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Law and Order Dec. 10

December 10, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 9 : A Squad 25-012723 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Police conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Sonata displaying an expired tag. The driver stopped at the fuel pump and exited the vehicle. The […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests Dec. 4-9

December 10, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 4-9. 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. Thursday, Dec. 4 One […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Law and Order Dec. 9

December 9, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 5: B Squad 25-012610 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder/Civil Matter – Police responded to the restaurant after a female called 911, gave the location, and became disconnected. Officers found the caller was upset due to her order not being […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Municipal Court Docket Dec. 9

December 6, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 9. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Donna Brown – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Caderius Word – Possession Meth/Resale, Evading, Possession Firearm during Felony, Possession Fentanyl, Possession Oxycodone, Felon in Possession Firearm, Possession […]

Filed Under: Court, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Helton Gets Pre-Trial Diversion in Florida Case

December 5, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Former East Ridge Judge Cris Helton was granted pre-trial diversion, Thursday, by a Florida judge in a case in which he allegedly threatened to kill his wife. According to a court document, Helton was charged with threatening to kill his wife on September 28. The charge was reduced to Disorderly Conduct. He was fined $100 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Dec. 5

December 5, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 3 : A Squad 25-012531 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive – Miscellaneous Complaint – Several residents on Fruitland Drive collaboratively requested police due to an aggressive dog. The residents advised that they contacted Animal Services, but nothing was done, and they […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Sterling Holdings Has Acquired former Budgetel Inn Site

December 4, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Sterling Holdings LLC has acquired the property at 1410 N. Mack Smith Road, the site of the former Budgetel Inn. Sterling Holdings LLC is the entity associated with the Gateway Development, of which the current centerpiece is CHI Memorial Stadium, the home of the USL League One Chattanooga Red Wolves. According to a press release […]

Filed Under: FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

ERPD Arrests Nov. 30-Dec. 3

December 4, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. 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, Nov. 30 […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Dec. 3

December 3, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 2 : B Squad 25-012486- Bennett Rd/Shadowlawn Drive- Animal Call- An anonymous RP requested police check the area for a rooster crowing. No signs were detected at the time of the call, and police requested the caller provide a more accurate […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Dec. 2

December 2, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26: B Squad 25-012333- 5000 BLK Newport Drive – Suspicious – A woman reported she is house-sitting at the above residence for the homeowner and wished to document a suspicious incident. She advised an older maroon Nissan SUV with no registration […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests Nov. 23-29

November 30, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-29. 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, Nov. 23 OVERTON, […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Municipal Court Dockett December 3

November 29, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Jason Brown – 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery. Liza Butler – Carjacking, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault. Jontae Duckett – 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated […]

Filed Under: Court, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order November 26

November 26, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 25 : A Squad 25-012301 – 8900 BLK Lee Highway – Warrant Service – A Bradley County deputy met ERPD to affect transport of a man on an active East Ridge warrant for Theft. Valley was taken into custody and transported […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order November 25

November 25, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21: B Squad 25-012147 500 BLK Sharondale Drive- Residential Fire – Police responded to this residence for a report of a residential fire. Police assisted with traffic control while ERFD put out the blaze. Night Shift November 21: D Squad 25-012177-3700 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests Nov. 18-22

November 23, 2025 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 18-22. 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, Nov. 14 Tuesday, […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

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