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Mother’s Day Tea Party Set for May 11
The City of East Ridge Parks and Recreation will be hosting their second annual Mother’s Day Tea Party on Saturday, May 11th. This special event, dedicated to celebrating moms of all ages, will be … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 23 19-013955- 7600 BLK Standifer Gap Road- Recovered Firearm- Chattanooga Police conducted a search warrant … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 19 24-004917 – 700 BLK Frawley Road – Pedestrian Struck – A male called in advising his foot had been run … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 19-21
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-21. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Public Auction Set for April 24 & 27
The East Ridge Police Department, The City of East Ridge, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, and Hamilton County are selling seizure, drug seizure, confiscated guns, firearms, vehicles, & … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for April 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Brenden Fears - Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment. Kawanna Foster - Forgery, Identity Theft, Criminal Simulation, Criminal Impersonation, Revoked DL. Justin Gass - Theft over $1,000, Burglary of Auto. Dustin Gray - Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Possession Heroin/Resale, Tampering, Drug Paraphernalia. Stephen Hamilton - Possession Meth/PTR. Elijah Hodge - … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 17 24-004836- 1300 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Unknown 911- The caller advised there was a fugitive at an address on Saint Thomas Street. Police located the caller and advised him to only use 911 for emergencies. The report was found to be false. 24-004842- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Suspicious Person- The caller advised a male was knocking on doors at the motel. Police located the male and advised him to … [Read More...]
Corrections Sergeant Assaulted by Inmate
On Wednesday night a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Sergeant was assaulted on duty while attempting to move an inmate from an isolation unit in the George 3 Housing Unit at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. The preliminary investigation revealed that Inmate Nicholas Pillows broke the screen glass of the video visitation kiosk located inside his isolation unit and was preparing to use the screen glass as a weapon. As corrections deputies approached and tried to enter … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April -15-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 15-18. 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. Monday, April 15 POWERS, ROGER ALLEN448 SLEEPY VALLEY RD MADISONVILLE, 37354Age at Arrest: 41 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeAGGRAVATED ARSONRECKLESS ENDANGERMENTRECKLESS ENDANGERMENTRECKLESS … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit with Suspect
Stolen Vehicle Recovered On the evening of April 17, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle being pursued by Collegedale Police Department. The pursuit began near the 5580 block of Little Debbie Parkway. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies joined in the pursuit near the 7400 block of Old Lee Highway. The vehicle pursuit would eventually lead Collegedale Police Department and HCSO personnel throughout the I-75 and Bonny Oaks area until HCSO … [Read More...]
Hit on License Plate Reader Leads to Drug Bust
On Tuesday, at approximately 5:30 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel were alerted to a stolen vehicle from a hit on their Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) while driving south on I-75 near Highway 153. The HCSO deputy followed the vehicle as they traveled down East Brainerd Road to Hickory Valley Road. The vehicle then turned into the Arden Landing Apartment Homes and stopped in a parking space. At this time, the HCSO Deputy attempted a traffic stop. The driver and right rear … [Read More...]
HCSO Detective Assaulted During Narcotics Investigation
On Wednesday morning just before 11 a.m., preliminary information obtained at the scene indicates Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives were conducting an investigation into narcotic distribution in Hamilton County that resulted in a subsequent investigative stop near the 5500 block of Highway 58. During that interaction, commands were given to the suspect to which the individual ignored and attempted to flee from detectives in his vehicle from the parking lot. As the vehicle … [Read More...]
April 17 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 16 24-004792 – 1300 BLK Spring Creek Road – Disorder – Police responded to this address after an unknown male was cursing at the church employees and refusing to leave. The party left prior to the police’s arrival. 24-004785- 1300 BLK Spring Creek Road- Arrest- A different man from the above incident was arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after disturbing staff at the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 12 24-004609- 3600 BLK Ida Belle Lane- AOA/Medical Call- The caller advised an elderly male at this address was bleeding from his eyes and nose. Officers stood by while EMS handled the call. Night Shift April 12 23-005042 – 7609 Standifer Gap Road – Arrest-Warrant – A woman was arrested on three warrants which originated from an incident in the 3600 BLK Ringgold Road on April 16, 2023. 24-004630 – 600 BLK … [Read More...]
Brainerd Students Arrested for Robbery
HCSO Arrests Two in Connection to Incident at School On Monday afternoon at about 1:30 p.m., a student at Brainerd High School reported to the SRD that three students had attacked another student in the bathroom, attempting to steal their watch before they were able to escape. Upon further investigation, two suspects involved in the incident were identified and were then arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. The two students who were arrested are being … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 11-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 11-14. 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. Thursday, April 11 CLAYTON, STEVEN HEARLHOMELESS CHATTANOOGA, 374155968Age at Arrest: 71 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION NEWBERRY, MISTY LYNN727 E 11TH ST CHATTANOOGA, … [Read More...]
DOD Announces Training Operation in Hamilton County
Residents May Hear Loud Noises or See Choppers The U.S. Department of Defense will be conducting training in the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County beginning Monday, April 15 through Saturday, April 20. This training exercise has been carefully planned and coordinated long in advance with law enforcement and local authorities. It is not in response to any current local or world events. This type of training is frequently conducted numerous times a year in small and large cities … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit with Shooting Suspect
On Saturday afternoon at about 1 p.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle that had been BOLO’d out of Chattanooga in connection to a shooting suspect that had evaded Chattanooga Police Department personnel. The suspect vehicle was a silver Dodge Challenger with two black racing stripes. The deputy got behind the vehicle on Highway 58. The vehicle then exited Highway 58 onto Highway 153 North and accelerated to a high rate of speed. Deputies pursued the suspect until … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for April 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Tracey Appleberry - Theft/Petition to Revoke. Jamius Boyd - Theft under $1,000. Dominique Brown - Revoked DL/For Capias, Center of Lane, Insurance. Jeremy Burnette - Fail to Appear, Cancelled DL, Insurance, Registration. Ivette Echenique - Criminal Trespass. Jarrell Espy - Possession Meth/For Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/For Capias. Ladarrius Hunter - … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting of April 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScqE-rAOLSw Click here for the meeting's agenda. … [Read More...]