UPDATE: East Ridge Police identified the victim's in Sunday afternoon's crash on I-75. They are Lane Smith, 23, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and David Huggins, 61, of Dawsonville, Georgia. A Tractor … [Read More...]
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Police Shoot and Kill Man Who Was Using Car as a Weapon
Late Friday afternoon, police shot and killed the driver of a car at Hamilton Place Mall. According to a press release, at about 5:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department officers in the area of the … [Read More...]

HCSO Corrections Services Re-Entry Program Hosts Inmate Job Fair
On Friday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Program hosted a job and resource fair at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center for inmates who are nearing their release date. … [Read More...]

Man Killed in Fall from Parking Garage
The Chattanooga Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a person fell from a parking structure in the 600 block of Broad Street Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 3:43 p.m., … [Read More...]

CPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder Investigation
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Tezdris Russell in connection with an attempted murder and robbery that occurred in the 700 block of East MLK Blvd. on April 22. At … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for May 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Michael Barker - Felony Evading/PTR. Brandon Blount - Child Neglect (5), Child Endangerment (5). Crystal Castleberry - Theft of Property. Richard Cooley - ID Theft/For Capias, Theft of Property/For Capias. Keundra Douglas - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Shannon Harwood - Theft over $10,000/For Capias. Justin Lowery - Reckless … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 15 No Case Number- 3400 BLK Crabtree Drive-CPR in progress - Police were dispatched to an unconscious and unresponsive party at the listed address. Officers arrived on scene, and began to render aid to the party until EMS arrived. Hamilton County EMS transported the individual for treatment. 25-005152-3600 BLK Ida Belle Lane-Harassment - Police met with a man at the East Ridge Police Department lobby on a … [Read More...]

CPD Makes Arrest in North Hickory Street Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 34-year-old Demontra Collins in relation to the North Hickory Street homicide that occurred on May 14. On Wednesday afternoon at 3:47, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 1200 block of North Hickory Street. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a 27-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately began life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 14 25-005105-3100 BLK Ringgold Road-Pedestrian Struck - Police responded to the eastbound tunnel for a report of a pedestrian struck. The party was travelling through the eastbound tunnel when he was clipped by another vehicle's mirror. He had no visible injuries and denied medical attention on scene. 25-005113-3400 BLK Gail Drive-Disorder/Warrant Arrest- Police responded to the listed address for a … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 13 25-005072 – 100 BLK Interstate 75 NB – Disorder - Police were called to the Welcome Center to defuse a disorder between a repo company and a driver of a tractor trailer. The repo company and driver agreed to drop the trailer to allow the owner of the trailer to retrieve it. Welcome Center Security aware and okay with the trailer staying overnight. 25-005068 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Flooding - Officers … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 11-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 11-13. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, May 11 BAXTER, JUSTIN CORDELL208 PRINCESS LANE ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 27 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: RECKLESS DRIVINGLEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT WHIDDON, ERICA … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 9 25-004918 – 3500 BLK Pinellas Lane – Domestic Assault - A man was arrested for Domestic Assault and Interference with Emergency Calls after the victim reported he threw a frying pan at her, striking her in the rib, and took her phone away from her while she was speaking with a 9-1-1 call taker. Night Shift May 9 25-004939-4300 BLK Ringgold Road-Unconscious/DUI Arrest - The police responded to a report of … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 7-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 7-10. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 7 BROCK, MICHAEL RONNELL344 FRAWLY RD EAST RIDGE, 37321Age at Arrest: 50 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING FREEMAN, LOIS DENISE5222 SLAYTON AVE … [Read More...]

CPD Requests Public Assistance with Interstate 24 Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for assistance from the public in relation to the homicide that occurred on Interstate 24 on May 4. As CPD's Homicide Unit continues their investigation, we are asking for anyone that was traveling in the area of Rossville Boulevard and/or Interstate 24 Eastbound on May 4 between the hours of 2:45 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., who may have observed vehicles driving erratically, road rage, or any other suspicious activity, to call the Homicide Tip Line at … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket May 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 15. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Ernest Andrews - Criminal Impersonation/PTR. Katie Cain - Possession Cocaine/Resale/PTR, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container. DeJohn Colvin - Felony Evading, Possession Firearm during Felony, Drugs/Resale, Tampering, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Conspiracy, Drug Paraphernalia. Marcus Kennemer - Theft of … [Read More...]

CPD Makes Arrest in Swan Road Robbery
Juvenile Charged with Attempted Murder and Carjacking The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday. At 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road. When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported him to a local hospital. The … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 8 25-004883 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue - Disorder/Burglary - Police spoke with the complainant who stated he had seen three males looking through his car, which contained multiple tools and parts. The males left the scene and were seen going to another, nearby complex. The reporting party stated he did not want to press charges since none of his belongings were missing. 25-004871- 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd.- … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 7 25-004832- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Rd.- Disorder Prevention - Police arrived at this residence at the request of a resident who stated she and her boyfriend ended their relationship. She wished for the police to stand by to prevent any disorder from occurring. Police stood by as she gathered his belongings. After the boyfriend left, she invited the officer inside to do a walk-through of the home. Police … [Read More...]

Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6 25-004795 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road - Fraud - An employee of a construction company called to report fraud. A check was intercepted, and the payee/plus amount was changed. The company needed a report made so they can give it to the bank. Charges pending upon the identification of suspect. 25-004800- 1500 BLK Melody Lane-Noise Complaint - A party called to report his neighbor’s dogs barking excessively at … [Read More...]

HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Tuesday, at approximately 4:55 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Delta Housing Unit requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate. Corrections deputies and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit and began to render life-saving medical aid including CPR and the use of an AED. Upon arrival of fire and EMS personnel, the inmate, Christopher Dewayne Ohara, was transported to a local medical facility for further treatment where … [Read More...]