The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift July 31: A Squad
25-008033 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious person/Trespass – Police were dispatched to the grocery store on reports of a male cursing at people exiting the store. Officers spoke with the subject who advised he wasn’t trying to cause problems and was leaving. Police were advised that earlier he had been at East Ridge Animal Services spitting on cars and cursing at the employees. The man was trespassed from ERAS and given a courtesy ride into Georgia.
25-008031 – 3400 BLK Lisa Drive – Auto Theft – The victim reported that his white F-150 was stolen from his driveway at some point during the night.
Night Shift July 31: C Squad
25-008031 – 3400 BLK Lisa Drive– Stolen Vehicle Recovery – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office located a white Ford F150 that was stolen out of East Ridge. Sheriff’s Deputies located a female subject with the vehicle. She was arrested and charged with Theft of Property (Possession of Stolen Property), reference Marion County case number 355628. The vehicle owner was notified, and the truck was removed from NCIC.
25-008048 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle– Burglary – Police responded to a burglary at the apartment complex. The victim reported his patio door had been forced open while he was out. He reported several items missing including a PlayStation 5, a heat press, shoes and 9mm ammunition. At this time, Police have no suspects identified and the investigation is on-going.
25-008060 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – While in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, a woman was served with an Alias Capias warrant through the City of East Ridge. The original charge for the arrest warrant was Driving on a Revoked License.
Day Shift August 1: B Squad
25-008075 – 3900 BLK Bennett Road- Domestic Disorder – A woman reported her child’s father pushed and shoved her out of his residence during a verbal altercation. She did not present any injuries from the incident, and the suspect had left the scene prior to police arrival, preventing officers being able to speak with him. Officers advised her to contact police for disorder prevention prior to her visiting the man’s residence to keep the peace during their interactions.
Night Shift August 1: D Squad
25-008081 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A man was served two (2) warrants out of East Ridge for Vandalism & Alias Capias (Driving on Revoked/Suspended) while he was in custody at the Hamilton County Jail.
Day Shift August 2: B Squad
25-008106 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Rd Walmart Neighborhood Market- Unattended Child – Officers responded to the lot for a report of a small child left unattended in a locked vehicle. A witness stated the child had been alone for over 30 minutes. The mother admitted to leaving the child while she shopped and was issued a misdemeanor citation.
25-008108 – 4000 BLK W Stump St – Assist Other Agency / Arrest – ERPD was notified by dispatch that Rossville PD and Walker County Sheriff’s Office were in pursuit of a white SUV but had disengaged when they entered Tennessee. A canvas of the area was conducted, and the vehicle was located on Patton Drive, disabled and abandoned. Contact was made with the suspects on West Stump St. Police discovered a three-year-old boy was in the car during the pursuit and, while fleeing, the SUV hit two vehicles in East Ridge. Both the male and female suspects were taken into custody. A search of their bags resulted in the discovery of suspected Fentanyl and suspected Methamphetamine. Charges include Child Endangerment, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The suspects were transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident. The male subject also had extraditable warrants out of GA.
Night Shift August 2: D Squad
25-008112 -700 BLK Summit Ave – Burglary – The caller stated that between 1 pm and 6:30 pm, an unknown person entered her home and took four different items. When she arrived home, her sliding back door was open. Police cleared the residence, and nothing looked tampered with. On call CID was notified of the incident.
25-008118- 5300 BLK Ringgold Road-Domestic Assault – A juvenile caller reported she was hit multiple times by a known male suspect. Officers did observe injuries consistent with the caller’s statements. A short time later, the male met with police at the East Ridge Police Department and was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault (Domestic).
25-008127- 1300 BLK McBrien Road- Delayed Shooting – CPD reported to ERPD that a shooting victim appeared at Erlanger and stated that he was shot at an address on McBrien. ERPD officers responded to McBrien and located the crime scene and the firearm (Anderson AM-15, Multi Caliber) in the front yard. One male returned to the crime scene after transporting the victim in his truck to Erlanger. A second male, a person of interest, is still at large. The victim was shot in the face and is in stable condition at Erlanger. The man who drove the victim’s truck provided a statement to police before he was taken into custody for outstanding Session’s warrants separate from this incident. The victim’s truck was impounded at the ERPD impound lot for further processing. CID was notified and responded to process evidence.
Day Shift August 3: B Squad
25-008142-400 BLK Scruggs Road-Auto Theft – A man reported his 2020 International Semi-Truck Stolen from the listed location. No suspect information or footage of the incident was available at the time of report.
25-008148 – 3700 BLK Norma Dr – MVC / Carjacking – ERPD responded to a MVC on I-24 E around 1230 hrs. Witnesses stated that a male wearing a white shirt and khaki pants started running towards the Germantown exit after leaving the scene of the accident. The male, later identified, had multiple warrants out of sessions court along with driving on revoked for DUI. Around 1246 hrs. another call come out on Norma Drive for a carjacking. The victim stated a male wearing a white shirt and light color pants had held her and her sisters at gun point demanding the vehicle keys. The victims stated he snatched their purses from them in attempt to find the vehicle keys. The victims went on to say when they had the chance they took off running to get distance and waited for ERPD to arrive. When officers arrived, they located a white Jetta unoccupied with both purses and the vehicle keys inside the vehicle. ERPD was unable to locate the suspect. Charges are being issued for Attempted Carjacking, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Multiple Traffic Charges.
25-008149 – 3600 BLK Fountain Avenue- Domestic Assault – A woman reported that her child’s father bit her during a verbal altercation in the parking lot of the apartment complex. She presented to police two bite marks she stated were caused by the man. A warrant for Domestic Assault will be sought.
Night Shift August 3: D Squad
25-008152 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane– Theft – A woman reported that neighbor’s very young children stole a tomato from her tomato vine, and she wanted to report the theft. Police explained to her that children of that age are not prosecuted for theft and advised her to speak with the parents about the matter.
25-008155-5000 BLK S Terrace-Warrant Service – Police observed a man sitting on the sidewalk of the listed address. A records check was conducted, and he was found to have three valid arrest warrants through Hamilton County Sessions Court for Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Burglary. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
Day Shift August 4: A Squad
No Complaint Number – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane – Theft – A woman reported, again, that neighborhood children stole tomato(s) from her roommate’s tomato vine and asked what she should do. Police reiterated to her that children of that age are not prosecuted for theft and advised her to have the roommate speak with the parents about the matter.
25-008180 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Unconscious Person – ERPD responded to the East entrance of the complex on a report a man was laying on the sidewalk unconscious. Upon arrival police contacted the party who stated he fell asleep for a moment. He was found to have numerous non-extraditable warrants out of Ohio. Officers advised him to take care of his warrants and to select better places to rest.
Night Shift August 4: C Squad
25-008185 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – Hotel management requested that a man and woman leave the motel after the couple had a loud argument. The woman had left prior to the arrival of police, and the man alleged the argument started after his wife got into a vehicle with a known drug dealer. He also stated the couple was splitting up due to the incident. The man was provided with a courtesy ride to his mother’s house. No charges are being sought.
25-008188 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Domestic Assault / Assist Other Agency – Police Officers responded to a domestic assault at the establishment’s drive through. Enroute to the scene, Officers were advised that the suspects left in their vehicle and headed toward the tunnels. Police located the suspect vehicle and stopped it in Chattanooga. Both stated there was only a verbal argument and denied any physical altercation. The female subject was found to have an active warrant through Sessions Court, and she was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Later in the shift, the responding Officers received a video showing the male striking the woman multiple times in the head and dragging her by her braids at the drive through. Based on this evidence, a warrant for Domestic Assault was obtained. Officers checked for the suspect at his home in Chattanooga, but he was not located.
25-008196 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Following a traffic stop, a man was arrested and charged with Driving on a Revoked License for DUI. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-008198 – 500 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Activity – Employees reported a customer was hiding in the women’s restroom from her date and his friend. Police located the men outside the restaurant, and both expressed concern for the woman’s welfare. Officers located the subject inside the restaurant and found she was highly intoxicated. She stated that she did not want to leave with the men and wanted to go home. Hamilton County EMS responded and evaluated her to ensure she was not under the influence of an illegal narcotic. Both men were checked for warrants and sent on their way. Police provided the woman with a courtesy ride to her residence.
25-008201 – 2400 BLK 15th Avenue – Warrant Service – A man was taken into custody for three Forfeiture Capis warrants through the City of East Ridge. The original charges were Resisting Arrest, Theft of Property, and Vandalism. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-008214 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – While in custody at Hamilton County Jail, a man was served with an arrest warrant from the City of East Ridge. The charge on the warrant was Theft of Property.
