_ 1100 block S. Seminole: At 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, a police officer spotted a man walking on South Seminole carrying a black backpack. According to a police report, the officer was aware of numerous car burglaries throughout the city that happen at night and stopped the man to speak with him. The report states […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 12-18. 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. CALLAHAN, KACEE WILLIAM 16 MARROW […]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Dec 20. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Tony Chase _ Possession of Methamphetamine/Resale, Possession Drug Paraphernalia. Daniel Coates _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale. Kenneth Dixon _ Possession of […]
Persecuted not Prosecuted
On Friday, members of the River City Corvette Club presented East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams with a $2,000 check to help the Needy Child Fund. Later that day, I gave Williams a $50 bill to add to the coffers of the organization that helps those less fortunate, not only at Christmas but throughout the […]
Don’t Make Your Car a ‘Hot’ Prospect for Thieves in the Cold
This message is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. The weather is starting to look and feel like winter. Going outside to a cold and sometimes frozen car can be a terrible way to start the day. If you don’t have one of those automatic starters where you can start and warm up your […]
River City Corvette Club Presents Check to NCF
Members of the River City Corvette Club drove their iconic sports cars to East Ridge City Hall, Friday afternoon, to present a check to the Needy Child Fund. Ron Kellogg, the president of the organization, said the $2,000 presented to Chief Mike Williams was proceeds from the ‘Vette club’s car show at Camp Jordan last […]
Post Office Burglarized
East Ridge police are investigating a burglary at the city’s post office after workers there discovered post office boxes had been forced open. According to a police report, on Sunday morning the manager of the facility at 1510 Maxwell Road discovered that about 41 mailboxes had been forcibly entered between 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening […]
City Wants Camp Jordan to be ‘Regional Park’
East Ridge officials want to expand Camp Jordan which may allow the city to capture more “sports tourism” dollars from people visiting the city. Several dozen stakeholders – including representatives from the area’s hotel/motel industry, sports league officials and local restaurant owners – met Tuesday morning at the Community Center to hear Parks & Recreation […]
Credit Card ‘Skimmers’ Found at ER Convenience Store
The East Ridge Police Department is warning residents to pay close attention to their credit card statements as card “skimmers” were recently discovered at a convenience store. According to a press release, on Monday, the manager of Circle K store at 6708 Ringgold Road contacted police after noticing that two fuel pumps at the store […]
Santa to Visit East Ridge Library
The East Ridge Library is hosting a special guest for the holidays. Santa Claus himself will be at the library on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a few surprises for the younger book lovers in our city. Claus, along with his better half, Mrs. Claus, will be reading and telling stories […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Help Out East Ridge Animal Shelter by Shopping at Petco
People can help raise money for the East Ridge Animal Shelter by shopping at the Petco store in Fort Oglethorpe. City officials said that East Ridge was selected as a recipient of the All for Holiday Homes program. Here’s how it works: from now until Dec. 24, a portion of proceeds from sales at the […]
Woman Claims She was Abducted, Drugged and Assaulted
East Ridge police are trying to sort out the facts of a possible abduction, drugging and assault of a young woman perhaps by female gang members. According to a police report, officers responded to an unknown 911 call in the 1300 block of Greenslake Road on Saturday. The party making the call told dispatch that […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 5-11. 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. LATTA, MICHELLE GAIL 6012 SOUTH […]
Mission Oaks Candle Lighting Slated for Monday
A long tradition in East Ridge continues on Monday evening, as Mission Oaks will have its Christmas candle lighting. For many years the subdivision has observed the practice of its homeowners lighting candles along their sidewalks in observance of the holiday season. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Organizers said in the event of […]
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