A broken water line on Ringgold Road posed a problem to motorists Wednesday morning. According to a worker from Tennessee American Water Company, a two-inch water pipe ruptured in the 4200 block of Ringgold Road sometime before 9 a.m. A geyser from the burst pipe was shooting more than 20 feet in the air as […]
Domestic Incident Leads to “Cut”
A domestic incident resulted in a woman being cut on her arm, early Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, officers responded to 218 Gleason Drive Apt. 39 on a report of a domestic assault. The female victim had a superficial cut to her forearm, the report states. Suspect Jacques Johnson, […]
Early Discounts for Summer Camp
Angela’s Angels and Athletes summer camp discounts are now being offered. According to Angela Meyer, who has run the popular camp based at BCA for many years with her husband Ernie, early sign-up discounts are now available. Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The camps are for rising kindergartners through eighth-grade. The camps run […]
Officers Catch Suspected Burglar After Foot Chase
East Ridge police arrested a man Sunday after being called to a “burglary in progress.” According to a press release from the department, ERPD responded to 5618 B Clemons Road on a report of a residential burglary in progress. The first officer on the scene, found damage to the rear door and observed a man running […]
Walmart Gives Grant to ERPD
The East Ridge Police Department received a grant from Wal-Mart in the amount of $1500.00 and used the money to purchase over 40 trauma kits and tourniquets for police officers. According to a press release from Chief J.R. Reed, the kits include an emergency trauma dressing, a gauze dressing, and a glove kit as well […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 4
_ 3695 Shirl Jo Ln.: Police were dispatched to the address Sunday on an auto burglary. According to an affidavit of complaint, while en route police were advised that the suspect was inside a white convertible rummaging through it. The report states that when an officer arrived the suspect was sitting in the front seat […]
Predictions for our City in 2016
On New Year’s Eve, just before toasting in 2016, I made a startling discovery. I was playing around with the “snow globe” Santa left for me under the tree as Alabama scored what seemed like its tenth touchdown of the night over my cousin Conner Cook’s hapless Michigan State team. The snowflakes aligned in the […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 28-Jan. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3. 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. BURNETTE, KEVIN […]
Municipal Court Docket for Jan. 5
John Ainsworth _ FTA, Revoked DL, Expired Registration, No Insurance. Jerry Dawson _ Theft under $500, Leaving the Scene, Theft over $1,000, Suspended DL, No Insurance. Richard Faires _ Public Intoxication. Stephen Jones II _ FTA, Passing Worthless Checks. Derek Reed _ Petition to Revoke (2), No Insurance, DL Violation. Timothy Smith _ Theft under […]
Regular Sanitation Service on New Year’s Day
The City of East Ridge will provide regular garbage service to its residence on Friday, Jan. 1, officials said. According to Melvin Petty, supervisor of sanitation, people who normally have their trash collected on Friday will have it picked up. Recycling on the north side of Ringgold Road will be collected as usual, despite it […]
UPDATED: Cyclist Struck on Ringgold Road
UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department reported on Friday that the woman driving the car that struck the motorized cyclist gave a false name to authorities. The woman’s true identity is Breanna Wilson. She has been charged with Criminal Impersonation. Authorities also said that the man that was struck on the motorized bicycle has been […]
Carter Identified as Victim in Hit and Run
The victim of the fatal hit and run that occurred in East Ridge Friday has been identified as Darryl Carter, 51, of the Chattanooga area. Police are looking for the driver of a 2013-2015 Nissan Sentra with damage to the front. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the East Ridge Police Department at 423.622.1725, […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 28
Police arrested two men and charged them with drug offenses after affecting a traffic stop on Saturday. According to an affidavit of complaint, an officer stopped a green Honda in the 4000 block of Ringgold Road after he noticed the car had no tag. The driver of the car told police that she had just […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 21-27
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 21-27. 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. JOHNSON, CELESTE DANIELLE 1054 HIBBLER […]
Police Investigating Hit & Run Fatality
The East Ridge Police Department is seeking information on a hit and run pedestrian fatality that occurred on Ringgold Road at Blackhawk Trail on Christmas night. The male pedestrian was apparently crossing Ringgold Road and was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling east bound. Parts of the hit & run vehicle were recovered at the […]
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