DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY TDOT Contractor on I-75 in both directions from MM 14.2 to MM 18: From 05/08/20, the contractor will have shoulder closures on White Oak mountain from 9 AM – 3:30 PM EST. Closures are for survey field work (traverse along the shoulder) to be completed. From 05/11/20 to 05/15/20, there will […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. May 6 Day Shift 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Delayed Assault- Police arrived and spoke with a male subject. He had visible signs of assault about his body. He had scratches on his face, a swollen nose, swollen jaw and an apparent broken finger. […]

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry Office would like to alert the community of a phone SCAM involving the use of either pre-paid money cards or credit/debit card to pay for a DNA test in order to avoid criminal prosecution. Currently this SCAM has been directed at registered sex offenders. Sex Offender Registry […]

The Hamilton County Health Department continues to follow reopening guidance provided by TN Governor Bill Lee. Several sectors are addressed in this release. “We know information is very important as we begin to open,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We are pulling this information together to make it easier for our residents to find […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. May 5 Day Shift 5731 Scott Street (fraud): Complainant’s PayPal account was hacked which prevented her from accessing her money. PayPal requested a police report be filed so they can begin the investigation. 1316 Laredo Avenue (burglary): The residence was burglarized […]

According to a Tuesday press release, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has concluded COVID-19 testing on all corrections personnel and inmates in the Hamilton County Jail and the results were 100% negative. Erlanger Medical personnel, in cooperation with the Hamilton County Jail and Hamilton County Health Department, completed COVID-19 testing of 509 inmates and staff […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. May 4 Day Shift 3712 Mary Anna Drive (child found): Police responded to the area where a small child was found unattended in the roadway. Police located the residence and returned the child to his mother. A CPS report was made. 4150 Ringgold Road (theft): […]

The East Ridge Police Department will be partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to promote motorcycle safety during the month of May, which is nationally recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of sharing the road and looking twice for motorcyclists. […]

The Hamilton County Health Department urges residents to take a cautious approach to reopening. “Reopen responsibly” means to follow the guidance that allows businesses and other organizations to reopen, while protecting consumers and employees from COVID-19 infection. “How we reopen our local economy will be the deciding factor,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Reopening […]

The following information was provided by ERPD from its “pass along” reports. April 30 – Day Shift 5301 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Jimmy Maxwell was arrested on Aggravated Arson warrants through Hamilton County after a consensual encounter. 5700 Ringgold Road (felony evading): A tan Chevrolet 1500 with three occupants failed to stop for police and […]

NASHVILLE – On Friday, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during […]