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 […]
Man Arrested after Pursuit by HCSO Deputies
On Wednesday, at approximately 8:20 AM, a detective with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Warrants Unit observed a Black Chevrolet Sedan traveling northbound on Highway 153 from Interstate 75 at high rate of speed weaving in and out of traffic. The detective conducted a traffic stop near the Shepherd Road exit and made contact […]
Law and Order April 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 29 25-004522 & 25-004527 – 1300 BLK St Thomas Street – Harassment – The caller told police he was in fear his roommate was going to attack or kill him when he returns home from an appointment. The man did not […]
ERPD Arrests April 20-27
EDITOR’S NOTE: The format of this article has been altered, as the booking reports from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department has been unavailable since April 14. The East Ridge Police Department is providing the names and charges of people arrested on a temporary basis. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett issued this statement on Tuesday: “Since […]
Law and Order April 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 25 25-004353-3900 BLK Ringgold Road-Crash – Police responded to the gas station after a red Toyota minivan crashed into the front of the store, damaging a window and window frame. The driver stated to Police that he did not take his […]
Music & Movies to Energize Northwest Georgia Amphitheater
Family Friendly Friday Nights from May to August RINGGOLD – Friday nights come alive with the “The Line Up Off Battlefield: Music & Movies” series that brings free, family friendly entertainment to the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater. “Music & Movies”, presented by Catoosa County Parks & Recreation, begins Friday, May 2 and continues every first and […]
Municipal Court Docket April 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 29. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Lake’Denna Davidson – Felony Evading, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Reckless Endangerment, Resisting, Reckless Driving, Speeding. Tiffany Eustice – Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Willona Freeman – […]
Fire Damages Commercial Building on Ringgold Road
Fire did significant damage to a commercial building on Ringgold Road early Saturday morning. East Ridge Fire Department officials said they were alerted to the fire by police at about 4:45 a.m. at the building at 3507 Ringgold Road. The building houses Sabor Catracho restaurant and RNR Tire Express. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that […]
Defense Attorneys in Casada, Cothren Trial Give Hints to Strategies
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Day two of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada’s federal corruption trial ended with a jury chosen and indications of how defense lawyers could try to keep their client out of prison. Casada and his former chief of staff Cade Cothren are on trial for allegations of conspiracy, fraud, money laundering, […]
Arrest Made in Sylvan Drive Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 41-year-old Anthony Newsom in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Sylvan Drive on April 21. On April 21, at 4:24 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 800 block of Sylvan Drive. When the officers arrived at the scene, they located a […]