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Police Briefs for Jan. 26

January 26, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 4011 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the address Wednesday morning to investigate a suspicious person. According to a police report, the caller told dispatch that occupants inside a white car parked at the Kangaroo Express had allegedly been involved in narcotic activity. When officers arrived they discovered a 2004 Hyundai and determined the […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Diamond Tower at New Location on Mack Smith Road

January 25, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Diamond Tower, the full-service jewelry store that has been serving East Ridge for 13 years, recently moved to a new location on the eastern end of Ringgold Road. Byron Brooks, the proprietor of Diamond Tower, said that he moved his shop to 1465 Mack Smith Road, across the street from Cracker Barrel, to make shopping […]

Filed Under: Business, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Police Briefs for Jan. 24

January 24, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 1523 Keeble St.: Police responded to Hide-A-Way Storage, Sunday night just before 11 p.m., on a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. According to a police report, a person called to report that a white VW Passat or Jetta with tinted windows was sitting in front of the office at the storage facility for about […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS

Planning Commission Approves Giving Small Parcel to Developers

January 24, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday evening and voted to give a small parcel of property the city owns to the entity that is developing the Jordan Crossing complex. The one-third acre parcel is on the north side of the road that currently brings motorist into Camp Jordan Parkway from Ringgold Road. The city […]

Filed Under: Business, FEATURED POSTS, News

Police Briefs for Jan. 23

January 23, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 1512 Karwill Lane: Police were dispatched to the address Sunday night in regard to a disorder. According to a police report, they spoke with a woman who said that her father – Michael Cantrell – had assaulted her. The victim told police that she had picked up her father earlier in the day and […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Police Searching for Home Invasion Suspects

January 23, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge Police are searching for a couple who are suspects in a Sunday morning home invasion. According to an ERPD press release, officers responded to 3110 Moseley Circle on a report of a home invasion at 10:00 a.m. Sunday.  A white male and white female knocked on the door, and then forced their way […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests Jan. 16-22

January 22, 2017 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 Jan. 16-22. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MCCRARY, MARY ELIZABETH 3111 MOSELEY […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, FEATURED POSTS

Police Investigating Possible Drive-by Shooting

January 21, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting early Saturday afternoon. According to Assistant Chief Stan Allen, officers responded to a call of “shots fired” at the corner of McBrien Road and Connell Street at about 1:30 p.m. Allen said investigators have no suspect information. However, police were provided with a possible description of […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Municipal Court Docket for Jan. 24

January 21, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Tyler Abercrombie _ Domestic Assault/PTR. Jesse Blackburn _ Aggravated Burglary. Travis Faul _ Domestic Assault. Shantez Ferguson _ Rape. John Gray _ DUI. Daniel […]

Filed Under: Court, FEATURED POSTS

Gravitt, Gardenhire Receive Input from Citizens

January 20, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Two members of the Hamilton County delegation to the General Assembly _ Rep. Marc Gravitt and Sen. Todd Gardenhire _ held a forum at the community center on Thursday evening. The hour-long forum was an attempt to “hear what’s on your mind and learn what you are concerned about,” Sen. Gardenhire said.  The sparsely-attended event […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, News, Politics, SLIDER

Group Home Resident Charged with Rape

January 20, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

On Thursday, a call to police to investigate a disorder at a group home for mentally challenged adults has led to the arrest of a resident on rape charges. Shantez Ferguson, 22, of 1612 Truman Avenue, a resident of the home, was charged with Rape. He was jailed on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER

‘Heart Attack Shack’ Open for Business

January 19, 2017 By Dick Cook 1 Comment

A new business with a catchy name opened its doors for patrons on Thursday. The Heart Attack Shack, a restaurant specializing in burgers, wings, nachos and fries, had its soft opening today and is planning on a big grand opening sometime later in the month. Brian Tipps, a Nashville businessman, is the owner of the […]

Filed Under: Business, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

ERPD Asking for Help

January 19, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying two men who have repeatedly shoplifted from a local grocery store. Officials said the men pictured in these still photo from a surveillance camera have brazenly entered the Walmart Neighborhood Market on several occasions and shoplifted large amounts of beer.  Anyone with information as […]

Filed Under: Community, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER

Police Briefs for Jan. 18

January 18, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department is investigating the Friday armed robbery of a Ringgold Road convenience store. According to a police report, officers responded to J.J.’s Food Mart at 6116 Ringgold Road on Saturday on a reported delayed armed robbery. A clerk at the store told officers that he was robbed at gunpoint on the […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS

Possible Lead on Mail Thief

January 18, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A resident who lives near South Terrace reported to the police that mail was stolen from his mailbox early Tuesday morning. Now, with the help of the victim, law enforcement have at least an idea of how this thief is getting around. The victim of the theft captured photos of what appears to be a […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

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