The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.

Day Shift November 13: Alpha Team

26-010935 – 4200 BLK Bennett Rd – Disorder with a Weapon / Arrest – Officers were dispatched on a call about a male chasing a female with a knife. While in route, officers were informed someone had started a fire in the house as well. Once on scene, the house was evacuated because the male suspect was still inside, and the house was filling with smoke from the fire. Officers made entry and contacted the suspect, who was given commands but did not obey and approached officers. He was hit with a TASER and taken into custody. Officers then put out the fire in the bathroom. The suspect is being charged with Domestic Assault (simple) x3, Domestic Assault (aggravated), Simple Possession, and Resisting Arrest. The arson is currently under investigation by ERFD. Arson charges are pending their findings.

26-010939- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Activity – An anonymous person stated there was someone with a gun standing at the creek. Police located four juveniles with a black Glock style pellet gun. The juveniles were turned over to a guardian who responded to the scene.

Night Shift November 13: Charlie Team

26-010949 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious/Drug Offense – Police were informed by staff of a male loitering that they suspected may be shoplifting or preparing to do so. Police contacted the male parked at a gas pump. An officer observed suspected marijuana in plain view in the vehicle. Police conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and seized a small amount of suspected marijuana. The suspected marijuana was submitted to property and evidence for destruction.

26-010945 – 1400 BLK Mack Smith Road – Shoplifting – Police responded to a suspicious activity that turned into a shoplifting incident at the store. Employee’s stated that a male and female walked in around closing time and began acting suspicious when looking at items. One of the employee’s observed one of the suspects walk out wearing a pair of store shoes and believe the female may have placed more items in a backpack. The couple was last seen walking north but were not located.

Day Shift November 14: Alpha Team

26-010961 – 5500 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft – The caller reported that an unknown subject stole his HVAC unit during the night. No camera footage was obtained, and the victim wished to prosecute pending identification of the suspect.

26-010971 – 600 BLK Camp Jordan – Theft – Officers were contacted by a man who wanted to make a theft report after money went missing from his room. CID has been notified, and the case is still active.

Night Shift November 14: Charlie Team

26-010991 – 500 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Intoxicated Person/Pursuit – Police were dispatched in reference to three intoxicated subjects attempting to leave the establishment in a vehicle. Management advised that they had attempted to prevent the subjects from driving due to their apparent level of intoxication. Management described the vehicle as a dark-colored, four-door Toyota Tundra traveling southbound on Camp Jordan Parkway after exiting the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Officers subsequently observed the Tundra run a red traffic signal at Camp Jordan Parkway traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle continued driving at approximately 79 Miles Per Hour and ran another light. Officers pursued the vehicle to Highway 41 and Wooten Road where the pursuit was terminated. Upon positively identifying the driver, warrants will be sought for Felony Evading and Reckless Driving.

26-010995 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Public Intoxication/Arrest – Officers observed two males, stumbling and apparently intoxicated, exit a late-night eatery. Officers stopped the two males and advised them to call a ride. The males advised they would stay in the restaurant and wait for a ride after officers advised them, they would be watching from across the street to ensure they did not drive. Approximately ten minutes later, both males were observed entering their vehicle and attempting to drive away right in front of two marked patrol units. The driver was taken into custody for DUI – 3RD Offense and Driving on Revoked for DUI. The passenger was taken into custody for Public Intoxication.