The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. May 21 – Day Shift  4214 Ringgold Rd- Carla Lewis walked up to 405 being under the influence of alcohol. She was deemed to be a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication. 6701 Ringgold Rd- John […]

East Ridge officials announced today that two extra days have been added to the COVID-19 drive-thru testing event located in the parking lot of Camp Jordan.  The event will be extended to include Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28. Sponsored by the City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems, Hamilton County Health Department and […]

According to a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office press release, an employee of Silverdale tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. The Silverdale employee, whose close family member had tested positive, was administered the test on Thursday as a precaution, the press release states. CDC recommended guidelines are being utilized at the Silverdale facility to assure the […]

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 26. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Daniel Dodson – Theft under $1,000. Roy Galloway – Possession Firearm while committing a Felony, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession Schedule IV, Assault on Police, Evading Arrest, Theft under […]

As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 over Germantown Road in Chattanooga, TDOT contract crews have begun pile driving operations for bridge foundations on Germantown Road near I-24. Originally this work was scheduled to take place during nighttime hours when traffic volume is lower because Germantown Road must be reduced to one lane […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Single […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is closing their COVID-19 testing site at the Bonnyshire Emissions Testing Center and relocating this service to four different Hamilton County schools: Brainerd High School, East Lake Academy, Hardy Elementary, and Orchard Knob Elementary. The move comes about as vehicle emissions testing prepares to resume across the state. The Health […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. May 20 Day Shift 916 Donaldson Rd- The resident reported her vehicle was broken into overnight. The victim also stated there had been several unauthorized purchases on her credit/debit card that was in the vehicle. No suspect info. 6728 Ringgold Rd- […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. May 19 Day Shift 1417 St. Thomas Street #234 (medical): Jane Doe was transported to Parkridge East for unknown medical reasons after being found unconscious by Motel 6 staff. 5405 Connell Street (harassment): The complainant  was contacted by phone by an […]

NASHVILLE – Motorists won’t be delayed by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. This will provide maximum roadway capacity […]

Coronavirus testing will be held at Camp Jordan Park next week, according to a press release from the City of East Ridge Kroger is pleased to partner with the City of East Ridge, Cherokee Health Systems, and the Hamilton County Health Department to facilitate a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing opportunity. The three-day event will take […]