The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.

Day Shift September 3: B Squad

26-008504- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Mental Health – Police made contact after a passerby observed a male tapping chairs behind the building. Police contacted the man, who stated he was playing an air guitar with the chair. He stated he just needed to stay near the tree for some shade since it was hot out.

26-008496- 4100 BLK Monroe Street- Suspicious Person – Police responded to the 4100 block of Monroe Street after a male parked his camper in the roadway and set up a station to raise money for marijuana legalization. The male refused to move when asked by store employees. After police arrived, the male moved the camper out of the roadway and was advised of East Ridge municipal codes regarding solicitation.

26-008499- 5300 BLK Bennett Road- Arrest – ERPD assisted the US Marshalls in taking a woman into custody on an outstanding Hamilton County Sessions warrant for aggravated animal cruelty. She was transported to Hamilton County Jail.

Night Shift September 3: D Squad

26-008514 – 1400 BLK North Smith Street – Narcotics Arrest – An ERPD Officer got out with two individuals suspected of possessing illegal narcotics. One individual gave a fake name and date of birth to the officer; he was quickly identified and placed in handcuffs. He stated he ate 1.5 grams of fentanyl. Officers searched for an abandoned bag in the area from which he had emerged. Suspected methamphetamine and Fentanyl were in the abandoned property. The bag was eventually identified as the suspect’s property by a witness. He was transported to the hospital for a possible overdose, and warrants were applied for.

No Number Assigned – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service – Dispatch advised that a party was in custody at the Catoosa County Jail, and he was showing several warrants through East Ridge City Court. Officers verified the warrants, and a hold request was sent to Catoosa County Jail.