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Police Briefs for Oct. 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 24 24-013606 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle – Lost Property - Police contacted the reporting party via … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 21-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 21-24. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Christmas Parade Shaping Up
The City of East Ridge is thrilled to announce that the annual Christmas Parade will light up the streets on Saturday, November 23. As one of the first cities in Hamilton County to usher in the … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 23 24-013557 – 1600 BLK Prater Road – Violation Order of Protection - Warrants are being sought to arrest a … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 22 24-011500 – S Germantown Road & Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop - Officers conducted a traffic stop on … [Read More...]
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New Mobile Health Units Roll Out
One Unit Dedicated to General Health Services, a Second Will Support Homeless Population On Tuesday, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced the Health Department’s launch of two new mobile health units designed to bring essential healthcare and social services, such as the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program, directly to communities. This initiative aims to improve residents’ accessibility to healthcare and focuses on serving our homeless population. “With a renewed focus on our … [Read More...]
Parkridge Hosting ‘Crush the Crisis’ Medication Take Back Event
Parkridge Health System announced Tuesday that it is hosting its annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day on Saturday, Oct. 26, to help raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications. The event, which coincides with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offers the community an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of medications … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 21 24-013466– 3100 BLK Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank Municipal Court – Arrest-Warrant - A woman was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Order of Protection. 24-013476 – 500 BLK Wando Drive – Alarm - Police responded for a motion activation and found the residence secure. Night Shift October 21 24-013479 – 7609 Standifer Gap – Warrant Service - Police were notified the jail had a party in custody and … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 18 24-013327 – 7600 BLK Standifer Gap Road - Warrant Service - A woman was served with an Alias Capias for Shoplifting while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. 24-013324 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service - An officer transported a man and woman from the Bradley County Jail to the Hamilton County Jail where they were each served with an Alias Capias warrant out of East Ridge. 24-013332 – 3500 … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests for Oct. 18-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 18-20. 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, October 18 LEE CLARK, ELIZABETH ANN3603 MADIN DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, 37412Age at Arrest: 33 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeBooked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) TALBOT, CORY … [Read More...]
McClendon: ‘General Assembly is out of Control’
Tennessee House District 30 Candidate Heather McClendon (D-Belvoir) released a new advertisement Monday aimed squarely at the extreme and dangerous agenda being pushed by the supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly. “The Tennessee General Assembly is out of control - passing extreme laws that could rip our public schools apart and put women’s lives at risk,” McClendon says in the ad, which will be published on digital and streaming platforms. “I’m running to represent you in the … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 22. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Melvin Bonds - Theft of Property, Simple Possession Oxycodone, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession Meth, Revoked DL, Insurance, Registration. Shaine Brooks - Domestic Assault, Violation Order of Protection. William Butler - Theft/Shoplifting, Assault on Police, Possession Anti-Theft Tools, Resisting, Evading. Logan Chambers - … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 17 24-013287 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder - Police responded to this address for a party inside the lobby yelling at the concierge, demanding a refund. The woman was told she cannot rent a room for one night due to motel policy. After the police explained it to her and being trespassed, she left. 24-013294;3296;3297 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road - Theft - Police spoke with the asset protection clerk … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 14-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 14-17. 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, October 14 HOLCOMB, TIFFANY14679 HIGHWAY 151 TRION, 30753Age at Arrest: 29 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeFUGITIVE (CATOOSA CO GA) THACKER, CODY ALLEN134 EAST MONTANA WHITWELL, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 16 24-013253 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Arrest - While working an extra-duty job, the on-duty officer was summoned to the emergency department in refence to a disorderly patient. The party was found to be highly intoxicated and very uncooperative with staff. He was eventually medically cleared and transported to the Hamilton County Jail for Disorderly Conduct. 24-013262 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – … [Read More...]
Heavener to Lead U.S. Attorney’s Office in Election Day Program
KNOXVILLE – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Mac D. Heavener, III will lead the efforts of the Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, election. AUSA Heavener has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and in that capacity is responsible for overseeing the Office’s handling of election day … [Read More...]
Oct. 16 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 15 24-013219 – 1300 BLK Laredo Avenue– Suspicious Activity - A juvenile stated he received death threats on a social media platform from a person he does not know, nor knows him or where he lives. The juvenile’s mother insisted this is not an issue for law enforcement but rather “part of social media.” It was recommended to the juvenile to delete the app. 24-012353 – 1100 BLK Pineville Road – Warrant … [Read More...]
Early Voting for General Election Begins
Early voting in the Tennessee General Election begins today, Wednesday, October 16 and runs through October 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. The last day for voters to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail is October 29. There are six polling places in Hamilton County where a voter can cast a ballot. Most of these polling places are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Hamilton County Election Commission will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and from … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Oct. 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 11 24-013055 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Suspicious Activity - Police responded to the listed address on a report of two males walking through the apartment complex looking into vehicles, Police checked the area, nothing was located. 24-13061 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service - Police served outstanding warrants for domestic assault and vandalism. Police also served outstanding warrants on another … [Read More...]
U.S. Senate Candidate Gloria Johnson endorses Heather McClendon for State House
Like McClendon, Johnson has spent her career as a special educator, advocating for the children who need it the most. Tennessee House 30 Candidate Heather McClendon (D-Belvoir) proudly accepted the endorsement of U.S. Senate Candidate Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) Monday. Johnson, a special education teacher and famed member of the ‘Tennessee Three,’ noted McClendon’s experience and spirit as reasons she chose to back her campaign. “Tennessee needs a strong fighter like Heather McClendon, a … [Read More...]