NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite altered work procedures designed to increase safety, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is pushing ahead on construction projects across the state. Reduced traffic over the past several weeks has also allowed TDOT crews to perform additional maintenance to interstates and state highways and make solid progress on projects in general across […]
June 25 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along report” provided by the administration. June 23 Day Shift 6725 Ringgold Road: On Monday, 6-22-20 a carjacking was committed at about 1800 hours from the Family Dollar store. The victim was assaulted during the incident. Stolen was a 2004 Mazda 6, white in color. He was […]
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report
NASHVILLE – On Wednesday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2019 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI’s Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: • The number of Group A offenses, […]
June 24 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. June 22 Day Shift 3308 Ringgold Road (Linda’s Produce)-Suspicious Person- An anonymous caller stated a black male was at the location who seemed confused and had requested the assistance of a police officer. Upon arrival police determined the individual in need […]
Hammond Releases Statement Regarding Arrington Arrest
“Earlier this morning, Hamilton County District Attorney General Neil Pinkston released a video involving my deputies and Reginald Arrington, Jr.,” Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond stated in a press release. “The video depicts my deputies’ actions in response to Arrington’s resisting arrest. “By releasing this video, along with dismissing Arrington’s charges, General Pinkston essentially removed […]
Health Department Announces 29th COVID-19 Death, Calls for Social Distancing and Face Masks in Waiting Rooms
The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully announces the death of a female Hispanic child in the 0-10 year age bracket who had no underlying medical conditions. This brings the COVID-19 death total of Hamilton County residents to 29. “The Health Department grieves with the family and the community for the loss of this child,” said […]
Police Briefs for June 23
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. June 20 – Day Shift 5330 Dupont St: The resident advised that someone has been shining lasers into her windows at night. She is requesting extra patrol. 1910 Close Rd. (theft): Police were dispatched to this location regarding a theft from […]
June 22 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. June 17 – Night Shift 4006 Bennett Road (Domestic Assault): Noe Simmons was arrested for Domestic Assault against her mother. Simmons assaulted police and resisted arrest while officers were attempting to take her into custody. Simmons was charged with Domestic Assault, […]
ERPD Arrests June 15-21
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 15-21. 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. ALTAREB, RIADH ISMIAL5700 ROPER STREET […]
Municipal Court Docket for June 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Michael Fox – Theft of Property, Disorderly Conduct, Assault. Eustacio Ramirez Gill – DUI, Child Endangerment No Insurance, No DL, Fail to […]
UPDATED: Ritchey, Former ERPD Officer, is Object of HCSO Social Media Investigation
UPDATE: In a Monday press release, the sheriff’s office stated that a photo on social media depicting a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy in regard to a racially offensive post is that of Deputy Carl Ritchey. Ritchey is a former East Ridge Police Department officer. He worked at East Ridge from October 2007 to November 2013, […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Double […]
Health Department Announces New COVID-19 Hotline Hours
The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the hours of operation for their COVID-19 hotline. The new hours will be: Monday – Friday: 8AM-4PM Saturday: 10AM-3PM Sunday: Closed “Since its activation on March 5th through June 17th, the call center has fielded 22,462 calls,”said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Lately, the center handles approximately 400 […]
14 at Hamilton County Jail Test Positive for COVID-19
In a press release, officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced that recent testing in the jail has been completed which revealed both inmates and employees have COVID-19. According to the release, the test results confirm that eight corrections employees and six inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. At the time of testing, inmates […]
Health Department Urges Use of Masks in Wake of Two New COVID-19 Deaths
The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports two additional COVID-19 deaths today. The announcement brings the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 24. “It is with sadness that we have to report these deaths today and our hearts go out to the families who are suffering these losses,” said Health Department Administrator Becky […]
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