On Wednesday morning, the East Ridge Police Department SWAT team was called to a local motel after a man refused to leave after check-out time. According to a press release, officers responded to the Super 8 Hotel at 6519 Ringgold Rd. on a report of a subject that would not leave his room after check […]

Tennessee’s top prosecutors—three United States Attorneys and the Tennessee Attorney General—are coordinating their efforts to prevent Tennesseans from being victimized by fraud schemes and other unlawful acts during disaster-relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic and will investigate and prosecute all instances of coronavirus-related fraud schemes targeting Tennesseans. Sadly, many Americans fall victim to fraud schemes […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 30 Day Shift Warrant Service- Jamie Tomas-Jose Tomas-Jose was arrested at the Hamilton County Jail on a Capias for driving under the influence. 6712 Ringgold Road (Public Storage)- Alarm- Upon arrival police spoke with employees and found the alarm to […]

The Hamilton County Health Department announces the opening of a COVID-19 community testing site to accelerate COVID-19 testing in our community. A formal referral from a medical provider is required for testing and testing will be by appointment only. “We are pleased to announce the opening of an additional COVID-19 specimen collection site in our […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, we want to assure you that we are here for you in these challenging times. We are focused on working with other local leaders and community partners to help slow the spread while developing new ways we can support you to keep you connected. EPB Quick […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 26– Day Shift 6013 Wentworth Avenue- AOA/Smoke Investigation- Police responded with Fire on a smoke investigation behind the residence at this address. Upon arrival Fire handled the call. 728 Frawley Road (Park Ridge Apartments)- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of […]

The Hamilton County Health Department has an important announcement about a change of services and also reports the latest case information. The Health Department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) has been updated to allow more resources to be diverted to the COVID-19 response. The new lists of essential services and temporarily suspended services are below: […]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced that Executive Order No. 19, issued March 24 by Governor Bill Lee, suspended requirements for vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee from March 12 to May 18. “Suspending requirements for vehicle emissions testing in counties that conduct testing is necessary,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursday nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by department administration. March 25 Day Shift 6 Sheridan Road- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival an air conditioning service man was on scene. The alarm was determined to be accidental.  1408 Manna Lane (Veranda at the Ridge)- Runaway Recovery- The […]

Following the lead of Chattanooga, the City of East Ridge issued a Civil Emergency and Proclamation Order temporarily closing all non-essential businesses effective on Thursday, March 26 at 11 p.m. “This order basically does not permit services which require close contact,” said Chris Dorsey, East Ridge City Manager.  “This includes businesses such as spas, beauty […]