The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift July 8
25-007272 – 1517 Tombras Ave – Warrant Service – A party was arrested on two outstanding East Ridge Forfeiture Capias warrants for Felony Evading and Improper Display. He was taken into custody without incident.
25-007269 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – A woman was served warrants for Solicitation of a Minor, Indecent Exposure and Sexual Battery of an Authority Figure whilst in custody at Hamilton County Jail.
25-007256 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Deceptive Practice – Police spoke with the complainant who stated that she had dropped off multiple checks at the East Ridge Post Office on June 19 or 20. She was later notified that two of those checks had been altered (washed) and attempts were made to cash them. Fortunately, she had already placed stop payments on the checks, preventing any financial loss. The RP stated other clients of hers who are supposed to receive checks have complained they have not yet received them and may have more fraudulent activity occurring later.
25-007262 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd – Drug Arrest – Crime Suppression Units stopped a vehicle for a window tint violation. Upon a probable cause search the driver was found in possession of 29.6 grams of marijuana, .5 gram of Meth, 2 Ecstasy tablets, and multiple scales. He was charged and the investigation is ongoing.
25-007265- 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Deceptive Practice – Police spoke with a woman who advised her I.D. and Social Security card had been used to gain employment with a hotel. She advised she lives in Texas and has never been to Chattanooga. Police spoke with the suspect who advised she received the documents from an unknown female in Chattanooga. The subject stated she needed documents to work in the United States. Th complainant advised she did not want to press charges and wanted her to stop using her identification documents.
Night Shift July 8
25-007277 – 5900 BLK Ringgold Road – Domestic Assault / Narcotics Violation / Arrest – Police responded to an Assault in Progress and found that a man had assaulted his girlfriend. The subject attempted to walk away from the incident but was detained after a brief verbal exchange. While investigating the incident, Police observed a bag of marijuana in plain view in the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle yielded 30 grams of marijuana and the male suspect took full responsibility for it. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and was charged with Domestic Assault, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.
25-007282 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – While in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, a party was served with a Petition to Revoke warrant through the City of East Ridge. The original charge for the arrest warrant was Theft over $2,500.
25-007286 – 6400 BLK Ringgold Road – Mentally Disturbed / Back EMS – Police received multiple calls concerning an adult male running into traffic near Dunkin Donuts. On scene, Police located a party who had minor lacerations on his arm. The party stated he accidentally cut himself while recycling cans and then lost his shoe in the middle of Ringgold Road. EMS treated him at the scene, and he denied having any suicidal ideations. He graciously agreed to remain on the sidewalks for the rest of the evening.
25-007287 – 3200 BLK Ringgold Rd – Traffic Stop / Warrant Service – While conducting traffic control operations, Police observed a white Ford Edge drive around a police barricade and head towards moving traffic. An officer stopped the vehicle and identified the driver and passenger. Police found that one had an active warrant through East Ridge for Theft of Property. The other initially gave an alias of but quickly provided her correct name. She received several traffic citations to include Driving on a Suspended License.
25-007290 – 3200 BLK Ringgold Rd – Identity Theft / Arrest – During a traffic stop, a man initially provided his cousin’s identity to evade arrest. He had active warrants through both East Ridge and Collegedale. During a search incident to arrest, an officer found a straw with a white powdery substance in his possession. The party was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and was charged with Identity Theft and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (Related to ERPD 25-007287).
