug Paraphernalia. Davorius Appleberry - Public Intoxication, Disorderly, Criminal Trespass. Casey Hood - Theft/PTR. Jason Johnson - Theft over $10,000, Theft of Property, … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 1: Bravo Team 26-009459-6700 BLK Ringgold Road-Theft from a Vehicle - The owner reported that he found his handgun and iPad had been stolen from his truck after it was mistakenly left unlocked overnight. The owner will call back when he obtains the serial number for the firearm; no suspect information is available currently. 26-009471- 1600 BLK South Clayton Avenue- Unknown Trouble/ Mental Health - … [Read More...]
Collegedale Police Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
COLLEGEDALE – For many years, the Collegedale Police Department has proudly supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink badges throughout October. This annual tradition is a meaningful way for our officers to show their support for those affected by breast cancer and to recognize the families, survivors, and organizations dedicated to the fight against this disease. “Every year, we wear these pink badges as a reminder that breast cancer has touched the lives of so many people in our … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 30: Bravo Team 26-009437-4300 BLK Spriggs Street-Drug Overdose/Arrest/Search Warrant - Police responded to the listed address for a possible overdose and found the intoxicated male resident inside his bedroom. Drug paraphernalia was in plain view. ERPD had responded to the home several times in the past few days on similar incidents. The man actively resisted officers when they attempted to detain him … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Shut-Out on the Road
The Chattanooga Red Wolves fell 1-0 to Washington rivals Spokane Velocity FC, Wednesday in USL League One action. The Wolves are back in action this Saturday for their final home match of the regular season, this one against the Texas-based Corpus Christi FC. Now standing at 7th on the scoreboard, Chattanooga will continue its push for the top 4. The Red Wolves started off on the right foot, earning two corners in the first fifteen minutes. Spokane keeper Sean Lewis was on point in defending, … [Read More...]
SRO Seizes AR-15 from Tyner Student’s Car
On Wednesday morning, Tyner Middle High Academy school administration searched a student’s vehicle after a parent expressed their concerns about a potential firearm on campus. A loaded AR-15 was found inside the vehicle, and HCSO school resource deputies seized the firearm and took the 17-year-old juvenile suspect into custody. The juvenile was charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Property. This information is preliminary and subject to change. … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 29: Alpha Team 26-009395- 6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person/ Criminal Trespass - The property manager wished to have a party criminally trespassed from the property due to the business no longer being in operation. The party stated he understood the trespass warning, and he would not return, however, he had a verified probation violation warrant (shoplifting) through East Ridge Court. The man … [Read More...]
Chattanooga Goes Head to Head with State AG over Control of Airport Board
This article is from Tennessee Lookout The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office argued Monday that politics shouldn’t be considered in deciding whether the Chattanooga airport authority should be run by a locally-appointed board or a board appointed by state officials under a new law. The state’s attorney and legal counsel for the new state-appointed board also said in a hearing before a three-judge panel that the entity in charge of the Chattanooga airport never really changed when the law took … [Read More...]