The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift April 11
25-003805 – 5300 BLK Clemons Rd – Suicidal threats – Police responded to this location- as a secondary location- for a female experiencing a mental health crisis. Police were able to detain the female without incident and transport her for an evaluation.
25-003810 – 1500 BLK Keeble Street – Auto Theft – The resident called ERPD to report his automobile stolen. He doesn’t know who took it but had last seen his vehicle yesterday when he came home at 1630hrs. Dispatch received an alert that Chattanooga PD responded to a call at 0030hrs the night prior because the vehicle was involved in a MVC and was totaled. ERPD was unable to reach the owner by phone or from his residence. The vehicle is safely at the tow yard.
25-003815 – Ringgold Rd @ Sewanee Rd – SIA – Police got out with a male subject riding a standup scooter with no helmet. The man was advised that a helmet is required to operate the scooter. He said his helmet is being shipped through the mail and he should have it by the beginning of the week.
25-003818 – 6000 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Assist Other Agency – A woman was detained for a warrant through the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop at this location, where she was a passenger in her own vehicle. She submitted her identification for verification after it was discovered the driver of her vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. Upon verifying her information, it was found she had a valid warrant through HCSO for False Reports. She was detained and transported to Hamilton County Jail for HCSO.
25-003823 – 1700 BLK Keeble Street – Suspicious Person – Police responded after a customer reported a male was on the property asking customers for money. At the request of the shop owner, the man was advised to relocate.
25-003826 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd– Disorder – Officers responded to this location in reference to a reported disorder. Upon arrival, they contacted a female who was found to have an active warrant out of Hamilton County Sessions Court for Theft of Property. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to Hamilton County Jail and advised of a trespass warning for this location.
Night Shift April 11
25-003828-3900 BLK Ringgold Road- Deceptive Practice – A party was advised to come to this location to deposit $2,500 in cash into a kiosk. She was on the phone with a “Lieutenant” from Chattanooga who stated she did not show up for jury duty. The woman was advised not to put money into a kiosk. The “ “Officer” advised her to go to the Chattanooga Police Station. After she left, it was discovered that the name given was not by anyone with the Chattanooga Police Department. Officers contacted her back with the updated information and advised her of the scam tactic.
25-003837 – Camp Jordan Road @ Camp Jordan Parkway – Traffic Stop/Arrest – Following a traffic stop at the above location, a man was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail to face two warrants issued through the criminal court.
25-003840-Castle Ave/ Dunlap Ave- Shots Fired – The caller reported hearing several shots in the area. Officers located five shell casings in the roadway. A witness advised that after hearing the shots, she looked out of her window and saw a dark SUV speed off southbound on Dunlap.
25-003844 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A man was served East Ridge warrants for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Robbery while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail.
Day Shift April 12
25-003862- 6921 Glen Errol Way – Aggravated Domestic Assault – A man was arrested after his sister and child’s mother called police to report he had assaulted them on the previous evening and into the early morning hours. The victims reported that the suspect retrieved a serrated knife and a file and would poke them with it, leaving small cuts on their arms. One also alleged that during one of the assaults, her infant child was next to her, and he had commented about stabbing the child. Both claimed they were able to flee the residence after the suspect became tired from his tirade and fell asleep. Officers contacted the suspect at the residence and placed him into custody without issue, until he was placed into the back of the patrol vehicle where he began banging his head on the window. He was then transported to Hamilton County Jail and booked on the charges.
25-003862- 6900 BLK Glen Errol Way- Warrant Service – While performing an identification verification through NCIC, it was discovered that the woman had multiple felony warrants for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Hijacking a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during a Felony, and Kidnapping with nationwide pick-up out of Atlanta. The fugitive was detained by officers and transported to Hamilton County Jail on a hold for the Atlanta Police Department.
25-003863 – 4300 BLK Greenbriar Road – Disorder – A party claimed she came to her children’s father’s residence to collect some mail. While waiting in the residence, his sister approached her in an aggressive manner causing her to retreat from the home. The complainant requested police speak with the homeowner to inquire about any other property left by her in the house and she advised there was nothing else in the home. Police advised the complainant of this and that she was trespassed from the property, which she claimed she understood. The alleged had left the residence prior to police arrival, but upon verifying her information, it was discovered she had several warrants through HCSO for narcotics violations.
25-003864-4214 Ringgold Road-Warrant Service – Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputies contacted an individual who had a verified extraditable warrant through East Ridge. A hold was sent over to Whitfield County jail and the suspect was taken into custody without issue.
Night Shift April 12
25-003877 – 1500 BLK Tombras Avenue – Suspicious Person – A concerned parent called the police to report a suspicious-looking party. Police interviewed the party described by the complainant and identified him as a parent of three children who were all present at the park.
25-003881 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – Intoxicated Person – A man was arrested for Public Intoxication after repeatedly attempting to purchase beer after being refused service for being drunk. He also propositioned customers in the parking lot to buy beer for him.
25-003882 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/ DUI – A man was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop. While in custody at the police station, the man moved his cuffs to the front and then attempted to put his hand through the crack in the cage and manipulate the door. He then proceeded to slip his cuffs. The man was charged with driving under the Influence and escape.
25-003888 – 5900 BLK Wentworth Avenue – Mentally Disturbed – A man was taken into custody for Hamilton County warrants after he experienced a mental disturbance and called 91. He reported he was being chased by three or four individuals who he stated were trying to rob him. Officers were in the area moments after being dispatched and did not find any suspects or any disturbance to the residence.
25-003889-3000 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/DUI – A man was arrested for suspicion of DUI following a traffic stop. He was transported to 601 Justice Way without incident.
Day Shift April 13
No Case Number – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Warrant Service – Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office contacted ERPD to send a hold for a wanted subject. The hold paperwork was sent over awaiting pick up of the suspect.
25-003900 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive- Theft in progress – Officers responded to the above address for theft in progress. A Loss Prevention Associate advised that two male juveniles were observed opening a 30-round 9mm magazine and concealing it in a hoodie. Officers located the suspects inside the store; one was detained, while the other fled on foot and was apprehended across Camp Jordan Parkway. A search recovered the stolen magazine and (10) 9mm rounds. One juvenile was released to a guardian, and the other was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with Theft (Shoplifting) and Evading Arrest.
25-003901-5500 BLK Ringgold Road-Disorder – The store manager reported to Police that a male entered the store and made threats towards him after a verbal disagreement over a spark plug. Other employees witnessed the suspect threaten the manager. A warrant for assault will be sought when the suspect can be identified.
Night Shift April 13
25-003913 – 3100 BLK Bimini Place– Shots fired – Officers received a call regarding shots fired. The caller stated that he heard approximately three shots outside his apartment. Officers located two shell casings and two live rounds on the ground. A juvenile came out of an apartment and stated he did not hear any shots. Another caller stated that she witnessed the incident, and the police were speaking with one of the suspects while the other was inside the apartment. Officers obtained a search warrant on the property and located ammo and a firearm magazine but no firearm.
Day Shift April 14
25-003928 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Deceptive Practice – Police responded to the ERPD Lobby to speak with a party who stated she received a letter and check in the mail from an unknown sender. The letter contained instructions to cash the $2950 check, retain $500, and use the remaining money to purchase gift cards. This is a common scam utilizing fraudulent checks.
25-003921- 2100 BLK Dugan St.- Suspicious Activity – Police responded to this address after a neighbor called about people trying to enter the residence. An officer spoke with the parties who had just been evicted and were gathering their belongings off the property. Police were provided a video showing the female trying to enter a door code to gain entry to the residence. Police warned the parties not to attempt entry into the home and wait for their moving truck to arrive. The parties had been served eviction papers earlier in the day.
Night Shift April 14
25-003939 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person / Arrest – Police observed a woman littering in the parking lot. When confronted, she attempted to flee from the police and ran into a hotel room. She was detained and began cooperating with officers. She was issued misdemeanor citations for Resisting Stop, Halt, Frisk, Arrest and Littering.
25-003942 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft of Property – The caller stated that she and her daughter left several items outside of the hotel while they walked their cat. During this time frame, an unknown suspect took $3,000 worth of personal items and luggage. No suspect information was available, and police were unable to locate security camera footage for the incident.
25-003946 – 700 BLK Tanager Court – Disorder / Arrest / Assist Other Agency – Police responded to a Domestic Disorder at this residence. Officers found a man attempting to conceal himself in a bathroom with nine grams of methamphetamine. He was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Police also located a woman attempting to conceal herself under a pile of clothes in the garage. She was taken into custody for an active warrant through the Hamilton County Sessions court. Both were transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
