The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 12: A Squad 26-007701 – 800 BLK Belvoir Hills Drive – Wires Down – Police responded to Fountain and Belvoir Hills where a wire was observed crossing the roadway. EPB was notified, and ERFD coiled the loose wire near the utility pole […]
Law and Order Aug. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 11: B Squad 26-007656-5302 Stone Street-Animal Call – East Ridge Animal Services requested police response to the animal shelter regarding a dog being abandoned at the dog park on 8-8-2026. Further investigation is needed before criminal charges can be pursued, report […]
Chattanooga Police Department Retires K9s Burt and Duke
After years of service protecting the Chattanooga community, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is honoring the retirement of two members of its K9 Unit: K9 Burt, a decorated patrol and narcotics detection dog, and K9 Duke, who ultimately found his true calling outside of police work. K9 Burt, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, retired after 10 […]
Law and Order August 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 7: A Squad 26-007507- 3400 BLK Lisa Drive – Warrant Service – Police were notified that a fugitive was on scene at the apartments. The man had active warrants for Theft and Forgery. He was taken into custody and transported without […]
ERPD Arrests August 2-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 2-8. 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. Sunday, Aug. 2 None […]
Municipal Court Docket Aug. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Dwayne Baker – Rape. Darren Chestnutt – Simple Assault/PTR, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Schedule I, Simple Possession, Drug Paraphernalia. Elgin Evans – Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated […]
Law and Order August 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 6: B Squad 26-007476 – 1500 BLK Mack Smith Road – Assist EMS – Police responded to this residence after the resident reported “Granny” had fallen and was unconscious. On arrival, police found the patient breathing but unresponsive and assisted in […]
Wichman Takes Chauncey’s Seat on County Commission
East Ridge will be represented by two new faces in Hamilton County government for the next four years; Katie Perkins and Joshua Wichman, both Democrats. Wichman, a newcomer to East Ridge and to politics, took down incumbent Mike Chauncey for the District 8 seat on the Hamilton County Commission. Wichman tallied 2,526 votes (55 percent) […]
Law and Order August 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 5: B Squad 26-007434 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Domestic Assault – A man was arrested after his girlfriend’s brother reported he tackled him and attempted a rear naked choke like maneuver following an argument over the suspect’s treatment of […]
Law and Order August 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 4: A Squad 26-007407 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Narcotics Violation – A passerby alerted police to a possible unconscious driver in a parking lot. Upon arrival police observed the black Honda Civic stopped perpendicular to the parking stalls, a […]
Law and Order August 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. NOTE: It was a busy weekend in East Ridge. Multiple auto thefts were reported, and several cases were closed with arrests. !00% of these thefts involved keys being left inside the vehicle! Please remove your keys and lock your doors! Day Shift July 31: […]
ERPD Arrests July 27-August 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 27-August 1. 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. Monday, July 27 […]
Municipal Court Docket August 4
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 4. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Loren Coppinger – Theft/Automobile. Kristen Crabtree – Drug Paraphernalia. Joshua Denton – Possession Meth, Possession Fentanyl. Laith Dobbs – Criminal Exposure to HIV. Bahja Fox […]
Law and Order July 31
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 30: A Squad 26-007196- 4000 BLK Dellway Circle- Deceptive Practice – The reporting party stated an unknown person sent her a text message last night from 770-610-1521 about a person named “Haley” being incarcerated at the Bartow County Jail in Georgia. […]
Law and Order July 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 29: A Squad 26-007171- 4200 BLK Spriggs Street- Mental Health – Officers were dispatched to the above address after a party called in to express safety concerns for the resident. On scene, Officers contacted the party who initially stated she did […]