The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. March 5– Day Shift 5359 Haisten Court (auto theft arrest): The complainant’s 1992 red Chevy C10 (TN: NCE404) was stolen by James Mullis at this location. The vehicle has been entered into NCIC. Warrants were taken out for Mullis who was later located sitting inside […]

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 2-8. 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. March 2 DAUGHERTY, DENISE MICHELL […]

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Ty Kyser – Theft of Property, Aggravated Burglary. Bobby Smith – Fraud use of Credit Card/PTR, Theft/PTR. Andrew Beatrice – Unauthorized Use/PTR, Assault/PTR. Lisa Blake […]

A citizen activist is spearheading an effort to get a referendum on the November ballot that would allow liquor stores in East Ridge. Earl Wilson, a retired pharmaceutical salesman who serves on the city’s housing commission and beer board, is currently circulating petitions to gather voters’ signatures to make it happen. So far, there has […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 […]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has received positive test results for a case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Tennessee. The TDH State Public Health Laboratory tested the individual, and has submitted results to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. The patient is an adult male from Williamson County who had […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department announces the activation of its Coronavirus (COVID-19) information hotline call center to provide up-to-date, reliable, and accurate information to the public. The hotline is not only for individuals with concerns or questions, but also organizations can receive specific guidance in the sectors of businesses, schools and daycares, nursing homes, the […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. March 4 Day Shift 6911 Martha Avenue (disorder): Police responded after the landlord stated he observed Lamar Bristol on the property. Bristol was criminally trespassed from the property on 2/28 of this year. Police located an unsecured door on the property and cleared the structure. […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by department administration. March 3 Day Shift 3218 Gleason Drive (Ridgeview Point Apartments)- Unknown 911- Dispatch advised of a phase two 911 call with no sounds of distress. Upon arrival in the area nothing out of the ordinary was located. 715 Brookfield Avenue- Theft- […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. March 2 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road (Speedway)- Traffic Stop/Misdemeanor Citation- Tiffany Billingsley was issued a misdemeanor citation for driving on revoked following a traffic stop. 5330 Dupont Street- Shots Fired- The caller advised she heard a single gunshot coming from the Dutch Manor Apartments. […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. February 27– Day Shift 1400 Sewanee Drive- Traffic Stop/Arrest- Bilareo Romerez was arrested and charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop. Broomes towed the vehicle. 201 Eads Street (Dogwood Apartments #445)- AOA Arrest- Officers assisted US Marshalls with apprehension and transport of […]