The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift October 31: Alpha Team
26-010475 – 3900 BLK Fountain Avenue – Theft Over $1,000/Arrest – Police spoke with a resident who said a man, unknown to him, arrived at his home in a green pickup truck. The man walked to the front porch, observed a camera and retreated to his truck only to return to the residents’ truck parked in the driveway where he removed chainsaw and other power tools from the bed of his truck before departing the scene. The suspect was described as a white male with a beard wearing a hoodie. **During an un-related traffic stop police observed the vehicle was the same from the earlier theft. The stolen tools were recovered in the bed of the truck. The passenger was taken into custody and charged with theft**
26-010476 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Arrest – Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3600 block of Ringgold Road for an Improper Lane Change. During the investigation, the driver was identified as an unlicensed juvenile conducting paid Taxi Services on behalf of his father, with an active fare in progress. The father and uncle were summoned to the scene to take custody of the juvenile and vehicle, but when they arrived, they got into a disorder. The father’s license was suspended, and he was not given custody of the vehicle. After an extended period of waiting for a licensed driver, the vehicle was eventually towed and the juvenile received citations.
26-010494 – 3600 BLK Fountain Ave – Unknown Medical – Police responded to assist with an unknown medical at this location where a female was allegedly lying in the road. Upon arrival, the female began screaming and running from police. She was calmed by others on scene and continued to refuse to speak to police. The female was eventually transported by EMS to a local hospital.
Night Shift October 31: Charlie Team
26-010508 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Public Intoxication – Officers responded to reports of a broken-down auto in the 6600 Block of Ringgold Road. Officers encountered three intoxicated males, who advised that no-one was operating the vehicle and that all three of them rode in the vehicle while no-one drove it. All three parties were taken into custody for Public Intoxication.
Day Shift November 1: Alpha Team
26-010522- 4300 BLK Ringgold Rd – Found Property – Police responded to the parking lot of the gym and recovered a burgundy purse left lying in the parking lot. The abandoned property was placed into property and evidence.
26-010519 – 800 BLK Poindexter Avenue – Warrant Service – Police took a woman into custody on an East Ridge warrant for Petition to Revoke, the original charge of Harassment. She advised, after the arresting officer completed paperwork at East Ridge Police department, that she was sick. In an abundance of caution, she was transported for a medical evaluation. She was medically cleared and was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
26-010525 – 1100 BLK Spring Creek Road – Check Hazard – Officers were dispatched to assist an RV after something had fallen off. Once on scene, officers discovered it was a very full septic tank that had detached, and the RV had not stopped. Due to the biohazard, FD was contacted, and the hazardous waste was removed after being contained.
Night Shift November 1: Charlie Team
26-010528 – 300 BLK Windemere Drive – Suspicious Person – Officers responded to the above address regarding a male peeking into windows. Officers walked around the property but did not locate anyone.
26-010534 – 1500 BLK Rebecca Drive – Disorder / AOA – ERPD responded to a disorder between three parties at the apartment complex. Two parties stated they were having a verbal disagreement with their roommate. The roommate stated that the others had not been contributing and stated one had not been paying rent. While conducting records checks on all three, one was found to have an active warrant through Sessions Court for Driving on Revoked; Suspended; Cancelled and was placed in custody. To prevent further issues, the remaining reporting party left the scene with family and parties were informed on the process for disorder prevention.
26-010538 – 3400 BLK Gail Drive – Harassment – Officers responded to the above address regarding harassment. On scene, the victim stated that her ex-wife called her, and they spoke on the phone for an hour about how terrible she was. The caller also stated that the suspect implied she would shoot her. The caller did not have any proof of any threats. She was informed about how to get an order of protection.
