The East Ridge City Council handled routine city business in its only meeting of October. The Workshop Agenda session which preceded it was anything but routine, as its members discussed amending an ordinance which would allow the sale of beer during special events on city property, including Camp Jordan Park. Councilman Larry Sewell asked if […]
Man Arrested for Running Officer off Road and Pointing Gun at Him
East Ridge police arrested a Brainerd man, Wednesday, after he allegedly ran an off-duty officer off the street and then pulled a gun on him. William Hughes Wright, 25, of 701 North Parkdale Avenue address, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Theft of Property Under $500. According to an affidavit of complaint, Officer Timothy […]
Prisoner Charged with Assaulting Man in Holding Cell
A man who was in a holding cell awaiting an appearance in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday evening, has been charged with Aggravated Assault after allegedly assaulting another prisoner. Keith W. Claywell, who was charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault in regard to an Oct. 17 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, turned on Kedarrian Higgins, “striking […]
Computer Glitch Affecting Access to Police Reports
A computer glitch in updated software at the East Ridge Police Department is preventing public access to police reports. Readers of East Ridge News Online may have noticed that “Police Briefs” have not been available for the past few days. The reason is that ERPD has not been able to make available police reports to […]
ER Municipal Court Docket
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Oct. 23. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with the traffic docket, followed by the regular docket. Brandon Atcheson – Public Intoxication. Keith Claywell – Felony Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Domestic Assault. Kedarrian […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 16-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 16-22. 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. FINNEY, JOSEPH BENJAMIN 218 DRAGON […]
Pioneers Down Howard
East Ridge got back on a winning path Friday night at Raymond James Stadium with a 26-6 win over Howard in a critical Region 2/4A game. The win improves the Pioneers’ record to 6-3 overall and 2-3 in region play. East Ridge must its final game next week against Hixson to make post-season play. East […]
ER Needy Child Fund Needs Volunteers
If you are looking for a way to truly usher the Christmas spirit into your life you are about to have an opportunity. The East Ridge Needy Child Fund is looking for volunteers this year to help assist less fortunate people in the city over the holidays, and throughout the year. Mimi Lowrey, the new […]
Spring Creek Hosting Skate Party
Spring Creek Elementary School is having a fundraiser to help build a new playground. The school is hosting a Skate Party at Hamilton Skate Place on Monday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes skate rentals. The skating rink is located at 7414 Goodwin Road just of Gunbarrel Road. There will be a […]
Standoff Ends Peacefully
A man who was in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday for not fulfilling his community service on an earlier charge was arrested late Wednesday afternoon after a two-hour standoff with police. Kedarrian Higgins, 22, of 3211 Blackhawk Trail has been charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault, after he allegedly assaulted his mother at their […]
Lady Pioneers Fall in Region Soccer
Despite a furious second-half comeback, the East Ridge girls soccer team fell to McMinn Central, 5-3, Tuesday in the semifinals of the Region AA Soccer Tournament. The Lady Pioneers were down 3-0 at halftime, before getting on the board with five minutes gone in the second half. Kendall Dickson had 2 goals for the Lady […]
Police Briefs Oct. 18
_ 6500 Block of Ringgold Rd.: At almost 4 a.m. on Oct. 12, Catoosa County police notified East Ridge PD that a silver Jeep Cherokee had struck an object in the 6500 block of Ringgold Road. The deputy said that the vehicle didn’t stop after striking a telephone pole and was seen traveling south on […]
Police Briefs Oct. 16
_ 4300 block Ringgold Rd.: Police stopped a car in the early morning hours of Oct. 10 for having a non-functioning license plate lamp. According to a police report, the officer spoke with the driver of the GMC Jimmy, Shainna Freeman, who was unable to produce a drivers license, saying her’s was revoked. While writing […]
PHOTOS: Waverly Motel Police Action
EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone who witnesses news in East Ridge may send photos to East Ridge News Online. You may send them to the East Ridge News Online Facebook Page or you may email them to [email protected]. East Ridge police at the Waverly Motel on Ringgold Road on Sunday morning. According to East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed, […]
PHOTOS: Wreck on Ringgold Road
EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone who witnesses news in East Ridge may send photos to East Ridge News Online. You may send them to the East Ridge News Online Facebook Page or you may email them to [email protected]. The following photos are of a car accident on Ringgold Road Saturday afternoon near where the former Central Park […]
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