According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 31-Sept.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. DAVIS, KENNETH LAVELL 404 […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 3
_ 4011 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Kangaroo Gas Station last Thursday on an assault call. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the address at 10:14 on “unknown trouble.” While en route, police were advised that a black male had run into the business saying that people were trying to […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 1
The following people appear on the East Ridge Municipal Court docket for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Andrew Begg _ Burglary, Theft over $500. Buddy Frazier _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. Patrick Gibbens _ Vandalism. Johnny Gilreath _ Drug Paraphernalia, Evading Arrest. Roy Henderson _ FTA, Petition to Revoke. Jimmy Songer _ FTA, Attempted Criminal Simulation. Anthony Visher […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 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. SLATTON, SABRINA PAULETTE 1226 JUDYS […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 27
_ 6947 Tiffany Ln.: Police were called to the address, Tuesday, on a reported theft. According to a police report, the resident told officers that he went out of town for several days and left the house in the care of his roommate. When he returned the man discovered that a Cannon EX camera with […]
Police Need Help in Solving Car Burglaries
The East Ridge Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Multiple vehicles in the Coleman Circle, John Ross Rd. and Laredo Ave. area were broken into and items taken. Some of the vehicles had windows smashed, while others were left unlocked, officials said. The […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 26
_ 639 Camp Jordan Parkway: Police were called to the America’s Best Value Inn early Sunday morning on a robbery from person call. According to a police report, officers spoke with the victim who said he was at the motel when he saw to men walking around. According to the victim he asked them “if […]
UPDATED: ERPD Getting In-Car Computers
ERPD Chief J.R. Reed _ I was recently notified by the United States Attorney Eastern District of Tennessee, Mr. William Killian, that the Office of Justice Programs has awarded the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the City of East Ridge Police Department in the amount of $10,500 to purchase computer […]
City Court Docket for Aug. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 25. James Blevins _ Suspended DL, Theft under $500, Theft over $1,000. Richard Carthorn _ Aggravated Assault, Theft under $500. Howard Cheaves _ FTA, Passing Worthless Checks. Nathan Glenn _ Petition to Revoke. Wesley Norwood _ Domestic Assault. David Pursley […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 24
_ Police have charged a Chickamauga, Ga. woman with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell it. According to an affidavit of complaint, police were patrolling on Aug. 22 and saw a Honda Accord run a stop sign at the intersection of Gleason Drive and Donaldson Road. When officers stopped the car on Darryl Lane […]
ERPD Investigating Shot Being Fired on John Ross
East Ridge officers responded to the 1200 block of John Ross Road Sunday evening on a person being shot, officials said. Capt. Tim Mullinax said dispatchers radioed officers that a person had been shot at an address near John Ross and Coleman at about 7 p.m. Capt. Mullinax said that when officers arrived they spoke […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 17-23. 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. JONES, TIFFANY DAWN 4285 […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 18
_ 3414 Bennett Rd.: Police were called to the address last week on an attempted burglary call. According to a police report, the homeowner told officers that she heard her wind chime on her screen door and got up to check her front door at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night. She told officers that […]
City Court Docket for Aug. 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Aug. 18. Andrew Beggs _ Burglary, Theft under $500. Michael Cantrell _ FTA (2), Petition to Revoke, Show Cause. Jason Gibson _ FTA, Felony Evading, Revoked DL, Misuse of Registration, No Insurance. Dedric Hayes _ Felony Evading, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Revoked DL. […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 17
_ East Ridge police arrested a woman on drug charges after officers were called to Superior Creek Lodge. According to an Affidavit of Complaint, officers went to 1410 N. Mack Smith Rd,, Thursday, on a reported assault. After the people involved in the fight were separated, officers spoke with a witness who identified Danielle Peters, […]