Mother and Daughter to be Inducted in Same Class East Ridge High School will recognize 10 new inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame this Friday. The 2024 class will be the ninth inducted … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Sept. 24-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 24-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Hurricane Helene Disrupts Blood Supply: Donors Needed Now
Blood Assurance is in immediate need of blood and platelet donors after the devastating landfall of Hurricane Helene and its impact on the Chattanooga area. The storm has caused widespread … [Read More...]
HCSO Detective Easterly Gets First Responder Award
On Saturday, the Knights of Columbus - Chapter 14079, hosted an awards ceremony and breakfast for local first responders in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. This year’s ceremony honored Hamilton County … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Oct. 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 1. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 4 p.m. Rebecca Baker - Possession Controlled … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 26 24-012386 – 1000 BLK Hibbler Circle – Vehicle Fire - Police assisted fire personnel with a vehicle … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for Sept. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 25 24-012308 – 3700 BLK Anderson Avenue – Burglary / Narcotics Arrest - The resident stated she went to her vehicle this morning and much to her horror, she found her vehicle had been ransacked and a person she did not know asleep in the passenger seat. The man was awakened, removed from the vehicle and immediately handcuffed. She stated she is unsure if any items were taken, and an inventory is … [Read More...]
HCSO Personnel Investigate Four Separate School Threats on Wednesday
Two Students Arrested On Wednesday, at approximately 3:30 pm, the School Resource Deputy at the Center for Creative Arts was advised of a possible school threat. The SRD immediately began an investigation which determined the suspect, a 14-year-old male, made a statement about "Blowing up the school" and referenced an internet search of the same nature. The student was arrested and charged with Threat of Mass Violence. On the same day, around 4:00 pm the School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 24 24-012266 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Person - A caller reported a male acting strange in the area between Camp Jordan ER and the hotel. Police located him on the patio of the hotel. A field interview was conducted. 24-012267 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – SIA - Officers contacted a woman at the hotel. She was found to have an active warrant out of East Ridge for Alias Capias (Driving on … [Read More...]
Fall Festival Is On, Rain or Shine
The City of East Ridge will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28 from 10 am until 5 pm. Promising to be bigger - and the best yet - Camp Jordan Amphitheater will be filled with live music, 175 unique arts and crafts vendors, a variety of delicious food trucks, multiple children’s activities in the Kid’s Zone, family yard games, a large petting zoo, and so much more. With the looming threat of Hurricane Helene headed toward the Gulf Coast, festival organizers said they are … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 20 24-012064 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- DUI - An employee stated she observed a gray sedan driving erratically and in the wrong lane several times and at a high rate of speed. The driver was described as a shirtless male, with long hair, tattoos and shouting nonsensical words. The vehicle turned south onto Springvale Road. While checking the area police observed a vehicle stopped in the roadway. The … [Read More...]
HCSO Deputies Make Arrest after High-Speed Pursuit of Motorcycle
On Monday, at approximately 4:40 pm, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a dark blue motorcycle traveling in the 740 block of Highway 27 northbound at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle was swerving in and out of traffic endangering other motorists and was displaying an unreadable license plate.The deputy attempted a traffic stop, however, the driver of the motorcycle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. Additional deputies joined in as the pursuit continued.Despite numerous … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Accidental Shooting at Chester Frost Park
On Saturday, September 21, at approximately 11:50 am, Hamilton County Park Rangers and emergency medical personnel responded to Chester Frost Park located at 2277 Gold Point Circle North for a reported traumatic injury at Campsite #26. The caller advised a 5-year-old child had been alone in the family car and was bleeding from his leg above the kneecap. When EMS and Park Rangers arrived on scene, it was later determined the child was inside the family car when he apparently began playing with a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 20-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 20-23. 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. Friday, September 20 JONES, JAMES ARTHUR153 DEMPSEY CIRCLE SW CLEVELAND, 37311Age at Arrest: 41 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeSIMPLE POSSESSION MCREYNOLDS, IVORY LYNETTE4311 14TH … [Read More...]
Two Arrested after HCSO Pursuit
Early Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a traffic stop on Sequoyah Road near Dayton Pike in Soddy Daisy. As the Deputy approached the vehicle, it took off and a pursuit ensued. However, the pursuit was later terminated due to the extreme speeds and the loss of visual contact. A short time later, Hamilton County 911 received a call reporting a suspicious vehicle pulling into a driveway in the 1800 block of Sequoyah Access Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered … [Read More...]
Grand Opening of Animal Shelter Set
Construction of the new animal shelter in East Ridge is now complete and city officials are inviting the public to join them for the celebration of the grand opening. On Thursday, September 26, the City will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter located at 5302 Stone Street. The event is scheduled to begin at 10am with light refreshments being served. “We are so excited for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of our new Animal Shelter,” said East Ridge … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, September 23. Court is held at City Hall. Rebecca Baker - Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Christopher Breedlove - Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia. Amanda Coffey - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Oxycodone/Resale, Possession Gabapentin/Resale, Possession Xanax/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Sherry Cuzzort - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 19 No items were transmitted by the shift due to a systems outage. Night Shift September 19 24-012037 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Vandalism - Police responded to reports that a juvenile lost his temper and behaved violently by punching a hole in the wall. Police spoke to the juvenile and advised him of the consequences of unruly and delinquent behavior. 24-012038 – 4000 BLK Belvoir Pines Dr – Alarm - … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 16-19
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 16-19. 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. Monday, September 16 BAKER, REBECCA LYNN251 BEAR PEN ROAD WHITWELL, 37397Age at Arrest: 44 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePETITION TO REVOKE (POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED … [Read More...]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction Phase 2: Nightly Lane closures will occur on this project, 9 PM to 6 AM, on I-75 North and South between Exit 1 (East Ridge) and Exit 3A (East Brainerd Road/ SR-320) and on I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road, MM182 to MM185, for various construction activities. Uniformed police officers will be present in these work zones to assist with traffic management and to enforce traffic laws. (Note: The contractor is … [Read More...]
September 19 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 18 24-011960 – 5400 BLK Sunny Dell Lane – Shots Fired - The caller reported hearing shots fired during the night starting at 3 AM. Police talked with residents in the area who did not hear anything. Night Shift September 18 24-011989 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder, Trespass - Police responded to a disorder after a disagreement between staff and a customer. A woman was trespassed from the business … [Read More...]