The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift August 12: B Squad
25-008512- 100 Blk Bales Ave. – BOLO/Arrest – Police were called about a reckless driver who was traveling Eastbound down Ringgold Road. A second caller stated that the truck had crashed into a street sign, a mailbox, and a trash can at the location above. Police found the vehicle parked in the front yard of this house, and the driver was unconscious and non-compliant with police orders. He was ultimately taken out of the vehicle and detained pending further investigation. It was determined that the driver was under the influence and provided a false name and date of birth. He was charged with DUI 2nd offense, reckless driving, driving without a license, due car, and resisting Stop, Halt, Frisk, and Arrest and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-008514 – 1.9 Interstate S/B – Motor Vehicle Collision – A semi-tractor and trailer lost control and struck the center wall blocking the three southbound lanes of I-75 S/B at the split. Due to the amount of fluids leaking from the vehicle’s cab, all lanes of I-24 E/B and I-75 S/B were temporarily shut down while emergency services managed the cleanup.
25-008530 – 4214 Ringgold Rd – Warrant Service – Hamilton County Jail called ERPD to get a warrant verified. The subject did have two Alias Capias warrants for driving on revoked license. ERPD served the warrants and faxed over the paperwork to the Hamilton County Jail.
Night Shift August 12: D Squad
East Ridge Flash Flooding – Multiple residences were evacuated due to severe flooding in the area. A shelter was established at the Brainerd Community Center, and transportation was provided by the CARTA Bus line. Officers transported displaced citizens to Police/Fire Headquarters, where they were then transferred to the shelter. Multiple agencies collaborated in rescue efforts to evacuate citizens to a safe location. Officers emplaced several road closure signs throughout the city. THP closed I-24 entirely from the 4th Avenue exit in Chattanooga to the split with I-75 in East Ridge.
25-008535- 900 BLK McBrien Rd- Domestic Assault – A man was arrested for domestic assault following a fight he had with his father. The victim stated that the suspect became irate with his mother, then proceeded to attack him. Conditions were delivered to the victim.
No Case Number- 6700 BLK Ringgold Road- Alarm Burglar – Police responded to a burglar alarm. Officers discovered an unsecured door and cleared the business. Dispatch advised that the keyholder was aware of the unlocked door and would not be responding. Police were unable to lock the door due to it being a deadbolt.
