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 […]

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 […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 18 25-006428 – 1500 BLK Springvale Road – Disorder Prevention – Police responded to the residence with a party to retrieve her daughter’s belongings. Officers stood by while she claimed the property and left without further incident. 25-006441 – 4214 Ringgold […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 17 25-006386- 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- SIA/Arrest – Police stopped a man due to his erratic behavior. He was found to be in possession of a used needle and 3.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The suspect was transported to the Hamilton […]

On Monday, Investigative Services Detectives responded to the Hamilton County Courthouse for a report of harassing phone calls. Detectives were provided numerous voicemails which were threatening in nature from an individual identified as Darrell Brackett. The threats were made against multiple judges. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause and applied for […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 16 25-006367 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Rd – Theft/ Drug Paraphernalia Arrest – Crime Suppression Unit Officers observed a stolen plate on a vehicle as it entered the motel lot. The occupants were detained in the stairwell. Both were found in […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 13 25-006259 – 1100 BLK S Moore Road – Traffic Stop / Evading – Police initiated a traffic stop NB on S Moore Road on a blue Kia Soul. The vehicle took off as soon as police reached the rear passenger […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 12 25-006211 – 1100 BLK Hillsboro Dr- Surrendered Property – Officers responded to the listed address to take possession of a firearm that the resident wished to voluntarily surrender. She stated that she inherited a Rossi .38 Special revolver. Officers inspected […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 11 No Case Number-Mcbrien Road/Ringgold Road-Traffic Stop, Warrant Arrest – Following a traffic stop at the listed location, a man was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants out of general Sessions Court. He was also issued two citations for driving […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 10 25-006130 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft – Police responded after a customer reported that his red wagon was missing. He had left the wagon next to the sidewalk while he shopped. Police observed security footage showing a male […]

  On June 5, the Hamilton County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment against Nicholas Cheaton, age 41, for the charge of First Degree Murder. This indictment is in connection with the March 15, homicide that occurred in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road.  The case will now proceed through the Hamilton County […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 6 25-005974-3200 BLK Gleason Drive-Theft from a Vehicle – A caller reported that she went out to her vehicle and noticed that the center console had been opened and her wallet that had her ID and debit cards in it was […]