To keep the public and the media up to date on Sheriff Jim Hammond’s condition, Chief Deputy Austin Garrett is offering the following statement: “Sheriff Jim Hammond is still receiving treatment for COVID-19 at a local medical facility under the recommendation of his physician,” Garrett said in a press release. “Sheriff Hammond’s condition continues to […]
Oct. 22 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 20 Day Shift 1702 Prigmore Road (burglary/assist Codes Enforcement): Codes was inspecting this condemned residence when they found an unsecured side door. While searching the property, officers found that an unknown party had cut the pipes leading to the water […]
Camp Jordan Urged to End Relationship with ‘Repticon’
On Wednesday, World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare non-profit organization, fired off a letter to Camp Jordan Arena asking officials there to end its relationship with a national reptile expo company to help prevent the next possible pandemic. In an open letter, the organization called on Adam Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director, to no […]
E. Brainerd Road Lane Restrictions in Place Prior to I-75/I-24 Weekend Traffic Shift
Access to I-75 from East Brainerd Road to be restricted from Thursday evening to Tuesday morning In preparation for this weekend’s traffic shift on the I-75/I-24 interchange project, the traffic pattern on East Brainerd Road in the vicinity of I-75 will be temporarily altered beginning on Thursday night, October 22, 2020 at 9 p.m. EDT […]
Police Briefs for Oct. 21
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 19 Day Shift 6642 Ringgold Rd/ Domestic Disorder: Couple renting room at the Econo Lodge got into a heated argument resulting in the male being locked out of the room. Police spoke with both parties and discovered it was verbal […]
Hammond Hospitalized with COVID
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond was hospitalized on Tuesday suffering with symptoms of COVID-19. Sheriff Hammond tested positive for COVID last week but was asymptomatic. He was suffering from mild symptoms of the virus on Monday. Chief Deputy Austin Garrett said that Sheriff Hammond was taken to a hospital, Tuesday afternoon, and that he asked […]
Oct. 20 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 16 Day Shift 6514 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Disorder- The caller advised a black male was threatening employees after being asked to remove his mask to purchase alcohol. Per the caller the male was asked to leave the store several times […]
UPDATED: Kitts, Wanted in Shooting of ER Officer, Killed During Standoff
Ringgold – A Dallas, Texas man wanted for shooting an East Ridge police officer on Sunday, is deceased after a lengthy standoff and several shootouts with Georgia law enforcement officers early Monday morning. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said in a press release that Catoosa County 911 received a lookout at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday, […]
Former Municipal Court Judge, Arvin Reingold, Passes
Arvin Harold Reingold, 90, died Sunday, October 18 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on July 22, 1930 in New York, NY. As a teenager his family moved to Chattanooga, where he lived until 2015. Arvin was the youngest of three children to Fannie and Joe Reingold. Arvin graduated from the University of Chattanooga and […]
UPDATE II: East Ridge Officer Shot; Manhunt Over for Suspect at Lake Winnepesaukah
UPDATE: This from ERPD Facebook page: The fugitive was located after an extensive air and ground search by multiple law enforcement agencies. The fugitive engaged officers several times with gunfire before ultimately being shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The East Ridge Police Department is thankful for the assistance of the local, state, […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 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. AUSTIN, SCOTT ANDRESEN6935 TIFFANY LANE […]
Red Wolves Battle to Draw Against Forward Madison
The Red Wolves ended their home schedule on Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium with a 1-1 draw against Forward Madison. The only goal of the game by the home team happened early when Greg Hurst put the Wolves on the board with a penalty kick. The Red Wolves (5-4-5) kept that advantage for almost 60 […]
Oct. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. 10/15/2020 Day Shift 204 Windmere Drive (auto burglary): The complainant wanted police to be aware that his vehicle was gone through last night also. He didn’t wish to file a report because nothing was damaged or missing. 600 Maple Lane […]
Pioneers Get Road Win
East Ridge edged Sequoyah, 21-20, Friday night in high school football action. Desmond Drake scored on two touchdown runs and a pair of two-point conversions. The Pioneers’ other score came on a run by Cameron Sanders. The win improves the Pioneers’ overall record to 5-3. East Ridge plays Howard next Friday in a region game.
Municipal Court Docket for October 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Justin Barlow – Felon in Possession of Firearm. David Bisker – DUI/3rd, Evading, Revoked DL for DUI. Todd Connally – DUI/2nd, Possession of Handgun while DUI. Kedarrian Higgins – Assault, […]
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