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Law and Order Feb. 12

February 12, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 11: A Squad 26-001292 – 700 BLK Barlow Way – Assault/Arrest – A man was arrested for punching his neighbor in the face following an argument over a trash can placement. 26-001297 – 400 BLK Donaldson Road- Theft – Police spoke […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

CPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Wreck on Spring Creek

February 11, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

James Bernard has been arrested in connection with the fatal single vehicle crash that occurred September 25, 2025, on the 300 block of Spring Creek Road, which resulted in the death of Paula Soens. Bernard, 53, was taken into custody in the Atlanta area earlier today on outstanding warrants for Vehicular Homicide, DUI, and related […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Feb. 11

February 11, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 10 : B Squad 26-001249- 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd- Back Fire – Police responded to this area to assist East Ridge Fire after a passerby spotted a fire in the woods. Patrol canvased the area, located the fire, and searched for […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

CPD Does Not Make Arrests Based on Immigration Status

February 11, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Police Department is aware of recent reporting and public discussion regarding arrests and immigration status in Hamilton County. We want to clarify and correct CPD arrest practices and data clearly, directly, and factually. CPD officers serve every member of our community with dignity, fairness, and respect. Our mission, “to keep you, your family, and our community […]

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Law and Order Feb. 10

February 10, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 9 : B Squad 26-001227-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Mental Health – The caller reported a female was attempting to steal his vehicle. Police contacted the suspect who was determined to be having a mental health episode. The car’s owner did not […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Criminal Court Clerk’s Office Giving Options For Submitting Course Completions

February 10, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office is proud to announce a new way for defendants to submit course completions to the Session’s Division of the Clerk’s office.  Previously if a Judge ordered a defendant to complete DUI school, that defendant would have to return to the clerk’s office with a hard copy of the […]

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HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Lee Highway; Driver Arrested

February 9, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Sunday evening at approximately 8 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified of a BOLO for a silver SUV reported to be driving recklessly on Lee Highway coming from Bradley County, swerving and forcing other motorists off the roadway. A short time later, dispatchers reported that a vehicle matching the description had been […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Feb. 9

February 9, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 6 : A Squad 26-001148 – 941 Spring Creek Road – Disorder/Arrest – Police responded to a disorderly and aggressive patient in the emergency room. The subject refused repeated requests to return to her room, became increasingly agitated, threatened police, and […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests Feb. 2-7

February 8, 2026 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 Feb. 2-7. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Feb. 2 SANDERS, […]

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Municipal Court Docket Feb. 11

February 7, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Municipal Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Lonnie Boyd – Possession Fentanyl/with Intent, Possession Marijuana/with Intent. Chance Bridges – DUI, Vandalism. Donna Brown – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Shammarie Elliott – Theft/For Capias. Virgil Gray […]

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Arrest Made in Thursday Homicide in Ooltewah

February 6, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Thursday afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence at the 7500 block of Snow Cone Way on a report of CPR in progress. Upon arrival, first responders located a female victim and attempted life-saving measures; it was determined she was deceased. The name of the victim is being withheld pending […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Feb. 6

February 6, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 5 : B Squad 26-001126- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/ Arrest – Following a traffic stop yielding 1.4 ounces of methamphetamine and 8.2 grams of fentanyl, a man was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Feb. 5

February 5, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 4 : B Squad 26-001091 – 100 BLK Cecil Lane– Domestic Disorder – Police responded to the above address for a domestic disorder. On scene police spoke with the parties. A female was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

1921 Venue Grand Opening Set for Saturday

February 4, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge will celebrate the grand opening of Venue 1921, a new city-owned event and gathering space, on Saturday, February 7. The ribbon cutting will include remarks from city leadership, followed by an open house with music, refreshments, and tours of the venue.  The ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Law and Order Feb. 4

February 4, 2026 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 3 : A Squad 26-001047 – 5300 BLK Connell Street – Disorder/Arrest – Officers responded to this location after the caller reported that her neighbor was on her porch with a gun in his mouth. It was determined that her neighbor […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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