Sterling Holdings LLC has acquired the property at 1410 N. Mack Smith Road, the site of the former Budgetel Inn. Sterling Holdings LLC is the entity associated with the Gateway Development, of which … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Dec. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 9 : A Squad 25-012723 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Road - Traffic Stop / Arrest - Police conducted a traffic stop … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 4-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 4-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 5: B Squad 25-012610 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road - Disorder/Civil Matter - Police responded to the restaurant … [Read More...]
Gravitt Announces Re-Election Bid for Register of Deeds
Marc Gravitt, the Hamilton County Register of Deeds, has announced he will run for re-election in the May primary election. The East Ridge Republican has served as the Register of Deeds since first … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating E. 33rd St. Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:50 pm on Saturday in the 1900 block of E 33rd Street. Officers responded and located an adult male … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket Dec. 9
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 9. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Donna Brown - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Caderius Word - Possession Meth/Resale, Evading, Possession Firearm during Felony, Possession Fentanyl, Possession Oxycodone, Felon in Possession Firearm, Possession Xanax, Resisting. Matthew Barnes - Harassment. Asia Brown - Domestic Assault. Corneilous Bruce - Theft under $1,000 … [Read More...]
Helton Gets Pre-Trial Diversion in Florida Case
Former East Ridge Judge Cris Helton was granted pre-trial diversion, Thursday, by a Florida judge in a case in which he allegedly threatened to kill his wife. According to a court document, Helton was charged with threatening to kill his wife on September 28. The charge was reduced to Disorderly Conduct. He was fined $100 and will be allowed to have "peaceful contact" with the victim. In addition, the former judge will be required to perform 20 hours of community service and complete and online … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 3 : A Squad 25-012531 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive - Miscellaneous Complaint - Several residents on Fruitland Drive collaboratively requested police due to an aggressive dog. The residents advised that they contacted Animal Services, but nothing was done, and they wished to file a complaint. Officers directed them to the police station. It was found that a previous complaint on the animal had been heard … [Read More...]
Dean Asking for Another Term as Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk
The Vote Vince Dean campaign officially announces that Vince Dean will seek another term as the Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk. The Office of Criminal Court Clerk functions independently in the Judicial Process. The role of the office is specifically articulated in the Tennessee State Code and is completely under the direction of the Criminal Court Clerk. While it works closely with the Courts that it serves, it is autonomous and provides support, as needed to those courts. The … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 30-Dec. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. 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, Nov. 30 BRAVO-VICENTE, MANUEL1509 FRUITLAND DR EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 18 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION QUERO, CHRIS … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Lee Highway
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on the morning of December 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 7700 block of Lee Highway. As the deputy returned to his patrol vehicle to verify identification, the passenger exited and the driver fled, initiating a pursuit. Deputies utilized a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect vehicle to slow before ultimately crashing into a Chrysler van. The driver, Seth Livingston, fled on foot but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. He was taken to … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 2 : B Squad 25-012486- Bennett Rd/Shadowlawn Drive- Animal Call- An anonymous RP requested police check the area for a rooster crowing. No signs were detected at the time of the call, and police requested the caller provide a more accurate location for further assistance if the matter persisted throughout the day. 25-012497 – 1400 BLK Mack Smith Road - Criminal Trespass Warning - A man was issued a … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26: B Squad 25-012333- 5000 BLK Newport Drive – Suspicious - A woman reported she is house-sitting at the above residence for the homeowner and wished to document a suspicious incident. She advised an older maroon Nissan SUV with no registration plates pulled in front of the residence. A tall, thin male exited the vehicle, pulled a hood over his head, and knocked on the door. After receiving no … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-29. 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, Nov. 23 OVERTON, BROOKLYN JOLEIGH5006 CAROLYN LANE CHATTNOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 19 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: POSSESSION OF METH (SELL, DEL. OR … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Dockett December 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, December 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Jason Brown - 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery. Liza Butler - Carjacking, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault. Jontae Duckett - 1st Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Assault. Tiffany Eustice - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Miranda Gifford - Possession Meth/PTR. Lisa Hillman - Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. John … [Read More...]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
With Black Friday upon us, Sheriff Austin Garrett Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Driving Safety Never drive intoxicated. Expect heavy traffic and delays near major shopping areas. Obey traffic signals and watch for pedestrians. Parking Lot Safety Always lock your vehicle so that any firearm, valuables or purchases not carried on your person … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 25 : A Squad 25-012301 – 8900 BLK Lee Highway - Warrant Service - A Bradley County deputy met ERPD to affect transport of a man on an active East Ridge warrant for Theft. Valley was taken into custody and transported to HCSO without incident. 25-012290 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road- Disorder/Arrest - The caller requested police remove his girlfriend from his apartment due to her screaming and unplugging … [Read More...]
City of East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 26. All properties scheduled for Friday garbage and recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 1. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup date. For more information about … [Read More...]
U-Turn Leads to Drug Bust
A motorist's illegal U-turn resulted in the East Ridge Police Department making a substantial drug bust on Saturday. According to a press release from the department, police on routine patrol observed a Cadillac make an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. The patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as Caderius Word and the passenger as Brooklyn Overton. After the police instructed Word to exit the vehicle several … [Read More...]
Law and Order November 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21: B Squad 25-012147 500 BLK Sharondale Drive- Residential Fire - Police responded to this residence for a report of a residential fire. Police assisted with traffic control while ERFD put out the blaze. Night Shift November 21: D Squad 25-012177-3700 BLK Fountain Avenue- Assault - Police were called to the apartment above to a female party claiming that two females had dragged her by the hair, kicked, … [Read More...]