According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 26-29. 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. Thursday, June 26 POLK, […]
Medical Call Leads to Major Drug Bust
Almost Half-A-Million Dollars in Drugs Recovered On Friday, Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Patrol responded to a CPR-in progress call at the 8000 block of Ellie Plaza Place in Hixson. Upon arrival, deputies and medical personnel observed a white powdery substance on the unresponsive subject. Unfortunately, medical personnel advised the subject was […]
Municipal Court Docket July 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 1. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Angeline Baggett – Possession Meth/Petition to Revoke. Michael Barker – Felony Evading/PTR. Vickeruria Goodman Barnes – Suspended DL/Capias, Insurance, Registration. Michael Kellogg – Revoked DL/Capias, Speeding, Insurance. Justin […]
Law and Order June 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 26 25-006324 – Hamilton County Jail – Warrant Service – Police served a man on two East Ridge warrants for possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun while intoxicated, at the Hamilton County Jail after being arrested in Chattanooga. […]
Law and Order June 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 25 25-006726 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Rd- Theft – Police responded to this location for a shoplifting in progress. Officers detained one female who immediately confessed to the theft and turned around and placed her hands behind her back. She was […]
ERPD Arrests June 22-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 22-25. 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, June 22 Two […]
City Warns Public Regarding Fraudulent Emails Targeting Rezoning Applicants
The City of East Ridge is issuing an official warning to residents and applicants regarding a recent scam involving fraudulent emails requesting payment for zoning-related matters. These emails falsely claim that additional fees are owed to the City in connection with active rezoning applications. City officials have confirmed that these communications are not legitimate and […]
Durakovic Indicted & Arrested for the 2020 Murder of Patrick Godwin
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett and Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty Wamp announce the indictment and subsequent arrest of Sanel Durakovic for the January 7, 2020, murder of Patrick Godwin. In 2020, the defendant was previously indicted for this offense. However, based on an ongoing investigation at the time the original trial was approaching, […]
Law and Order June 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 24 25-006700- 1517 Tombras Ave- Warrant Service – A woman was arrested on an outstanding East Ridge Petition to Revoke warrant for possession of meth while at East Ridge City Court. 25-006702 – Castle Ave – Shots Fired – Police received […]
HCSO Narcotics Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
During a narcotics investigation, information was developed that led detectives to Cedrick Williams, an inmate at the Hamilton County Jail who was suspected of orchestrating efforts to smuggle illegal narcotics into the facility. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified three additional individuals—Richard Williams, Andre Hughley, and Markell Ash—as co-conspirators. Evidence suggests that the […]
Law and Order June 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 20 25-006510 – 1500 BLK Prigmore Rd – Assist Other – ERPD assisted the US Marshal in apprehending a wanted fugitive from Puerto Rico. The wanted party was transported to Hamilton County Jail by ERPD. 25-006512 – 6900 BLK Tiffany Lane […]
ERPD Arrests June 18-21
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 18-21. 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. Wednesday, June 18 HORTON, […]
Municipal Court Docket June 24
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 24. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Ronardo Bussey – Criminal Impersonation, Evading, Drug Paraphernalia. Jacob Fredrick – Domestic Assault, Resisting, Assault on Police (3). Ocie Hunt – Public Intoxication/Capias, Revoked DL, […]
CPD Investigating Self-Defense Claim in Dodson Avenue Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a claim of self-defense in relation to a homicide that occurred in the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue. On Thursday night at 6:11 p.m., the CPD responded to a person shot call in the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers found two men, one 49-years-old and […]
Law and Order June 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 19 25-006461 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Domestic Disorder – Officers were dispatched to the inn regarding two females and a male engaged in a loud argument. All parties left prior to police arrival. One witness stated he only observed […]