This information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 17 24-006294 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Theft – Police contacted two suspects who were stealing a pair of Oakley glasses valued at $190.10. One was misdemeanor cited for Theft of property (shoplifting) and the other was misdemeanor cited for […]

A fugitive wanted on rape charges was taken into custody in Bradley County on Monday. According to a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi surrendered to authorities after a tense standoff. It was later discovered that the suspect employed a toy handgun in his efforts to hold off law enforcement. […]

This past weekend, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in three separate pursuits throughout different areas within the City of Chattanooga. The first pursuit occurred on Saturday, May 18 at approximately 3:00 pm when deputies attempted to stop a silver Chevrolet Impala after traffic offenses were observed on Rossville Boulevard. The driver, later identified as […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 16 24-006257- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop- Police stopped a party on a black Honda CB1000 with no tag. He tried to ignore the police during the traffic stop and walked into a store. He was detained, checked for warrants, […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 15 24-006183- 3800 BLK Ringgold Road- Shoplifting- The caller advised a male took several items without paying. The suspect was gone before police arrival. Later the suspect was located on 3505 Maple Lane and identified. He was arrested and taken to […]

On Monday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 8700 block of Freida Lane for the report of a suspicious person which would quickly transition to a call for a person shot. Upon arriving on scene, deputies were notified by a neighbor that she had observed a suspicious white male enter her neighbor’s vehicle […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 10 24-005970- 4100 BLK Greenbriar Road- Disorder- The caller advised her neighbor’s daughter was causing a disorder. Officers encountered the woman who was given a courtesy ride to the community kitchen. 24-005985- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway- Delayed Vehicle Burglary- The […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 9 24-005930 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Harassment – The caller told police he was being harassed by a friend. The party had asked the resident if she could have her new debit card mailed to his apartment since she […]

During the early morning hours of Thursday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 9200 block of Cobblestone Hill Drive for reports of multiple shots fired. Residents also reported an individual was walking through the neighborhood firing a rifle. Deputies immediately responded and once on scene, were informed the male suspect had gone back […]