The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Night Shift March 25: C Squad
26-002699 – 1400 BLK Ringgold Road– Search Warrant / Arrest – Utilizing information from another investigation, Police secured a search warrant for a room at the motel based on credible evidence for the presence of methamphetamine. Inside the room, ERPD located a woman with approximately 56 grams of suspected Methamphetamine in her possession. Additionally, Police located 114 THC pods, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, pills, a digital scale, and a large number of small bags. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale, Possession of THC for Resale, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Animal Cruelty.
26-002685 – 1600 BLK Glowmont Street – Theft / Case Resolved – Police Officers responded to the report of a theft. On scene, Police spoke with the pastor who stated he set his phone down during a class. When he returned, he found that his phone was taken by a person known by their first name only. Upon further investigation, ERPD determined the suspect’s identity. Officers located her at her residence and found she was in possession of the phone. She had apparently mistaken the phone as her own. The phone was recovered and the owner did not wish to pursue charges.
26-002688 – 1400 BLK Mana Lane – Missing and Endangered Person – The caller reported her roommate as missing. She believed that he left on foot with his service dog on March 24, 2026. The party is considered endangered due to a history of suicidal ideations, recent relocation from Florida, lack of local support, and no access to his prescribed medications. The party was entered into NCIC as missing and a notification was sent to neighboring agencies. ERPD is in the process of obtaining additional information for a bulletin release, if needed in this case.
26-02689 – 700 BLK South Seminole Drive – Domestic Disorder / Arrest – Police Officers responded to the report of an adult male threatening his mother and brother inside their residence. ERPD spoke with all involved individuals and determined that the suspect made verbal threats toward his mother and brother with a firearm displayed next to him. Police also found text messages in which he threatened to shoot his mother. He was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault.
26-002690 – 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street– Domestic Assault – A tenant reported hearing a woman scream for help in a neighboring hotel room. Police Officers responded to the location and found the female victim leaving the area in a truck. She stated that her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and prevented her from leaving their hotel room. Police observe multiple injuries that were consistent with her account of being assaulted. Officers found that the suspect fled the hotel and was not located in the surrounding area. Warrants for Aggravated Domestic Assault, Interference with 911, and False Imprisonment are pending.
26-002691 – 3800 BLK Kingwood Circle – Found Dog – A citizen reported finding a young female pit bull on his front porch. The reporting party was concerned that the dog was illegally dropped off by its owner. Police responded to the location and eventually found the dog. She appeared to be friendly and was wearing a collar with no ID tag. Animal Control Services were contacted.
26-002693 – 1500 BLK Keeble Street – Domestic Disorder – Police Officers were dispatched to a disorder at this residence involving an adult male and female. ERPD found that the male suspect fled the scene in a car prior to their arrival. The reporting party told police that she and her husband had an argument over cheating. While speaking with police, the woman became uncooperative with the investigation and did not want the suspect to be charged with a crime. Police found no physical evidence of an assault.
26-002694 – 1400 BLK Ringgold Road – Narcotics Violation / Arrest – Police Officers were searching for a domestic assault suspect near the motel when they found a male that resembled the perpetrator. Police officers approached the individual to verify his identity. Police then quickly determined he was not the suspect but also observed used hypodermic needles in the backpack he was carrying. The man was detained and during a consent search officers located 1.9g of Methamphetamine in his possession. The man was taken into custody, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and transported to Hamilton County Jail.
