According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 22-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, January 22 QUARLES, […]
Municipal Court Docket Jan. 28
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, January 28. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Austin Davis – Theft over $2,500, Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Russell Jackson – Shoplifting/Capias. Malique Marshall – Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Due Care, DUI, Speeding, Insurance, […]
Law and Order for Jan. 24
Editor’s Note: As a nod to President Donald J. Trump, the “Police Briefs” will now be filed under a new Headline: “Law and Order.” The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 23: Bravo Squad 25-000830 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Rd- Alarm – Police responded to an interior door […]
AI Assistant ‘Evelyn’ Pressed into Service at County’s 911 Call Center
Hamilton County 911 will begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist its personnel in handling non-emergency calls. According to a Thursday press release, “Evelyn” is the new AI call-handling assistant. The AI assist will be handling routine calls for service on the seven-digit lines. All 911 calls will continue to be answered by real people […]
Mayor’s Office Launches Search for District Ambassadors to Lead Cleanup Efforts
The Hamilton County Mayor’s Office today announced an initiative to combat litter and reduce its harmful impact in our communities. After more than two years in office, it’s clear this is a top priority for our citizens, and we are committed to working with county residents to move forward in addressing this concern. The county […]
Kathy Lennon Running for Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair
Kathy Lennon announces run for Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair On Thursday, former Hamilton County School Board Member Kathy Lennon proudly announced her candidacy for Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. An educator of more than 25 years and the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for Tennessee House District 27, Lennon is a lifelong public […]
Health Department to Close Soddy-Daisy Clinic
The Hamilton County Health Department announces the closure of the Soddy-Daisy clinic location. The last day of operation will be Monday, June 30. For 30 years, this clinic has proudly served the Soddy-Daisy community, providing essential health services to countless individuals and families. This closure enables the Health Department to enhance access to care by […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 22: Bravo Squad 25-000786 – 1300 BLK West End Ave – Theft – The caller reported homeless individuals rummaging through his dumpster and taking wood from his construction site, possibly for fires. No suspects were identified as they fled when approached. […]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 19-21
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 19-21. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, January 19 BYNUM, […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 21: Alpha Squad 25-000751 – 3400 BLK Bennett Road– Check Wellbeing – Police were dispatched to this address to check on a party after she called her friend earlier in the morning, and the friend overheard arguing in the background. The […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 17: Bravo Team 25-000596- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Supplemental reports – A man reported that the vehicle that had stolen property from his residence on Pine Needles Trail was in the parking lot at this address. Officers spoke to the driver […]
ERPD Arrests Jan. 13-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Jan. 13-18. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, January 13 ESSEX, […]
Municipal Court Docket Jan. 21
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, January 21. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Christopher Aston – Burglary, Simple Possession/Capias, Possession Schedule II/Capias, Possession Oxycodone/Resale/Capias, Possession Meth/Capias, Registration, Insurance. Desiree Dooley – Possession Meth/Petition to Revoke. Stormy Duff – Aggravated Assault/PTR, Disorderly. Thomas Fredericks […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 16: Alpha Squad 25-000558 – 1600 BLK Mack Smith Road – Burglary in Progress – Police responded to this address after the homeowner heard a loud bang inside the home. Officers cleared the home and did not locate any persons or […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 15: Alpha Squad 25-000515- 5300 BLK Dupont Street- Disorder Prevention – A woman contacted police about being unfairly evicted by the other tenant of this property. She and her four children had rented a room from the current renter, who is […]