HCSO Investigators Asking for Public's Cooperation to Identify Two Additional Suspects One suspect was killed and authorities are looking for two more suspects after an early morning home invasion in … [Read More...]
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East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
Sanitation to Pick Up on Thursday, March 28 On Friday, March 29th, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Good Friday. For those with trash or recycling service on Friday, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 22 24-003587 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Miscellaneous – Police spoke with the reporting party who stated she … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 21-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 21-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for March 26
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 26. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Eric Adams - Public Intoxication. Harry Adams - Revoked … [Read More...]
Sheriff Releases Annual Statistical Review
Sheriff Austin Garrett and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are proud to release our agency’s 2023 Annual Statistical Review. This report highlights the many accomplishments … [Read More...]
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Catholic Wins in Middle School Baseball
Catholic continued its winning ways with a 6-4 win over Bradley in Middle School baseball on Monday. Catholic got on the board immediately with Cooper Grant and Patrick Donnelly each carding an RBI. The scoring continued in the third with Donnelly laying down a sacrifice bunt that brought a runner in, and Nicholas Pendergrass' single plated another run. Grant, the starter, struck out six and walked one without giving up a hit in two innings of scoreless ball. Jake Thomas., Ethan Land, … [Read More...]
HCSO Captain Injured in Pursuit
Head-On Collision Injures Captain Spencer Daniels On Friday morning at about 10 a.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Hunter Road for a call involving an aggravated domestic assault. While enroute to the incident, deputies encountered the suspect attempting to flee the Ooltewah area near I-75 south and attempted a vehicle stop. The suspect refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. Due to traffic conditions, deputies broke off the pursuit near Bonny Oaks Drive. A short … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 21 24-003549 – 100 BLK East Ridge Dr – Possible Structure Fire – East Ridge Fire Department and East Ridge Police Department arrived on scene and secured the house and roadways for a fire investigation. ERFD went in the house and found the reason behind the smoke. A pizza box was left on the stove top. The stove was turned on and heated the box, causing a large amount of smoke. The house was vented by a … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 20 24-003506- 6600 BLK Ringgold Road- Disorder with a Weapon- The caller advised two males were in a confrontation and one was armed with a gun. Officers checked the property, but no one was located. Room 216 was checked but it was empty. Further information showed the caller was located in Brainerd not East Ridge. 24-003516 – 3500 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault PD Only – Police responded after a fight was … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 17-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 17-20. 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. Sunday, March 17 GRAY, DUSTIN CORNELL8535 BLUEBERRY LANE CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 35 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeVIOLATION OF PROBATION (BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE)VIOLATION OF … [Read More...]
HCSO Deputies Utilize ALPR to Locate Stolen Vehicle
On Wednesday, at approximately 1:30 am, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy patrolling the area around the 7400 block of Bonny Oaks was alerted by his in-car Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) of a possible stolen vehicle in front of him. The vehicle was a red Ford F-150. The vehicle turned into the Waffle House parking lot located at 7705 Lee Highway where the deputy initiated a traffic stop. The driver, identified as William Hoard, and the passenger, Ashley Pedigo, were both detained. … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 19 24-003446 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Assist Other Agency - East Ridge officers assisted units from Chattanooga Police and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department in the felony stop and apprehension of suspects in a shooting incident involving persons shot in the Eastgate area near the Family Justice Center. 24-003449 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Stolen Vehicle Recovery – After receiving an LPR alert of a … [Read More...]
Septor Graduates from National Forensic Academy
Sheriff Austin Garrett is proud to announce the graduation of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detective Brandon Septor from the prestigious National Forensics Academy. Detective Septor serves in Investigative Services. The National Forensic Academy (NFA) is an intensive 10-week training program co-funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, designed to meet the demanding needs of law enforcement agencies in evidence identification, collection, and preservation. The NFA is offered in-residence, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for March 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 15 24-003240- 6500 BLK Ringgold Rd – Suspicious Person- Management reported an individual who was seated at the bar appeared to be talking to himself and was making the staff uncomfortable. They wished to have the individual trespassed from the property. The individual was identified and informed he was trespassed from the property. 24-003240- Woods Behind 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- Trespass - A woman was … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Vehicle Pursuit
On Monday, at approximately 3:30 am, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling the area of North Hickory Valley Road and Highway 58 due to a recent uptick in auto thefts and vehicle burglaries when he observed a silver Mercury car sitting in the parking lot of the Mapco gas station at 8604 North Hickory Valley Road. The deputy recognized the vehicle because it had been seen several times at a residence in the area known for criminal and narcotic-related activity. After getting … [Read More...]
Daniels Graduates FBI National Academy
Sheriff Austin Garrett is proud to announce Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Services Captain Spencer Daniels graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, Session 289, on Friday, March 15, in Quantico, Virginia. One-hundred and ninety-seven law enforcement officers graduated Friday from the FBI National Academy. The 289th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 12-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 12-16. 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. Tuesday, March 12 CURTIS, SHERRY ELIZABETH601 JAMES STREET LOT 42 ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 44 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT FALSE REPORTS FLOYD, ZACHARIE5016 … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for March 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Mary Adams - Disorderly Conduct. Xavier Appleberry - Possession of Meth/Petition to Revoke. Robert Brzezinski - Driving in Possession of Meth, Possession Meth, No DL, Drug Paraphernalia, Registration. Michael Fossett - Escape, Evading, Assault on Police, Resisting, Possession Meth/PTR, Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Firearm during Felony, Motor … [Read More...]
UPDATED: HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Jail
UPDATE: The name of the inmate in the in-custody death being investigated at the Hamilton County Jail on Thursday, March 14th is Deward Burton Johnson. Mr. Johnson passed away at a local medical facility after experiencing a medical emergency in A holding cell while awaiting release. This incident remains under investigation and therefore no further details are available. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was set to be released after having spent 14 … [Read More...]
Catholic Downs Oakwood in Middle School Baseball
Catholic scored eight runs in the second inning which was more than enough to get past Oakwood, 14-4, Thursday, in middle school baseball. A couple of errors by Oakwood helped Catholic in the big inning. Ethan Land got the win for Catholic. The starter didn't give up a hit, but allowed three runs - two unearned - over two innings. He struck out four and walked five batters. Cooper Grant threw a scoreless inning in relief, allowing a single hit and fanning three. Myles Pruitt led Catholic with … [Read More...]