The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift October 21: Alpha Team
26-010141 – 1000 BLK Greens Lake Road – Disorder – A man reported to dispatch that he was “having trouble with a guy” and refused to elaborate. On scene, police found both men separated. The caller stated an argument originated from a disagreement over vehicle speeds on a side street. Both parties agreed to remain separated. Minutes later, the man called again, saying the other was harassing him. Both parties had resumed their disagreement from their respective houses over 100 feet apart. Both parties agreed to go inside until tensions cooled.
Night Shift October 21: Charlie Team
26-010150 – 5300 BLK Spriggs Street – Noise Complaint – Police responded to the above address regarding a dog that had reportedly been barking for several hours. Upon arrival, officers observed the dog barking continuously and roaming at large in the street. Officers contacted the dog’s owner and advised him that the dog could not roam freely off his property. The owner stated he would bring the dog inside for the night.
Day Shift October 22: Alpha Team
26-010164 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – LPR Hit / Traffic Stop – Police received an LPR hit in the 5400 block of Ringgold Road for a vehicle wanted for questioning regarding felony theft. Patrol located the vehicle leaving the bank. The driver and owner advised she purchased the Ford Focus on October 8 and installed the plate from her Honda, ironically, associated with an active felony theft investigation. She told police that her son drove her Honda bearing the tag prior to it being impounded by police. She produced a new title for the Focus. The woman was advised to remove the tag and properly register the vehicle.
26-0010166 – Dunlap Avenue/Gleason Drive – Traffic Stop – ERPD conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Focus with an expired temporary tag and a brake light out. A small baggie with suspected meth residue and a small baggie with suspected marijuana residue were located inside the vehicle.
26-010169 – 5300 BLK Weaver Street – Residential Fire – Police assisted with traffic control while ERFD personnel extinguished a fire in the crawlspace.
Night Shift October 22: Charlie Team
26-010182 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service – A suspect was served with a warrant for Agg. Criminal Trespass.
26-010180 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Arrest – Officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Hyundai sedan for a faulty passenger-side brake light. During the stop, a strong odor of marijuana was detected, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of suspected Methamphetamine, Crack-Cocaine, Fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. A woman was charged with Simple Possession of Methamphetamine while a male was charged with Possession of Fentanyl for Resale, Possession of Crack-Cocaine for Resale, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both parties were taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail.
26-010183 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Escape/Auto Theft – A CON patient escaped the hospital and ran across the street to an apartment complex where she immediately stole a Door-Dasher’s running vehicle. A short time later, the woman was located at her residence and taken into custody for Auto Theft and an outstanding warrant for Theft. The stolen auto was located abandoned down the street and returned to the owner.
