A man and his wife have been accused of child abuse after their daughter reached out for help at school. According to an affidavit of complaint, Micaela Paiz Tercero, 39, of a Rose Street address, was charged with Aggravated Child Abuse. Her husband, Victor Xavier Escandon, is facing a Child Abuse or Neglect charge. They […]
Authorities Investigate ‘Suspicious Package’
Emergency personnel from East Ridge Fire and Police were called to the At Home store on South Terrace Monday morning to investigate a “suspicious package.” According to authorities, employees of the At Home store noticed a “briefcase/suitcase style” bag near a garbage can on the sidewalk in front of the store at about 8:45 a.m. […]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 15
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Dec. 15. Miguel Cuevas _ DUI, Evading Arrest, Leaving the Scene, Reckless Driving, No DL, Expired Registration, No Insurance, Due Care. Shannon Dean _ Probation Capias, No DL, No Insurance, Hit and Run. Victor Escandor _ Child Abuse. Robert Henley _ Domestic […]
ERPD Arrests for Dec. 7-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 7-13. 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. VOGEL, MATTHEW GEORGE 606 VANDYKE […]
Optimists Host Christmas Lunch for Orange Grove Residents
Members of the East Ridge Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, hosted a Christmas lunch for residents from Orange Grove, Saturday afternoon at the K of C lodge on Lee Highway. About 75 of the special needs folks from Orange Grove were treated to a sit-down lunch, with Santa Clause making a […]
Council Amends Beer Ordinance
The East Ridge City Council amended the city’s beer ordinance Thursday night during its last regularly scheduled meeting of 2015. On second reading, the council adopted a change that would strike a provision that residences could not be within 250 feet of where beer is sold. In recent months several businesses along the commercial corridor […]
ER Alumni and Supporters Association Laying Plans for 2016
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association had its monthly meeting Monday night in the East Ridge High School library. Those in attendance heard from special speaker Josh Goldman, an official with PlayCore. PlayCore is a manufacturer of outdoor equipment, including site amenities for sports stadiums. Goldman provided a presentation regarding stadium seating, press boxes, […]
Police Subdue Attacker in Middle of Burns Avenue
A homeless Rossville man has been accused of breaking in a woman’s house and attacking a neighbor who came to her aid and East Ridge police officers responding to the call. Matthew James Rieder, 18, with no permanent address, is facing multiple charges of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Attempted Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Burglary, […]
ERPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting
East Ridge police are investigating an early morning shooting in an apartment complex off of South Seminole. According to a press release, officers responded to 3133 Bimini Place at about 6:00 am, Monday, on a shooting. Officers found the victim, Verdis Johnson, a 60 year old man, in his apartment suffering from at least two gunshot […]
ERHS Alumni & Supporters to Meet
Alumni and supporters of East Ridge High will meet Monday at the high school. The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association, which formed after the condemnation of Raymond James Stadium, will meet in the school’s library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Officials with the organization said that all interested parties _ not just […]
Maybe a Little More Mistletoe and Holly
My grandsons missed the East Ridge Christmas parade the other week because they had to go do some other important stuff with their mom and soon-to-be step-father. Needless to say they were very disappointed, especially James, the youngest. Yesterday, my bride announced that James wanted to go see the Red Bank Christmas Parade. Being the […]
ERPD Arrests Nov 30-Dec. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. 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. RIEDER, MATTHEW […]
Alcorn: Federal Highway Bill Doesn’t Solve Funding Problems
NASHVILLE – Officials with the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance on Thursday congratulated the state’s federal lawmakers on passing a highway bill, but it falls short in finding a long-term solution to the state’s road funding needs. “The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee congratulates our congressional leaders for reaching a compromise on the federal highway bill, said Susie […]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 8
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Dec. 8. James Blevins _ Probation Capias, Suspended DL, Theft under $1,000, Theft over $1,000. Ralph Boston _ Show Cause, No DL. Christopher Crum _ FTA (4), Due Care. Miguel Cuevas _ DUI, Evading Arrest, Leaving the Scene of Accident, Reckless Driving, […]
Developers Brief IDB on Exit 1 Project
Representatives from Wolftever Development, the group building Jordan Crossing which includes the Bass Pro Shops, briefed the city’s Industrial Development Board on progress being made on the $75 million retail project at Exit 1, Tuesday night during the board’s monthly meeting. John Healy, a principal in the development group, said the construction on the 80,000 […]
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