The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 31 24-009735 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Theft – The victim reported an unknown individual entered his unlocked vehicle at some point during the night and stole a brown duffel bag containing some clothes and prescription medications. There are no […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 30 24-009697 – 700 BLK S Lovell Ave – Theft – The caller reported that his nephew had been stealing money from his mother’s checking account. Based on the bank statements provided by the caller, warrants for identity theft, theft over […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 29 24-009657 – 4000 BLK Bennett Road – Auto Theft – A party came to the police department to report his 2016 Toyota Tacoma stolen between 1500 on July 28, 2024 and 1030 hours on July 29, 2024. The vehicle has […]

 On Thursday, Hamilton County Corrections Deputies were notified of a possible overdose in the women’s housing unit. This was the third overdose to occur within 36 hours. In each incident, a female inmate was found unresponsive, and medical staff administered Narcan after which the inmate began to recover.  All three inmates were transported to a […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 27 24-009568 – 1300 BLK Sewanee Drive– Warrant Service – While conducting routine patrol, police observed a man standing in the driveway at his ex-girlfriend’s house who he had assaulted yesterday. The officer had knowledge that the subject had a pending […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 26 24-009507 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft/Disorderly Conduct Arrest– A man was arrested after failing to pay for food bar items he selected and then became disorderly when confronted by employees. He displayed erratic behavior and failed to lower […]

On Thursday at approximately 11:00 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Echo Unit at the Hamilton County Jail advised there was a possible hanging in one of the cells. Jail supervision and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit along with Chattanooga Fire Department and HCEMS personnel who were already on-scene […]

  Early Friday morning at 2:50 am, deputies observed a Ford Escape with an inoperable driver’s side brake light fail to stop at the intersection of Oakhill Road and Highway 58. Deputies have been vigilant in this area of Highway 58 due to a recent increase in vehicle break-ins and auto thefts in the area. […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 25 24-009454 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Mentally Disturbed – Police were dispatched for a suspicious person standing at the door exhibiting strange behavior. Officers contacted the individual who advised he was waiting for the business to open so he […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 24 24-009426 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Well Being Check – Police were dispatched on a report of two to three children being left unattended inside a running vehicle. The vehicle was leaving the scene when the officers arrived. Police […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 23 24-009387, 24-009388 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Shoplifting –  man was taken into custody in the parking lot after loss prevention alerted police to his presence. Associates had video footage of him shoplifting on this date and the […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift July 22 24-009356 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Trespass – A woman was issued a trespass warning after loss prevention associates observed her attempting to conceal merchandise on her person. She was advised if she returned to the store she could […]