The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration.
July 18 – Day Shift
601 Walnut Street (warrant service):
Zetta West was arrested at the Hamilton County Jail on three East Ridge alias capias warrants for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of Hydrocodone.
6701 Ringgold Road (shoplifting):
An unknown white male attempted to shoplift items from the Sunrise Market. He initially left but returned a short time later and was confronted by the manager. At this time the suspect returned the stolen items and left for a room at the Motel 6. Police spoke with a woman at this apartment, but she advised the suspect was not present, and she denied knowing his identity. The manager does want to prosecute.
201 Eads Street (theft):
The resident reported his TN license plate bearing # 5S18Z5 missing from his vehicle. The plate was entered into NCIC.
4321 Ringgold Road (arrest):
Holly Robinson was arrested for assault and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
1613 Glowmont Drive (mental health consumption):
A woman wandered up to the residents at this address looking for her house and her son. Police were able to speak with the son by phone, and he stated he hasn’t had contact with his mother in ten years due to her history of drug abuse and mental illness. The woman was transported to the Rescue Mission for the night.
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July 18 – Night Shift
800 block Belvoir Ave. / Suicidal Person:
Officers received numerous complaints regarding a male subject of 801 Belvoir Ave., making several statements on Facebook claiming he was going to kill himself and claimed he was going to do it on Facebook live. He claimed he was going to fill a tub with water and toss in a toaster. Officers went to the address and was able to make contact with him. He was very intoxicated and argumentative with officers and medical staff. He was transported to Parkridge East for an evaluation, this was not without incident.
5418 Ringgold Rd/ (Apollo Car Wash) Theft:
Police were called to this location of a theft. The owner of said business requested police to review security footage of someone breaking a water hose before taking the hose and driving off in a white Chevy utility van baring Tennessee Registration (5U4-2P0). The owner refused officers making a report and refused to prosecute. The owner was able to fix and replace the water hose.
1441 N Smith St/ mental evaluation:
Police were called to this location due to a male subject stating he wanted to harm him-self. Upon arrival he stated he wanted to harm him-self and subsequently was transported to Park Ridge Main Hospital for a mental evaluation.
3414 Bennett Rd (susp):
RP called in stating someone was banging on his door. He advised his neighbor heard it too. Police searched the area, nothing located.
5510 Ringgold Road (Traffic Stop/Arrest):
Robert Ortiz and John Doe were arrested for Public Intoxication following a traffic stop at this location. Both parties were transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident.
700 S Germantown (Check Hazard):
A tree fell and blocked three lanes on S Germantown Rd. Streets Dept. arrived and removed the tree from the roadway.
801 Donaldson Rd (Open door):
Officers were dispatched to this residence when a neighbor observed an open door. Officers cleared the home. There appeared to be nothing taken and there was no forced entry. An attempt to call the owner was deemed unsuccessful.
3600 Ringgold Rd (DUI):
Lucinda Morales was arrested for driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane and driving without a license following a traffic stop at this location.
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July 19 – Day Shift
1407 Mana Lane (vandalism/theft):
The resident stated that around 0400 hours this morning someone let the air out of all four tires and stole the side mirrors off her 2008 Dodge Charger. She suspects her estranged husband, but there is no proof of his involvement.
3414 Bennett Road (shots fired):
Police responded to this location regarding a property damage. Upon arrival it was determined four rounds had been fired at the property striking the owner’s truck twice and a tree twice. The spent casings were placed into Property and Evidence. No suspect information is available.
3216 Gleason Drive (auto burglary):
The resident stated an unknown suspect broke out the driver’s side rear window of his vehicle and stole two Adidas jackets valued at $200.
840 Belvoir Circle Drive (disorder):
Police responded to a disorder involving a half dozen people. A man and a woman, who have a child together, were in the process of breaking up, and The man was attempting to move out. They each had relatives on scene with them. During the disorder police were told about three small suspected marijuana plants located in the backyard. Various people accused others of being the owner of the suspected plants. The plants were confiscated and placed into Property and Evidence. The man was allowed to leave with his family.
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July 19 – Night Shift
6511 Ringgold RD (susp):
Reporting party called in stating someone was pulling on their business door handle. The business has previously been broken into. Suspect left prior to police arrive in what seemed to be a silver Ford Focus.
4214 Ringgold Rd. / Disorder w weapon:
Approximately 1408 hours, I was sitting in my patrol vehicle at the East Ridge Police Department located at 4214 Ringgold Road when I was approached by a black female in a black Audi. The female stated a red VW vehicle was following her. I noticed the vehicle was parked at the Speedway Gas station located at 4222 Ringgold Road. When I made contact with that vehicle, another black female advised me that the original reporting party/ vehicle brandished a firearm. While speaking to the driver of the VW, I noticed the black Audi leave the police department and traveled east on Ringgold Road at a high rate of speed. I activated my emergency equipment and stopped the vehicle on Karwill Lane. A high-risk traffic stop was conducted and both the driver and the passenger, Leon Harris, were detained. I then asked the driver for permission to search her vehicle for a firearm and she agreed. Inside the glovebox, I located a Smith and Wesson M&P (Serial #HNH5953). Mr. Harris was read his Miranda Warning and agree to talk to police. He admitted the firearm belonged to him and he was a convicted felon. A check of Mr. Harris criminal history shows he first became a felon in 2011 when he was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to resale. He has had several other convictions since that time and is currently on probation. Mr. Harris was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
3528 Mimbro Ln (DUI):
Ivan Vazquez was arrested for driving under the influence, driving without a license and driving an unregistered vehicle following a traffic stop at this location.
181 I24 W (AOA):
Sidney Foster was arrested on 3 Hamilton County Warrants after a traffic stop.
512 S Moore Rd/ Residential house fire:
Police were called to this location for heavy smoke coming from windows and doors. All occupants were out of the home and were not injured. East Ridge Fire Department arrived on scene and was able to extinguish the fire.
