On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 27. All properties scheduled for Friday recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 2. Please make sure to […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 21-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 21-15. 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, November 21 None […]
Four Arrested for Human Trafficking
One of Those Arrested Believed to be Member of Tren de Aragua A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Chattanooga Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has led to the arrest of four individuals. The agencies were involved in an operation last week to disrupt the work […]
Dean Spices up Staff with Chili Cook Off
Don’t say that East Ridge’s favorite son, Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean, doesn’t know how to mix business with pleasure. Recently the clerk’s office indulged in one of its long-held traditions, it’s annual Chili Cook Off. The list of entrants was relatively small, according to a release Vince sent East Ridge News […]
CPD Arrests Shooting Suspect
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 37-year-old Robert Komar in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 5900 block of Winding Lane. On November 22, 2024, at 7:33 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 5900 block of Winding Lane. When the officers arrived on scene, they located a 38-year-old man […]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Breanna Breedlove – Theft over $10,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Ryan Gillespie – Felony Evading/Petition to Revoke. Mason Harris – Felony Evading/Capias, Reckless Driving/Capias, Revoked DL/Capias. Trevor Henson – Theft over $10,000, […]
November 22 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21 24-014742 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Deceptive Practice – A citizen told police she dropped a check off at the exterior mailbox at the post office on 11/3/24. The bank’s fraud department notified her that the check was altered and […]
Bridges Over I-24 to Reopen on Monday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today via a press release, that bridge construction linking East Ridge with Brainerd should be completed by Monday, November 25. According to TDOT, beginning Monday, at 6 a.m., Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new South Moore Road and McBrien Road bridges over I-24 in […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 20 24-014705 – 1500 BLK Maxwell – Theft – Police spoke with a reporting party at ERPD who said her bank fraud department notified her that a check had been altered and cashed. She told police she placed a check for […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 17-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 17-20. 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, November 17 BREEDLOVE, […]
Police Briefs for November 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 19 24-01465 – 1700 BLK Small Street – Harassment – The caller reported receiving a message from a Facebook user. The message was regarding deporting illegals, and the reporting party is Hispanic. He requested his residence be added to the watch […]
Christmas Parade Spaghetti
Not many small towns come together like East Ridge when it comes to Christmas and the parade. Every year in the City of East Ridge, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is always host to the annual Christmas Parade. You know you’re getting close to parade time when the lighted Christmas trees and snowflakes go up […]
Catoosa County Commission Approves Road Resurfacing
SPLOST Proceeds to Support Paving 24 Roads RINGGOLD – The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approve a contract to resurface all or a portion of 24 roads with funding support from voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds. The BOC awarded the contract to Talley Construction Company, which submitted the lowest bid […]
Police Briefs Nov. 15-18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 15 24-014501/24-014502 – 3800 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault/Arrest – A mentally disturbed individual entered this business and threatened to bomb the building, further threatening to shoot and kill an employee before leaving. The suspect was identified from an incident earlier […]
State Considering Wildfire Training Pilot Program
This article is from Tennessee Lookout As Tennessee’s communities increasingly bleed into wildlife areas, the state’s Division of Forestry is pushing for a pilot program to shore up wildfire defenses. The “Wildland Urban Interface” — the line where nature and human development collide — has increased by about 2 million acres in Tennessee, State Forester Heather […]