The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift July 18
25-007595 – 500 BLK South Seminole Drive– Theft of Property – A party called ERPD to report someone had stolen his E-Bike. He stated that he had last saw it on 07/17/25 around 2130hrs. The E-Bike value is $2200; charges pending upon the identification of the suspect.
Night Shift July 18
25-007601 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road – Deceptive Practice – An unidentified male defrauded a woman by posing as a bank manager and convinced the victim to deposit several hundred dollars into a cryptocurrency machine.
25-007610 – 3100 BLK Ringgold Road – Intoxicated Person – A man was arrested for public intoxication after creating a public disturbance during an episode of drug induced paranoia. A concerned motorist reported seeing the man panicking in the Bachmann Tunnels. When police encountered him, he was holding a THC vape while lying on the ground in the tunnel and stated he was hiding from a bomb that would explode.
25-007599 -100 I-75 South – MVC Unknown/DUI – Following a crash investigation in which a Volkswagen Passat collided with the rear of a stationary Semi, a female driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. She was placed into custody and transported for medical clearance and treatment. Due to medical needs at the time, a warrant is being sought for DUI.
Day Shift July 19
25-007628 – 900 BLK Donaldson Road – Disorder – ERPD received a call for a disorder with a weapon. Upon arrival no weapon was present, and it was found to be a disorder among neighbors because of a child riding too close to the RP’s vehicle.
Night Shift July 19
25-007635 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – A man was served an Alias Capias warrant while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. The original charge was driving on a revoked, suspended, or canceled license.
Day Shift July 20
25-007663 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Harassment – A man reported his nephew sent several threatening text messages to him after he refused to send him money in an app. At this time, the complainant did not wish to seek prosecution but wanted the incident to be documented in case the subject should visit either of his residences in the East. It should be noted that the suspect has a verified warrant through the East Ridge Police Department for Theft Over $10,000. According to the complaint, the subject is between homes and drives a gold-orange VW Jetta.
Night Shift July 20
25-007670 – 5900 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder with a Weapon – Police responded to the above address after a caller reported someone had attempted to stab them. Officers were unable to locate the victim, and dispatch was unable to reach the caller on the callback. Officers spoke with several witnesses on the scene who reported that there was no disorder with a weapon. The witnesses did state that an unidentified male came into the restaurant and caused a disorder, but the male was no longer on the scene when officers arrived.
Day Shift July 21
25-007683 – Interstate 24 at Exit 183 – Found Property – Police were called to the eastbound exit ramp after a construction crew digging found a Glock pistol. The weapon was reported stolen in 2018. The owner was notified, and the firearm was removed from NCIC.
25-007681 – 6000 BLK Ringgold Road – Burglary of an Auto – A man reported that he and his brother’s wallets were stolen from his gold 2000 Honda Accord. The wallets, which contained IDs, Social Security cards, and work permits, were taken while the vehicle was locked but had its windows slightly open. No surveillance cameras were present, and no suspects have been identified.
Night Shift July 21
25-007692 – 5400 BLK Clemons Road – Suspicious Activity – The caller reported a white Jeep followed her home and she believed the driver was an adult male she is familiar with. She stated that the man knew her through her old job, and he had spotted her earlier in the day at a business in Chattanooga. Police checked the area but did not locate a white Jeep or an individual matching the suspect’s description.
25-007694 – 800 BLK Belvoir Avenue – Well-Being Check – A concerned citizen advised that his neighbor had not been seen in several days. Police went to the home and found the party was conscious but lying on the floor of her den. Police and EMS personnel spoke with the female and determined she had potential health issues. The female was transported to a local hospital where she was admitted for medical treatment.
25-007697 – 700 BLK S Germantown Road – Suspicious Vehicle – Police located an unoccupied blue Hyundai Sonata sitting in a church parking lot. The officer observed front end damage and red paint transfer, but the vehicle was not associated with any BOLOs or reported crashes in the area. The owner of the vehicle was not located.
