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ER Municipal Court Docket June 19

June 16, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Carter Crooks – Possession Schedule VI, Theft under $1,000. Michael Ferney – Possession Schedule II, Evading Arrest, Drug Paraphernalia. Joshua Francisco – Suspended […]

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ERFD Lends Hand to Distressed Kayaker

June 15, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Fire Department helped safely return a kayaker in distress on South Chickamauga Creek to safety early Friday evening. Officials said that ERFD was dispatched to Camp Jordan Park on the call at 7:09 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Williams said the fire crew notified their counterparts in Chattanooga to check out the creek […]

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Police Briefs June 15

June 15, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 6514 Ringgold Rd.: As a result of reported narcotics trafficking, police were conducting a surveillance of the Mapco at this address on Thursday. According to an affidavit of complaint, police saw a red Dodge neon with a white male standing outside of the vehicle for several minutes engaged in a conversation with the driver. […]

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Thongnopnua Calling for Stronger State Policies to Address Violent Offenders

June 14, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, responded to Wednesday’s reports of another shooting in East Ridge, Tennessee and called for stronger state policies to support local police departments in their efforts to arrest and convict violent offenders. Thongnopnua noted that the shooting is another in a series of violent incidents in East […]

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UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting at Newcastle Apartments

June 13, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that happened at the Newcastle Apartments. According to Assistant Chief Stan Allen, police were called to the complex at 5700 Roper Street at 5:15 a.m. While en route to the call, officers encountered the victim, Dequan Fuqua, 20, being driven by private vehicle to a hospital. […]

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TBI Report: Domestic Violence Cases Down

June 13, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as being domestic violence in nature. The annual report compiles crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of “Domestic Violence 2017”: A total […]

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Police Briefs June 12

June 12, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 3528 Connelly Ln.: Police responded to the address last week on a reported burglary from a vehicle. According to a police report, officers met the female victim who said that someone had entered her car last Tuesday evening. The culprit pulled out the contents of her glove compartment and center console and scattered it […]

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Time on Side of Residents Appearing Before Housing Commission

June 12, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Time is on the side of most residents who have business with the East Ridge Housing Commission. At Monday’s regular monthly meeting at City Hall, the commission granted each of the three property owners  who appeared before them an additional 30 days to address their problem properties.   Landon Johnson and his mother, whose name was […]

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Police Briefs June 11

June 11, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 800 block Hardin Dr.: Police were called to the area last Thursday evening about a prowler. According to a police report, when an officer arrived the homeowner said that her dog started barking at the back door. The woman said she saw a man on her back deck take off and then go under […]

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ERPD Arrests June 4-10

June 10, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 4-10. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LAWSON, ALYSHA DESTINEE 3912 BENNETT […]

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ER Municipal Court Docket June 12

June 9, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases being heard at 3 p.m. Christopher Bettis – Revoked DL/Alias Capias, Registration Violation, Light Law, No Insurance. Brian Black – Drug Paraphernalia/Alias Capias. Tommie Battle […]

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One Injured in I-75 Crash

June 8, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

One person was injured in a car accident on Interstate 75, officials said Friday. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to a two-car accident at about 2:15 p.m. When first responders arrived they found one person trapped under the dash of their vehicle. Williams said hydraulic tools were used to […]

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Football Game Benefiting Martin Family

June 7, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday night Raymond James Stadium will play host to the Stump Martin Memorial Senior Gridiron Showcase. The football showcase will display the talents of recent graduates from Northwest Georgia and the greater Chattanooga area. Player introductions are scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for high […]

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Police Briefs June 5

June 5, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ Germantown Circle: Last Thursday an officer was patrolling in the area when he noticed a white male with face tattoos walking away from a Chevy Silverado truck. The man quickly walked into the breezeway of the Germantown Garden apartment complex. According to a police report, as the officer was driving around the complex, dispatch […]

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Judge Refuses to Dismiss Boyd Extortion Charge

June 5, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A special judge refused to dismiss a case of extortion against Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Tuesday in Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Andrew Freiberg, a Bradley County judge who is hearing the case as Hamilton County judges recused themselves, said there is a factual dispute if Boyd’s recorded phone calls with East Ridge Mayor […]

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