The second suspect in the killing of one man and the wounding of anther in the Newcastle Apartments in August has been arrested. According to Hamilton County Jail booking reports, 22-year-old Jason Sherman Brown, who lived in the apartment complex where the alleged crime happened, was booked into the jail on Sunday on charges of […]
Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building at Germantown Gardens Apartments
One building at Germantown Gardens Apartments caught fire early Thursday morning. According to Hamilton County 911, East Ridge firefighters were dispatched to 730 Germantown Circle at 4:33 a.m. The fire was reported in building eight, according to one social media post. On scene police worked to evacuate the occupants of twenty apartments as firefighters worked […]
HCSO Seizes Firearms, Drugs, Explosives from Search Warrant
On October 2, Hamilton County detectives executed a narcotics search warrant in the 9000 block of Pleasant Lane in Ooltewah, leading to the recovery of multiple items including the following: 41 firearms, including a stolen and modified fully automatic handgun, (3) suppressors, (1) personally manufactured lower machine gun, and (3) short-barreled rifle uppers Items […]
Arrest Made in Roper Street Killing
Police charged a man on Monday in connection with the killing of one man and the seriously wounding of a second at the Newcastle apartments on August 25. According to an affidavit of arrest, Jontae Duckett, 19, who lives in the apartment complex on Roper Street, was charged with 1st. Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated […]
John Ross Road Set for Paving
The City of East Ridge, in coordination with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), announces that construction will begin on the John Ross Road Resurfacing Project starting Wednesday, October 1. Mobilization will start October 1 followed by milling/resurfacing efforts expected to begin by October 15. Talley Construction has been selected as the General Contractor for […]
Fall Festival at Camp Jordan this Weekend
The City of East Ridge invites the public to the 2025 Fall Festival, now a two-day celebration of fall fun, community, and local flavor. The event will feature more than 200 vendors, food trucks, live music, family attractions, and free activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free. The event will take place on […]
The HCSO is Hiring – Start Your Career Today!
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Corrections Deputies and lateral Patrol Deputies. With starting pay of $54,000 for Corrections Deputies and $62,000 for Patrol Deputies, along with a supportive administration that will value your service, there has never been a better time to join our team. The HCSO offers a highly […]
HCSO Participates in the 9/11: Day of Remembrance Ceremony
On Thursday the men and women of the HCSO were honored to join with local law enforcement, first responders, county and city leaders, and elected officials to participate in the Annual 9/11: Day of Remembrance Ceremony sponsored by the Scenic City Women’s Network to commemorate the tragic terrorist attack our Nation endured on September 11, […]
City Hosting Disaster Loan Outreach Center
The City of East Ridge, in coordination with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), announced today that a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) will open at East Ridge City Hall, 1517 Tombras Avenue, on Saturday, September 6. The center will serve as a local resource for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits […]
One Dead, One Critical after Shooting on Roper Street
One person is dead and another suffering with life-threatening injuries after a Monday afternoon shooting. Police were called to 5700 Roper Street at 3:20 in response to a shooting. According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, when officers, along with other first responders, quickly arrived on scene they located victims and […]
Flash Flood Menaces Much of East Ridge
Two Adults and a Child Killed when Tree Crushes Their SUV Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp declared a Local State of Emergency on Tuesday evening in response to flash flooding after the area experienced more than six inches of rain in a matter of hours. ” We have been in communication with both TEMA and […]
Germantown Entrance Ramp to I-24 West Closing for Eight Weeks
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. On Monday night at midnight, and continuing for eight weeks, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the I-24 West entrance ramp from Germantown Road (Exit 183) for construction of noise walls at […]
HCSO Participates in Operation Dry Water
On Wednesday morning, Sheriff Austin Garrett and members of our Uniformed Services, including Marine Patrol and Traffic Units, participated in a joint press conference at Lake Chickamauga focused on promoting Operation Dry Water. Today’s event was hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol […]
I-24 Lane Closures to Impact Traffic over Weekend
The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department is issuing a traffic advisory regarding upcoming full closures of I-24 at the Germantown exit, announced by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. These essential roadwork projects will involve significant detours and impact local traffic flow, particularly immediately following the Juneteenth holiday. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes […]
CSX to Close High Street Railroad Crossing in Ringgold
RINGGOLD – CSX plans to close the High Street railroad crossing in Ringgold on Sunday, June 1. Please use Tennessee Street to Highway 151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road as a detour. This is the first announced closure with others to follow during CSX’s planned maintenance through next week. Most closures will last up to a few hours, […]
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