The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift March 27: B Squad
26-002750 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft – Police spoke with the manager who stated that an unidentified male had gathered several packages of CBD products from the store and left in a dark colored sedan without paying. Warrants sought pending identification of the suspect.
26-002756- 3200 BLK Castle Avenue- Check Well-Being – An anonymous caller requested police to check on the well-being of the kids at this location. Police were already out multiple times at this location in reference to OCN: 26-002749 and were able to contact one of the kids. Police returned and checked the well-being of the other children with no detection of safety concerns for them at this time. A man and woman advised they are currently sorting through items as a result of undergoing a separation. Police also checked a nearby address where the grandfather lives with two additional kids. All appeared to be safe and secure at this time.
Night Shift March 27: D Squad
26-002764 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – Chattanooga Police transported a woman to Hamilton County Jail on Forfeiture Capias, Alias Capias, and Failure to Appear warrants out of East Ridge. The warrants were served at jail.
26-002763- 1300 BLK Boyd Street- Harassment/ Stalking – Police were called after the victim located an Android ‘air tag’ in the front bumper of her vehicle. The victim suspects that it could be her ex-boyfriend who placed the device.
Day Shift March 28: B Squad
26-002767- 900 BLK South Seminole Drive- Domestic Assault – Police responded to this location for a domestic assault complaint. Upon speaking with both parties, a female subject was taken into custody for domestic assault and transported to Hamilton County Jail. Each received a copy of the Conditions of Release, and copies were submitted to NCIC and the Records division at the PD.
26-002777-6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Domestic Assault/ Arrest – A man assaulted his girlfriend and then attempted to strike her with his vehicle while she was running away on foot. The suspect then fled the scene. Aggravated Assault warrants were sworn out. Officers later located the suspect and served the warrants with the assistance of Chattanooga Police Department.
26-002781- 400 BLK Donaldson Road- Suspicious vehicle – Police conducted a traffic stop on a Saturn Vue operated around Donaldson at Germantown Road. The driver was found to be driving on a revoked license for DUI and narcotics were located inside the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody.
Night Shift March 28: D Squad
26-002792 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Road – Domestic Disorder – A man and a woman were arguing over baby names when one’s mother requested police visit the residence for fear that an assault would occur. Both cooperated with police stating the disorder was verbal only.
26-002805 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A man was taken into custody by a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy during a disorder prevention at a residence on North Hickory Valley Road for an East Ridge warrant for Domestic Assault. The defendant signed a no contact order at Hamilton County Jail and was served with the outstanding warrant.
26-002807 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – AOA – A man approached an officer at this location and requested a courtesy ride to a nearby address. He was found to have an extraditable warrant out of Catoosa County and was instead provided with a ride to the Hamilton County Detention Center.
26-002804-6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic stop/ Arrest – Police stopped a black Hyundai Elantra for making an improper turn. The driver of the vehicle continued to drive at normal speeds after police activated emergency equipment. After going a block, the vehicle finally stopped. Officers observed the driver to be intoxicated and placed her into custody. The female driver was unable to be identified and booked as Jane Doe for DUI, Improper Turn, Left of Center Lane, Failure to Yield, Escape, and Criminal Impersonation.
Day Shift March 29: B Squad
26-002825- 3600 BLK Ringgold Rd- Pedestrian Struck – Police responded to the parking lot where a woman, while operating one of the handicap carts, was struck by a party driving her Ford Fusion. After being checked out by East Ridge Fire and EMS, the pedestrian declined further medical treatment. A crash report will be filed following this incident.
Night Shift March 29: D Squad
26-002833 -3200 BLK Castle Avenue – Shots Fired – Police were called after a homeowner observed a male in the roadway holding and shooting what appeared to be a firearm at a group of people, as people appeared to flee screaming. Officers contacted a juvenile in an unoccupied car, and they stated that this was a “senior assassin” game that was going on using “Orbeez” guns. The other juvenile was in the wood line, and when police arrived in the area, he decided to flee. Officers were able to stop the other juvenile and advised both Juveniles that playing the game late in the night and in public was not a good idea. The juveniles were released from the scene.
23-008694/26-002835 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A woman was served with five outstanding East Ridge warrants while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail.
Day Shift March 30: A Squad
26-002847 – 100 Interstate 75 NB – Back Other Agency – A Catoosa County deputy called for assistance after initiating a traffic stop south of the state line, which then rolled into East Ridge. The driver was stopped by the deputy for an expired registration. Once ERPD was on scene, the deputy excused himself from the traffic stop and left. ERPD spoke with the driver regarding her registration and insurance status and issued citations accordingly.
26-002843 – 1400 BLK Mana Lane- Theft – Officers spoke to a concerned mother after her juvenile daughter called her while she was at work and stated that her juvenile friend had been at their house and stolen a firearm. Officers contacted the juvenile friend at her residence and found no firearm in her possession. The concerned mother was advised to search her home again to ensure the firearm was truly missing when she left work. She agreed but has not called back.
26-002840 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Deceptive Practice – A party called into ERPD to report that he had received a text from what he believed to be a parking enforcement company regarding unpaid tickets. He stated when he clicked the link it took him to a very convincing website that he believed to be legitimate. The party entered his debit card information to pay the “fines” but began to question the legitimacy of the website after it requested an SMS verification but never sent him a code. He stated that he has no money missing from his accounts but will keep an eye on it. He was advised not to enter his debit card information into any links demanding money.
Night Shift March 30: C Squad
26-002862 – 1200 BLK Spring Creek Road – Theft – The caller reported his son’s bicycle was stolen earlier in the day at approximately 0500 hours. He provided Police with a security camera video of the incident. In the video, a male wearing a light color hooded jacket was seen walking up to the home and taking off with the black bicycle. An arrest warrant for Theft of Property is pending the identification of the suspect.
26-002864 – 1800 BLK McBrien Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Police Officers stopped a white van after it repeatedly crossed the center line of the roadway. The driver was identified and found to be under the influence of an intoxicating beverage. He was taken into custody and charged with Driving Under the Influence – 2nd Offense, Driving Without a License, and Open Container Law.
26-002870 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Domestic Disorder – A Police Officer observed a vehicle drive through two red lights, and he initiated a traffic stop. The driver stated she was in a verbal argument with her son and felt that police intervention was needed. She claimed she drove through the two red lights to expedite her movement to the East Ridge Police Department. Police determined that no crime had occurred in East Ridge, other than the traffic violation; however, a large amount of vandalism was documented at her residence in Chattanooga. Chattanooga Police Officers responded to take the vandalism report and the case was transferred to them.
26-002871 – 6400 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Unlawful Possession of an Inhalant – Police Officers conducted a traffic stop with a silver SUV after observing it traveling on the wrong side of the road. The driver was identified and appeared to be lethargic with slow speech. Police then observed a nitrous oxide bottle in the vehicle, and a probable cause search revealed eight additional bottles of different sizes. He made complaints about several medical issues, and he was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. ERPD is seeking arrest warrants for Driving Under the Influence and Possession on an Inhalant for Unlawful Purposes.
