The following information was provided by reports from the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. April 8 Day Shift 1521 Fruitland Drive- Rolling Disorder- Two motorists were involved in a rolling disorder originating in Polk County and continued through several jurisdictions until reaching East Ridge. The two were traffic stopped at 1521 and detained. […]

On Friday, April 10, City Hall, Library, and City Services will be closed in observance of Good Friday. For residents and businesses that have recycling pickup on that day, their recycling will be picked up on Monday, April 13. For more information on recycling, call East Ridge Sanitation at 892-8666 or visit our website at […]

This information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. April 07 – Day Shift 4150 Monroe Street (domestic): Police responded to Walmart in reference to an alleged physical altercation between a woman and her child’s father. Both claimed to have been assaulted by the other following an argument. Neither had injuries, […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. April 6 Day Shift 1015 Yale Steet (warrant service): Anthony Pittman was arrested on an outstanding Sessions warrant for domestic assault after police assisted Hamilton County Civil Process. 4400 block Bennett Road (found child): A juvenile child missing from this address […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. April 2– Day Shift 6700 Ringgold Road (pedestrian struck): A vehicle merged into another vehicle forcing it onto the sidewalk at which time a pedestrian was struck and knocked on top of the car. He was transported to an area hospital […]

Four East Ridge Police officers who were self-quarantining are back on the job, officials said Monday. ERPD Chief Stan Allen said in a press release that the officers have returned after officials received word that a coronavirus test given to a woman they had contact with on March 20 during an arrest showed negative results. […]

In light of Governor Lee’s Executive Stay Home Order, Marc Gravitt, the Hamilton County Register, states the Register’s Office is classified as an Essential Government Function, therefor will remain open. Stated in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Memorandum dated March 28, 2020, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/CISA_Guidance_on_the_Ess ential_Critical_Infrastructure_Workforce_Version_2.0_Updated.pdf , the Register’s Office is an Essential Government Function.  “In […]

DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: A shoulder and single lane closure will occur between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between […]

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks […]

In light of COVID-19 concerns, Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement. “In light of Governor Bill Lee’s updated executive order asking citizens to stay at home, it is very important our residents and businesses in Hamilton County adhere to this order and help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Many […]