According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Adam Rose, a former East Ridge Police officer, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for speaking up about unfair treatment and safety concerns in the department. He also says an investigation into an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with an 18-year-old high school student before his termination found that he’d broken no […]
Stadium Developers Get Permit to Resume Work
UPDATE: On August 27, the developers of the Red Wolves stadium off Spring Creek Road received a permit to resume construction. Star Construction Builders had received a notice of violation from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). ASA Engineering, a company working on the project, challenged the ruling that alleged construction had disturbed […]
CPD Warns of Dangerous Drugs after Four Die in Overdoses
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Chattanooga Police and Mayor Andy Berke are warning the public that extremely dangerous drugs are being bought and sold – and they say four people have died of suspected overdoses in just over 24 hours as a result. CPD spokesperson Elisa Myzal says the deaths happened between Monday and […]
Black Campaign Makes Stop in East Ridge
A Tennessee candidate for governor’s campaign made a stop in East Ridge, Wednesday, as Diane Black’s husband, Dr. David Black, spoke at Wally’s Restaurant. According to our friends at News Channel 9, Dr. Black met with veterans for a round table discussion at the popular East Ridge restaurant. Dr. David Black shared his story of serving the […]
Community Backs the Blue
Our friends at News Channel 9 were at Camp Jordan on Saturday and provided East Ridge News Online with this account of the “Back the Blue” event. Cold drinks and hot food brought the East Ridge community together Saturday. So did the fear that their police department is ill-equipped to keep them safe. After a national representative […]
Hixson Parent Angry over Mason Using Photo of Her Child in Political Post
According to our friends at News Channel 9, a Hixson mother says she is angry a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives used a photo of her child for a pro-gun political post. The online news outlet Nashville Scene reports Jonathan Mason took down a gif with the phrase ‘Pro-gun’ placed over a picture of middle school aged children at […]
Claude Ramsey Passes
News Channel 9 has confirmed with Hamilton County officials that former county executive Claude Ramsey passed away early Monday morning. Mike Dunne, Hamilton County spokesman, says a family member informed the county attorney Monday morning of Ramsey’s passing. Ramsey first began his career in government as a member of the General Assembly, serving four years after […]
Burglary Suspect Shot in Catoosa County Found in East Ridge
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, East Ridge Police said that a man who was trying to burglarize a home was shot Tuesday morning in Catoosa County, and later found in East Ridge. ERPD Assistant Police Chief Stan Allen says police located the person at 3400 Frawley Street. Allen says the victim was apparently shot while […]
$5 Million Suit Filed in Baby’s Death
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, the family of Warren Hunt is asking for $5 million dollars from the parent company of Childcare Network. Their four-month-old baby died after East Ridge daycare workers found him unresponsive in November. According to the Hamilton County medical examiner, the baby died because his airway was obstructed by bedding. The lawsuit claims Childcare […]
Citrullo: Bring Your Pets Inside During Frigid Weather
As the temperatures drop down to the teens, you need to bring pets inside. Our friends at NewsChannel9 recently spoke with Humane Education Society (HES) Executive Director Bob Citrullo about frigid temps and our furry friends. “It is entirely too cold for them to be outside,” said Citrullo. Citrullo says, just like us, your pets can suffer […]
Autopsy: Child at Daycare Died from Asphyxia
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, an autopsy reveals that a 4-month old baby who was rushed to the hospital after he was found unresponsive at an East Ridge daycare center died of asphyxia. Workers at Child Care Network on Bennett Road found Warren Hunt unresponsive back on November 9th. His mother says Hunt died on December 10th. The […]
Child Found Unresponsive in East Ridge Daycare Passes Away
According to our friends at NewsChannel9 a child that was found unresponsive last month at an East Ridge daycare center has passed away. Logan Hunt tells NewsChannel 9 her son Warren passed away on Sunday, December 10th. East Ridge Police tell NewsChannel 9 they are investigating the death, and are awaiting the medical examiner’s report. Depend […]
Baby Critical after Found Unresponsive at Day Care Center
According to our friends at Newschannel9, A 4-month-old baby boy is in critical condition and the state of Tennessee is investigating an East Ridge day care where workers found the child unresponsive. An East Ridge Police report says workers at the Child Care Network on Bennett Road found the infant asleep on the floor on […]
ERPD: Bomb Threat a Hoax
Officials with the East Ridge Police Department say a reported bomb scare at East Ridge Middle School for Tuesday, October 31st is a hoax, according to our friends at NewsChannel9. East Ridge Police assistant chief Stan Allen says teachers were collecting tablets in a classroom when one of the tablets was found with the text […]
Man Charged with Child Abuse
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, East Ridge police arrested a man they say was passed out inside his car with three children still inside. Eredin Lopez-Rodriguez, 34, of 3416 Bennett Rd., was arrested Saturday when police found him at the 4200 block on Bennett Road. Police said he was passed out inside his car when they […]