One man was shot Monday evening in his Ellis Avenue apartment in what appears to have been a home invasion. According to the East Ridge Police Department, officers were called to 3101 Ellis Ave. at 10:30 p.m. Two black males had forced their way into an apartment and demanded the victims “give it up,” Capt. […]
Suspect in Custody for Dollar General Robbery
A woman was taken into custody by Chattanooga Police officers and is considered a suspect in the robbery of the Dollar General Stores on Sunday. According to East Ridge Police Department officials, officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at 3920 Ringgold Road at about 8:30 p.m. The victim of the robbery told police that […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 31 – Nov. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 31-Nov.6. 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. BRANTLEY, JAMALL DEONTE 156 GLENWOOD […]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 7
Due to the General Election being held on Tuesday, East Ridge City Court will be held on Monday, Nov. 7. The following people are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 7. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Cordarius Bailey _ Simple Possession. Randy Boles _ […]
Pioneers Advance in TSSAA Playoffs
East Ridge downed DeKalb County, 23-18, Friday night in the first round of the TSSAA Football Playoffs. The Pioneers will now travel to Red Bank, who defeated Upperman in the first round. East Ridge News Online will update with more information when it becomes available.
Police Help Man Threatening Suicide
On Thursday afternoon East Ridge police helped resolve a situation in which an emotionally distressed man was threatening to harm himself. According to a press release from the department, officers responded to the scene at 730 Germantown Circle. The man was alone, armed with a handgun, and refusing to exit his apartment. East Ridge PD Patrol […]
10 Simple Home Fire Safety Tips
East Ridge Fire and Rescue, along with the International Association of Fire Chiefs has put out some helpful information about home safety. As everyone prepares to “fall back” as daylight savings time changes to standard time, authorities want you to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Here are 10 things […]
UPDATED: BCA Crossing Guard Injured
UPDATE: BCA officials said they have received good news about crossing guard Shirley Huff on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Huff has no broken bones and is in good spirits surrounded by family and friends. There is no news when Mrs. Huff may return to her post as crossing guard in front of BCA. […]
Gas Leak Causes Minor Traffic Issues on S. Moore
Motorists in the 700 block of South Moore Road were briefly inconvenienced Wednesday afternoon after a construction crew working at a house struck a natural gas line. Officials said the incident at 709 Moore was reported at 3:19 p.m. Firefighters immediately responded to the scene to assess the potential threat, said Chief Mike Williams. “We […]
Boles Arrested While Out on Bond
East Ridge police arrested a man who was out on bond for Aggravated Domestic Assault after they were called to his address Tuesday morning on an “unknown trouble” complaint. According to a police report, Randy Boles, 50, of 915 South Seminole Dr., was charged with Domestic Assault and Possession of Marijuana. He was jailed under […]
One Person Injured in Duplex Fire
Fire damaged a duplex on Gleason Drive and sent one resident to the hospital, early Tuesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the call at 3343 Gleason Drive at 7:49. When they arrived there was light smoke coming from the left side of the duplex. All the occupants of […]
City Holds First-Ever Tent Lottery
All the candidates for City Council gathered at City Hall at high noon on Tuesday for a lottery that would determine where they may place campaign tents on Election Day on the lawn of City Hall. And the candidate who got first pick of the 12 designated spots was former City Councilman Jim Bethune. Bethune, […]
Speaking Truth to Power
“Speaking truth to power.” It’s a phrase that originated in the 1950s from a Quaker pamphlet promoting pacifism in the belief that love can overcome hatred. It has come to mean “speaking out to those in authority” and is now used in politics and human rights activism. At last Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting, […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 24-30. 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. HALL, DEBRA LYNN 915 […]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 5 p.m. Thomas Cross _ Theft of Services/Failure to Appear. Thomas Ervin _ Theft under $500/Alias Capias. Berduo Maudilio _ DUI, No Drivers License. Melinda Cox _ Harassment, False […]
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