RICHMOND, V.A. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves battled the Richmond Kickers to a 1-1 draw, Saturday on the road in USL League One play. The Red Wolves will return home this Wednesday for a rematch against Forward Madison FC. The Wolves were chomping at the bit to get the match going. Weather had pushed kickoff […]
Law and Order Sept. 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 11: B Squad 26-008779 – 200 BLK Eads Street – Disorder with a Weapon – Following an altercation with a tenant’s sister at building #3, a female suspect was reported to have fired one round at two apartment employees and a […]
East Ridge Optimist Club Honors Local First Responders at Annual 9/11 Luncheon
The East Ridge Optimist Club hosted its annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor at East Ridge Fire Rescue, bringing together community members, first responders, city employees, and elected officials to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders who serve East Ridge today. Sergeant Stephen Rhudy was honored as the Police Officer […]
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 15
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Davorius Appleberry – Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Abandoned Animal. Marcus Arnold – Child Abuse, Possession Firearm/Felony/PTR, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Troy Bodenhamer – […]
Red Bank Edges East Ridge in Region Play
Red Bank edged East Ridge, 28-21, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field in a Region 3-4A prep football game. The loss was the first of the year for the Pioneers who are now 3-1 overall and 0-1 in region play. East Ridge will travel to Central next Friday and try to get back on […]
HCSO, TBI, Homeland Security Investigations Joint Investigation Unveils Local Business Was a Cover for a Prostitution Operation
On the late morning of September 9, a joint undercover investigation involving the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and Homeland Security Investigations uncovered a woman soliciting prostitution at S-Lucky Spa, address 7794 East Brainerd Road, Suite 110. The business was found on a website known for advertising prostitution, and an […]
CPD Makes Arrest in Tunnel Blvd Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting on Tunnel Boulevard that occurred on September 7. Devonta Shepherd (DOB: 11/03/94) was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. He is charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession (Felon), and Employing a Firearm During […]
Law and Order Sept. 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 10: A Squad 26-008734- 3700 BLK Northview Avenue- Domestic Disorder – The caller stated this morning after she came home from work, she and a man were engaged in a verbal argument. She claimed the man shoulder-checked her at which time […]
Search Warrant Yields Big Bust
The East Ridge Police Department’s SRO division scored a major victory today in our mission for safe, drug free schools. Three people were taken into custody on narcotics and firearm charges following a search warrant service at their residence. The seizure included THC vape cartridges, marijuana, resale amounts of cocaine, Percocet, MDMA, three firearms (one […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 4-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 4-9. 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, Sept. 4 CONYERS, […]
Hamilton County 911 Telecommunicators Recognized for Saving Lives
This photograph represents 9-1-1 supervisors, veteran telecommunicators, and even telecommunicator trainees who were recognized at Thursday’s 9-1-1 Board of Directors meeting for lifesaving interventions that were provided over the telephone. “Every day, our Telecommunicators with Hamilton County 9-1-1 guide callers through high-quality CPR and other critical, lifesaving measures,” said Operations Director Barbara Loveless. “In some […]
Law and Order Sept. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 9: A Squad 26-008694 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Search Warrant/Narcotics Violation – Three people were taken into custody on narcotics and firearm charges following a search warrant service at their residence. The seizure included THC vape cartridges, marijuana, resale […]
Collegedale Police Department Discontinues Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) System
COLLEGEDALE – The following statement was issued by Jack Sapp, Chief of Police, Collegedale Police Department: “On Thursday, September 3, 2026, I made the decision to discontinue access to the Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system for all officers of the Collegedale Police Department, revoking access to the six (6) LPR cameras operated by the City. This […]
Law and Order Sept. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 8: B Squad 26-008659-1000 BLK Floyd Drive- Warrant Service – Police were called after a tip that a man was located at this location and had a current warrant out of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. ERPD placed him into custody […]
Lawmaker Proposes Pause on Data Center Tax Breaks
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A Nashville Democrat is pushing a three-year freeze on state tax breaks for data centers along with requirements for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to report the amount of money the state is losing. Rep. Aftyn Behn said Tuesday she will file legislation for the 2027 session prohibiting the state […]