The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 26 25-002043 – 900 BLK Altamaha Street – Property – The resident reported finding a $5 bill containing suspected Methamphetamine in the street near her house. Due to the contamination, the money was placed into Property for destruction. 25-002049 – 1100 […]
Law and Order Feb. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 25 25-002008 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Rd- Traffic Stop / Arrest – A woman was arrested at this location after getting into a physical altercation with police when officers were attempting to explain a driver’s license would be needed to drive […]
Hamilton County Jail Hosts Men of Valor & Tim Tebow Event
On Monday, former NFL quarterback and Christian philanthropist, Tim Tebow, visited the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center to share an inspiring message of hope and transformation with inmates. Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy Winner, delivered motivational remarks as part of a program organized by Men of Valor in partnership with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s […]
Law and Order Feb. 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 21 25-001872 – 1300 BLK Sewanee Drive – Back EMS – Police stood by while EMS and a subject’s wife attempted to convince him to get transported to the hospital for treatment. The party appeared to be suffering from a potentially […]
Collegedale Police Department Honors Officers at Annual Awards Banquet
COLLEGEDALE _ On Thursday evening, the Collegedale Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet, a night dedicated to recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering service of its officers in protecting the citizens of Collegedale and Hamilton County. The event was attended by city and county commissioners, with Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith serving […]
Law and Order Feb. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 20 25-001827 – 3500 BLK Connelly Ln – Harassment – The police contacted the reporting party by telephone in response to his request to file a harassment report. He stated that he resides with his father in Marion County and had […]
Law and Order Feb. 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 19 25-001804- 3600 BLK Shirl Jo Ln– Delayed Assault – Police spoke with a party via telephone to take report of a delayed assault. He stated that around 0100 hours on Tuesday, while at his neighbor’s house and drinking, a verbal […]
Hooper Retires after 40 Years of Service
On Tuesday, Sheriff Austin Garrett, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, elected officials, law enforcement colleagues, and community members throughout our region officially recognized the retirement of Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, Mark Hooper, after (40) years of service. Also in attendance were former Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond, former Chief Deputy and Interim […]
Law and Order Feb. 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 18 25-001767 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – Staff advised a male was loitering in the lobby and refused to leave when asked to do so. The man was cooperative with police and was given a courtesy ride to […]
Law and Order Feb. 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 14: B Team 25-001647- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road- Assault – Police responded to a call about a male with reddish-blonde hair, a cream-colored hoodie, and black sweatpants attempting to open a woman’s car door while screaming at her and striking her […]
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 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and a 27-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately began life saving measures […]
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 Chattanooga Police Department SRO) assigned to Brainerd High School began an immediate investigation into the threat. During the course of the investigation, a […]
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, Chattanooga Police responded to East Lake Academy. After speaking with the reporting party, it was determined that CPD’s Special Victims Unit […]
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 Altima sitting at the pharmacy for an extended period of time. A traffic stop was conducted due to expired registration, and the vehicle occupants […]
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 […]