UPDATE: East Ridge Police identified the victim’s in Sunday afternoon’s crash on I-75. They are Lane Smith, 23, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and David Huggins, 61, of Dawsonville, Georgia. A Tractor trailer driver from south Florida has been charged in a multi-vehicle wreck on I-75 northbound on Sunday afternoon that claimed two lives. Joseph Antoinier, 65, of […]
HCSO Corrections Services Re-Entry Program Hosts Inmate Job Fair
On Friday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Program hosted a job and resource fair at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center for inmates who are nearing their release date. Several local businesses and social service organizations attended to provide employment opportunities and resources for inmates who will soon be transitioning back into […]
Man Killed in Fall from Parking Garage
The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600 block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 3:43 p.m., officers responded to reports of a person who had fallen from a multi-level garage and was unresponsive. Upon arrival, police located the 44-year-old male […]
CPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22. At approximately 1:19 a.m. on April 22, 2025, CPD officers responded to a report of an active assault in the 700 block of East […]
ERPD Arrests May 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-6. 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. Friday, May 2 MCNABB, […]
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Tuesday, at approximately 4:55 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Delta Housing Unit requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate. Corrections deputies and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit and began to render life-saving medical aid including CPR and the use of an AED. Upon arrival of fire and […]
Wamp Administration Expands Veterans Services Across Hamilton County
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced a major expansion of Hamilton County’s Veterans Service Office (VSO), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to the men and women who have served our country. The addition of a third Veterans Service Officer will give the VSO its largest team in county history—three officers and one administrative staff member—ensuring […]
Gunshots Ring Out at Parkridge East
No Injuries Reported; Building Struck by Gunfire East Ridge police are investigating a late-afternoon shooting incident at Parkridge East Hospital on Monday. According to a Facebook post by the ERPD, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police received a dispatch call to 941 Spring Creek Road, Park Ridge East Hospital, on reports of shots fired. Officers arrived […]
Sheriff Garrett’s Update Regarding Cyber Ransomware Incident
Sheriff Austin Garrett is providing a final update on the recent cyber-ransomware event that occurred on the morning of April 14, 2025. “As I stated in my last update issued on April 29, all public accessible programs have been restored and as of May 1, 2025, the remaining internal software systems we utilize to connect […]
CPD Investigating Wednesday Evening Shooting on Tacoa Circle
On Wednesday at 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to shots fired in the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle. While on the scene, the officers were informed a person arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot injury. When the officers arrived at the hospital, they found a 50-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries. CPD’s Homicide […]
Law and Order May 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 1 25-003234 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service – A woman was taken into custody on East Ridge Warrants for 911 Violations. She was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 25-004608- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Child Locked in a Vehicle […]
HCSO Recognizes National Water Safety Month and National Safe Boating Week
Hamilton County is known for its many natural amenities, especially the Tennessee River and the many local lakes that make up our beautiful county. With all these amazing waterways right at our doorstep, it is very important to recognize that May has been designated as National Water Safety Month and May 17 – 23 has been […]
ERPD Arrests April 28-May 1
According to East Ridge Police Department records, the following people were arrested by ERPD from April 28-May 1. 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, April 28 Michael Joseph Lowe – Petition to […]
Multi-Agency Car Pursuit Leads to Crash
On Thursday, May 1, at approximately 9:00 am, HCSO personnel were notified the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office was engaged in a pursuit involving a black Dodge Durango on Highway 60. The pursuit entered Hamilton County on Highway 60 where Hamilton County Deputies joined in the pursuit to assist the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout the […]
HCSO Celebrates National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May has been designated as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and in recognition of this public safety effort, this office is focused on educating the public about the importance of safe operation and enforcement of applicable traffic laws. Each year, law enforcement and public safety organizations all over the United States use the month of […]
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