_ Germantown Circle: Last Thursday an officer was patrolling in the area when he noticed a white male with face tattoos walking away from a Chevy Silverado truck. The man quickly walked into the breezeway of the Germantown Garden apartment complex. According to a police report, as the officer was driving around the complex, dispatch […]
Lane Closures at Night on Ringgold Road
East Ridge city officials said that resurfacing of Ringgold Road will be performed at night early next week. According to a press release by ERPD Chief J.R. Reed, construction crews will begin placing surface mix this Sunday Night (6/10/18) on SR-8 (Ringgold Rd.) and this work will be performed between 7 p,m. and 6 a.m. the […]
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Boyd Extortion Charge
A special judge refused to dismiss a case of extortion against Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Tuesday in Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Andrew Freiberg, a Bradley County judge who is hearing the case as Hamilton County judges recused themselves, said there is a factual dispute if Boyd’s recorded phone calls with East Ridge Mayor […]
It’s A New Day in Codes Enforcement
It appears that the City of East Ridge is getting very serious about residents who are violating city codes as it relates to junked cars and debris in yards. I attended court last week at City Hall. Not Municipal Court, but a hearing by the Administrative Hearing Officer, Christopher Harris. There were more than 20 […]
ERPD Arrests May 28-June 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 28-June 3. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BRANNON, PERRY THOMAS 3605 […]
Municipal Court Docket June 5
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 5. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Jonathan Bech – Manufacture/Delivery/Sale/Possession Meth, Criminal Conspiracy, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Meth. Nicholas Brown – Speeding, No Insurance, Revoked DL/Prob Capias. Andrew […]
Police Briefs May 31
_ 201 Eads Street: Police were dispatched to an apartment complex at this address, Wednesday evening, in regard to an active domestic assault. According to an affidavit of complaint, when police arrived they spoke with a deputy from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office who serves as security for the complex and the victim. The deputy told […]
Resurfacing Affecting Commuters on Ringgold Road
Motorists traveling along Ringgold Road from Mack Smith to Frawley Road should expect delays over then next two weeks. According to the East Ridge Police Department, construction crews will have rotating lane closures along Ringgold Road between these blocks due to milling and resurfacing of the roadway. The construction will be underway morning, noon and […]
I-75 Overpass Construction Nearing Completion
East Ridge police are advising motorists that the construction project over Interstate 75 is nearing completion and that new traffic patterns should be expected. The project that has been delayed due to rainy weather should be completed on Friday, June 1. Motorist should expect a change in traffic pattern along Ringgold Road near the Exit 1 […]
A Day of Remembrance
My father, Richard E. Cook Sr., served in the United States Coast Guard just after the “Big One,” WWII. He loved his country and instilled that love of country in his children. “Pops” joined William E. Blair Post 95 of the American Legion not long after it was chartered. There were some wonderful men who […]
ERPD Arrests May 21-27
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 21-27. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MEDRANO-MONJE, GABRIEL 20 E PINE […]
Municipal Court Docket for May 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 29. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Jonathan Bech – Manufacture/Sale/Possession Meth, Criminal Conspiracy, Drug Paraphernalia (2), Possession Meth. Michael Boyd – Resisting/Capias. Nicholas Chaney – Suspended DL/Prob Capias. […]
Animal Shelter, Field House to be Addressed by City
Dozens of people representing two groups appeared before the East Ridge City Council, Thursday evening, asking that city leaders take action on two issues that have been lingering in East Ridge for years; building a new animal shelter, and funding the construction of a field house at East Ridge High School’s Raymond James Stadium. […]
Litchford Claims Conflict of Interest in Seneker Ethics Complaint
An ethics complaint filed by an East Ridge woman against Mayor Brent Lambert may force the city to hire outside legal counsel to act as an ethics officer in the case, as City Attorney Mark Litchford says he has a conflict of interest. Litchford claims the conflict of interest has nothing to do with the […]
Mack’s Hwy Mkt. Fined for Selling Beer to Minor
During a special called meeting on Monday the East Ridge Beer Board fined Mack’s Highway Market $500 for selling beer to a minor. Attorney Lloyd Levitt, representing business owner Sreenu Pamidi, pointed out to the beer board members that a section of the city’s beer ordinance provides for a civil penalty in lieu of suspending […]
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