The driver of an out-of-control pickup truck was rushed to a local hospital after crashing her vehicle into the side of the East Ridge Fire and Police Services Center at about 4:20 on Monday … [Read More...]
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CPD Investigating Brainerd Road Gas Station Shooting
Just after noon on February 13, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call at a gas station in the 4700 block of Brainerd Road. When the officers arrived on scene they found a … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Feb. 11-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 11-15. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]

Student at Brainerd High Arrested for Threat
On Friday at approximately 9:00 am, the staff at Brainerd High School received a threat of mass violence via a phone call. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (and the … [Read More...]

East Lake Academy Teacher Arrested on Multiple Charges Involving a Student
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 32-year-old Kenya White on 12 counts of Solicitation of a Minor by Electronic Means, Solicitation of a Minor, and Kidnapping. On February 16, 2023, … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 13 25-001602 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Vehicle - Officers received notification of a Nissan … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket Feb. 28
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Garland Eastman Jr. - Possession Schedule II/PTR (2), Possession Marijuana/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Possession Handgun while DUI, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Violation Order of Protection, Resisting. Jeremy Freeman - Child Abuse (2). Christopher Hindman - Possession Meth, Tampering. Ricky Jacinto Bautista - Resisting, Burglary of Auto, … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 12 25-001555 – 1200 BLK S Seminole Drive – Check Hazard - Police were called to check on a pothole that grew exponentially due to the rain. Police closed the road down while streets department evaluated the situation. Street Department shut down NB lane of S Seminole, leaving SB lane open for one-way travel. 25-001566 – 3600 BLK Indian Trail – Unconscious Person - Police were dispatched to the residence … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 11 25-001517 – 3636 Ringgold Road Food City – Disorder - Officers responded after employees reported a female was causing a disturbance in the store. As police arrived in the area, an employee identified a gray minivan leaving the parking lot as belonging to the subject. An officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver. She claimed she was upset she was asked for … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Feb. 7-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 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. Friday, February 7 CRESTWELL, ASHLEY MARIE1413 MANA LANE APT 12 EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 34 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCHILD ABUSECHILD ABUSE CROSS, RENEE JVONNE1226 POPLAR ST … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 10 25-001481 – 600 BLK S Germantown Road– Open Door - A concerned citizen reported the rear door of this residence had been left open since the previous evening. Officers conducted a search of the residence and, finding no one inside, secured the door. Police later spoke with the resident who advised that the door malfunctions at times. 25-001474- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Forgery - Store management … [Read More...]

Man Charged in Sunday Shooting
On Sunday afternoon just after 1 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 5000 block of Woodland View Circle. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old girl with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime Scene Unit … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 7 No number – 1400 BLK Mana Lane – Warrant service - Detectives and patrol served a warrant on a female at this location. Patrol transported the female to Hamilton County Jail for housing. 25-001366 – 4350 Ringgold Road – Theft - Management reported a male entered the parking lot in a Ford Expedition and stole a lawn mower. The suspect was identified and warrant for Theft of Property will be … [Read More...]

Municipal Court Docket Feb. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, February 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Markell Ash - Theft less than $1,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Stacey Ball - Possession Schedule IV/Petition to Revoke. Riley Chastain - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Drug Paraphernalia/PTR. Cory Foster - Possession Cocaine/Resale. Kevin Gann - Possession Meth/PTR. Alexander Hutson - Theft/Shoplifting/Capias. Michael Owen - Theft/Shoplifting. Holly … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 6 25-001326-3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft - The manager reported that a party entered the business and stole items. The party was identified via her driver's license picture, and staff confirmed that she was the suspect. Warrants will be sought on this party for theft of property. 25-001327 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity - Police responded after a caller reported a homeless party was … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Feb. 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 2-6. 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, February 2 JIMINEZ, JESUS FELIX3400 LISA DRIVE, APT. 10 EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 18 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeUNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMDRIVING WITHOUT DRIVERS LICENSE … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 5 25-001298-1300 BLK Green Lake Road- Disorder/ indecent exposure - The same party from the 4100 BLK of Bennet Road went to the corner store across the street and was asked to leave. He then went to the rear of the business and the neighboring house had juveniles playing in the yard. The juveniles and parents stated that the man exposed himself in view of the three juveniles. Night Shift February … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 4 25-001256 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road - Deceptive Practice - Police spoke with the owner who stated his daughters had received a phone call today from an unknown individual who stated they needed to pay to receive their business license. The daughters both left the business and were told to transfer $460. The daughters went to a third party business and deposited the money. At this time, no suspect has … [Read More...]

House Fire Claims a Life; Two Others Hurt
RINGGOLD _ A woman lost her life early Wednesday morning after fire erupted in her home, leaving her husband and brother injured after they tried to extinguish the flames. A neighbor called Catoosa County E-911 shortly before 4:00 a.m. reporting the house next door at 113 Garden Grove Lane was on fire. The first of several responding fire companies arrived on the scene reporting heavy fire and smoke conditions throughout most of the home. The homeowner was outside with visible injuries to his … [Read More...]

Law and Order Feb. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 31 25-001110- 200 BLK Windmere Drive- Theft from a vehicle - The resident reported between 0200 and 0800 hours the passenger side window of his Honda Accord had been broken, and his royal blue backpack which contained a binder, a black LG laptop, Bose headphones, and a TI84 calculator had been taken from the vehicle. 25-001117 – 6000 BLK Wentworth Ave – Suspicious Activity - Dispatch received an … [Read More...]

ERPD Arrests Jan.26-Feb. 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 26-Feb.1. 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, January 26 EBERHARDT, CHARLES4204 DORRIS ST CHATTANOOGA, 37410Age at Arrest: 74 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTINGSHOPLIFTING MCKAIG, ASHLYN … [Read More...]