Construction Set to Begin on Monday Beginning on Monday, March 11, Talley Construction will begin resurfacing the 1400 block of McBrien Road from Ringgold Road to South Terrace.Construction is planned … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs March 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 14 24-003200 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Barricaded Suspect – Officers responded to what was initially check … [Read More...]
Trio Snagged on Drugs, Weapons Charges
Three Chattanooga men are facing drug and weapons charges after police were tipped that the trio were smoking marijuana in their car. According to the East Ridge Police Department, on Tuesday, Officer … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 12 24-003086- 6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Disorder- The caller advised he was having an issue with an angry … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 8 24-002908 - 1000 BLK South Seminole Drive - Traffic Stop/Arrest- ERPD observed a vehicle travelling at a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 9-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 9-11. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Catholic Downs Oakwood in Middle School Baseball
Catholic scored eight runs in the second inning which was more than enough to get past Oakwood, 14-4, Thursday, in middle school baseball. A couple of errors by Oakwood helped Catholic in the big inning. Ethan Land got the win for Catholic. The starter didn't give up a hit, but allowed three runs - two unearned - over two innings. He struck out four and walked five batters. Cooper Grant threw a scoreless inning in relief, allowing a single hit and fanning three. Myles Pruitt led Catholic with … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 13 24-003130 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – Police responded after receiving a call from the employees advising a female was asleep in the lobby. Police contacted the woman who was asked to leave the property. Police provided a courtesy ride for the party to a location in Chattanooga at her request. 24-003131 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Miscellaneous – Police responded after a concerned … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 6-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 6-8. 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. Wednesday, March 6 LANKFORD, KRISTINA ANN1149 CHIPPEWAH DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 24 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeTHEFT OF PROPERTY (SHOPLIFTING)CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY MCALLISTER, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for March 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Dominick Cotton - Theft/Petition to Revoke, Criminal Impersonation. Tyaira Flanigan - Driving on Revoked. Michael Fossett - Escape, Evading, Assault on Police, Resisting, Possession Meth/PTR, Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Firearm during Felony (2), Motor Vehicle Theft, Alteration VIN, Possession Weapon by Felon (2), Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of … [Read More...]
East Ridge to Host National Women’s History Month Celebration
The City of East Ridge is inviting the community to their 2nd annual National Women’s History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 9. Women’s History Month is a celebration of the often-overlooked women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. The Celebration event will be held from 12 pm until 4 pm at the East Ridge Community Center located at 1515 Tombras Avenue. Admission is free and everyone is … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 7 24-002511- 7600 BLK Standifer Gap Road- Warrant Service- Police served outstanding arrest warrants on Edward Dewayne Duckett at the Hamilton County Jail for two counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, evading, and theft over $10,000. 24-002868- 3900 BLK Bennett Road- Disorder- The caller advised he was arguing with his live-in girlfriend. The girlfriend was gone upon arrival. Officers … [Read More...]
Catholic Wins Home Opener in Middle School Baseball
Jake Thomas homered twice and drove in five runs, as Catholic downed Grace Academy, 14-2, in its home opener Thursday in middle school baseball. Catholic scored eight runs in the third inning to put the game out of reach. Thomas' three-run homer to centerfield was the big knock. Nicholas Pendergrass had an RBI single, Cooper Grant had a two-run single, and Myles Pruitt knocked in a couple more on a double in the big inning. All told, Catholic had amassed 10 hits. Pruitt went a perfect 3-for-3. … [Read More...]
Howard High Student Arrested for Carrying Weapon on School Property
A Howard High School student has been arrested on campus after authorities found a weapon on them. According to a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office press release, on Thursday, at approximately 1:20 pm, school officials and the School Resource Officer at Howard High School were notified of a verbal altercation on campus involving an armed party. The involved students were removed from class and during the course of the investigation, were searched. A loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol was … [Read More...]
Police Apprehend, Charge Man in Relation to February 27 Incident
East Ridge police have charged a man with several felonies associated with an incident in late February. According to a press release, on Thursday, ERPD officers along with law enforcement partners located and arrested Edward Dewayne Duckett, 24, of an Arcadia Avenue address in Chattanooga, on felony warrants stemming from a February 27 incident in which Duckett chose to ram a police vehicle. On that date ERPD received a stolen vehicle hit on the LPR (License Plate Reader) located at Camp … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 6 24-002820- 1300 BLK Coleman Circle- Domestic Assault- Police spoke with the caller who stated she and her son were in a verbal disagreement. She stated he had lost his temper, shoved her against the refrigerator door and hit her on the top of the head. Police noted scratch marks with dried blood on both of her forearms. Police also spoke with the suspect who stated he did in fact initiate the fight and … [Read More...]
Section of Poplar Springs Road to Close for Stormwater Repairs
RINGGOLD - The Catoosa Department of Transportation announces the closure of Poplar Springs Road, from Alabama Highway to Holcomb Road, beginning Friday, March 15 and continuing into the middle of August so that critical repairs for stormwater drainage can be completed. CTI Engineers have designed large box culverts to be installed to remedy the flash flooding that forces the closure of Poplar Springs Road. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour route that includes Alabama Highway … [Read More...]
Fire Damages Pool Storage Area of Motel
A Wednesday evening fire damaged a pool storage area at a local motel. According to a press release, East Ridge firefighters were dispatched to the Quality Inn Motel at 6700 Ringgold Road at 8:40 p.m. The alarm company advised that the smoke detectors were showing smoke in the pool storage/electrical room. East Ridge Police arrived on scene advising heavy smoke and fire was coming from the storage room area. East Ridge Fire arrived and requested all off duty personnel to respond and a second … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 5 24-002779 – 4500 BLK Bennett Road – Disorder – Police responded to a disorder between a contract street maintenance crew and a homeowner. The disorder was verbal in nature only. 24-002790 – 3400 BLK Shadowlawn Drive – Assist EMS – Officers were dispatched on report of an unconscious male in the backyard of this address. While enroute the call was upgraded to CPR in progress. The party had been cutting a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 3-5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 3-5. 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, March 3 AARON, STEVEN MICHEAL644 WEST 14TH STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 25 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePOSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA DELUNA, SELENA MAIRE593 EVERGREEN … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 1 24-002634- 6100 BLK Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person- The caller advised a male was walking in traffic. Officers observed the man but he was not walking in traffic. Night Shift March 124-002649 – 1600 BLK Key West Ave – Animal Call – The caller advised police that there were two dogs that had been left unattended in a parked car. When officers spoke to the owner, they stated that the animals were only … [Read More...]