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Criminal Court Clerk has New DL Reinstatement Program
In Hamilton County there are about 40,000 drivers who have either had their driver’s license suspended or revoked. The residual issues associated with this activity are numerous. Drivers are being … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 12: A Squad 26-005463 – 3800 BLK Bennett Road - Backup Fire - Officers responded to this address on report of … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests June 10-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 10-14. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]

Neal Arrested in Homicide of Missing Collegedale Man
COLLEGEDALE – Collegedale Police Detectives have arrested an individual in connection with the homicide of 56-year-old Robert George Locke, who was reported missing in late May. The investigation … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket for June 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. John Boyd - Evading, Resisting, Light … [Read More...]
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Law and Order June 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 16: B Squad 26-005595-4222 Ringgold Road-Unknown 911 - ERPD responded to the fuel station for a 911 hang-up; no signs of distress were located. Night Shift June 16: D Squad 26-005607 – 4800 BLK Delaware Drive - Disorder with a Weapon - A man was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Assault after brandishing a kitchen knife while threatening to kill his brother. When police performed a weapons frisk, he … [Read More...]

Red Wolves Win on Road
PORTLAND, ME. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves have bested the Portland Hearts of Pine with a final score of 2-1, in USL League One action. It’s one thing for a team to say they’re working on their weaknesses. That happens all the time. It’s another thing entirely for a team to follow through on that statement and see marked improvement. Coach Mackenzie has declared the Wolves are working to repair their streak of early defensive lapses. As of the One Knox match, the trend was killed. As of … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 11: B Squad 26-005414-6700 BLK Ringgold Road-Vandalism - While checking surrounding businesses for the vandalism suspect from 26-005413, police located several vehicles that had been vandalized in the service center parking lot; no suspect information is available at this time, report on file. 26-005428 - 1600 BLK Dupont Street - Suspicious Person - ERPD responded to the area after a concerned resident … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 10: B Squad 26-005376 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue- Vandalism - Police responded to the listed address for vandalism. The reporting party and owner of the vehicle reported that he parked his SUV in the parking lot the previous night and this morning at 0637 the passenger window was busted out and the glovebox was open. 26-005382-6500 BLK Ringgold Road-Intoxicated Person - Staff reported that a male subject … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests June 5-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 5-9. 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. Friday, June 5 MOORE, BRYANT KEITH2101 WOODSIDE ST CHATTANOOGA, 37408Age at Arrest: 45 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: LEAVING SCENE ACCIDENTLEAVING SCENE ACCIDENTDRIVING UNDER THE … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 9: A Squad 26-005351- 6900 BLK Wake Robin Drive- Alarm - Police responded to this address regarding an alarm that had been triggered. The homeowner advised it was accidental. Night Shift June 9: C Squad 26-005362 – 3700 BLK Larry Lane – Well Being Check - The reporting party stated that the subject was acting erratic in the restaurant and sending strange text messages. Police located the party at her … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 5: B Squad 25-012763 - 601 Justice Way - Warrant Service - A man was served with warrants for Theft Over $2500 and Driving Without a License while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. Night Shift June 5: D Squad 26-005249 – 3400 BLK Ringgold Road – DUI / Narcotics Arrest - An ERPD Officer noticed a stationary vehicle that appeared to have possibly hit the gas pumps. Officers contacted a male who was … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 8
Pursuit of Cyclist Ends in 4300 Block of Ringgold Road The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 4: A Squad 26-005183 – 1500 BLK Heather Street - Unconscious / Back EMS - The resident at the above address found an unresponsive woman in his back yard a few steps away from the hotel cut through to the South Parking lot on his way to work. The woman was heavily intoxicated and transported for treatment. To identify the woman police visited her hotel … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket June 9
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 9. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Martin Cofer - Tampering, Evading. Cooper Stapleton - Evading, Revoked DL, Fraud Use of Debit Card. Nijal Fitzpatrick - Possession Cocaine/Resale/Capias, Possession Firearm during Felony/Capias. Possession Marijuana/Resale/Capias, Possession MDMA/Capias, Possession Oxy/Capias, Possession Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. David Fricks - … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 31-June 4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 4. 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 31 None Monday, June 1 None Tuesday, June 2 DAVIS, MICHAEL ANTHONY3600 FOUNTAIN AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37334Age at Arrest: 31 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 3: B Squad 26-005149 – 6900 BLK Martha Avenue - Disorder/Arrest - Officers responded to this address after the caller reported her ex-boyfriend was at her house, refusing to leave. On scene, the altercation was found to be verbal only; however, the man had a valid arrest warrant out of East Ridge for Domestic Assault and was subsequently taken into custody. 26-005155 – 700 BLK Bacon Trail– Watchlist– The … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift June 2: B Squad 26-005108- 800 BLK South Germantown Road- Assault - Police responded to a civil dispute that turned physical when the suspect shoved two members of a contract tree cutting service. The party was arrested on two counts of simple assault. 26-005118 – 3900 BLK South Mission Oaks Drive - Deceptive Practice - A party reported being the target of a scammer using Publisher's Clearing House as a ruse. … [Read More...]

Law and Order June 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 29: A Squad 26-004966 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive– Evading/Narcotics Arrest - Officers attempted to stop a party riding a bicycle for traffic law violations. When officers initiated the stop in the 1500 block of Fruitland Drive, the suspect became verbally aggressive, began yelling, and fled on his bicycle. Officers pursued the suspect and deployed two TASERs while he was in motion; both deployments were … [Read More...]

Charlotte Bests Red Wolves in USL League One Play
The Chattanooga Red Wolves fell to the Charlotte Independence, 3-2, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One play. Twenty-six seconds and the men from Charlotte made their presence known. It was clear this match would be nothing like the Richmond game. Following in the 12th was a second goal, earning Charlotte an early 2-0 lead over the Wolves. All they would have to do was hold that advantage. That’s not what happened, of course. Josh Ramos sent a meteor by Charlotte’s Matt Levy, … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests May 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 24-30. 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 24 None Monday, May 25 BOONE, JOE WILLIAM115 S HOWELL STREET HOMELESS CHATTANOOGA,Age at Arrest: 52 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: VANDALISMBURGLARY YOC BAMACA, … [Read More...]





