The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600 block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 3:43 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person who had fallen from a multi-level garage and was unresponsive. Upon arrival, police located the 44-year-old male […]
Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6 25-004795 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Fraud – An employee of a construction company called to report fraud. A check was intercepted, and the payee/plus amount was changed. The company needed a report made so they can give it […]
CPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22. At approximately 1:19 a.m. on April 22, 2025, CPD officers responded to a report of an active assault in the 700 block of East […]
ERPD Arrests May 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-6. 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. Friday, May 2 MCNABB, […]
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Tuesday, at approximately 4:55 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Delta Housing Unit requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate. Corrections deputies and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit and began to render life-saving medical aid including CPR and the use of an AED. Upon arrival of fire and […]
Wamp Administration Expands Veterans Services Across Hamilton County
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced a major expansion of Hamilton County’s Veterans Service Office (VSO), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to the men and women who have served our country. The addition of a third Veterans Service Officer will give the VSO its largest team in county history—three officers and one administrative staff member—ensuring […]
Law and Order May 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 2 25-004649 – 1517 Tombras Avenue – Warrant Services/ Unknown Medical – Officers were informed that a subject at East Ridge City Court had an outstanding warrant for Violation of an Order of Protection. Upon receiving the news of his warrant, […]
CPD Investigates Homicide on I-24
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 Eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. On Sunday, just before 3 a.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 18100 block of Interstate 24 Eastbound. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 22-year-old man with life-threatening injuries […]
Municipal Court Docket for May 6
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Christopher Anderson – Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Cocaine/Resale, Driving in Possession Meth, Simple Possession Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, Light Law, Registration, Misuse of Registration, Insurance. Jordan Baker […]
Sheriff Garrett’s Update Regarding Cyber Ransomware Incident
Sheriff Austin Garrett is providing a final update on the recent cyber-ransomware event that occurred on the morning of April 14, 2025. “As I stated in my last update issued on April 29, all public accessible programs have been restored and as of May 1, 2025, the remaining internal software systems we utilize to connect […]
CPD Investigating Wednesday Evening Shooting on Tacoa Circle
On Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to shots fired in the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle. While on the scene, the officers were informed a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot injury. When the officers arrived at the hospital, they found a 50-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries. CPD’s Homicide […]
Catholic Wins First Ever ISC Small School Championship
Catholic Baseball swept the best of three games against Grace Academy on Thursday to win its first-ever Independent School Conference Championship in middle school baseball. Catholic, which finished a perfect 6-0 in conference play, blanked Grace, 13-0, in game one, then turned around and clinched the title with an 8-2 win. In game one, Sib […]
Law and Order May 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 1 25-003234 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service – A woman was taken into custody on East Ridge Warrants for 911 Violations. She was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 25-004608- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Child Locked in a Vehicle […]
HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week
Hamilton County is known for its many natural amenities, especially the Tennessee River and the many local lakes that make up our beautiful county. With all these amazing waterways right at our doorstep, it is very important to recognize that May has been designated as National Water Safety Month and May 17 – 23 has been […]
ERPD Arrests April 28-May 1
According to East Ridge Police Department records, the following people were arrested by ERPD from April 28-May 1. 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. Monday, April 28 Michael Joseph Lowe – Petition to […]