The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy. Class #19-01 will begin on September 16, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take place for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these training […]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONEprogramhas opened its community teaching garden grant application period through the end of August. Those interested are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,000. The purpose of the teaching garden initiative is to: Demonstrate to children and families theimportance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for […]
Police Briefs Aug. 7
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. August 6 Day Shift 3504 Shelby Circle: The reporting party requested police assistance while she attempted to retrieve property from her estranged husband. Upon arrival no contact was made with the husband. 941 Spring Creek Road: Dispatch advised officers of a panic […]
FBI Announces New Program Focusing on the Recovery of Child Victims From Commercial Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today the FBI-led recovery or identification of 103 child victims and the arrest of 67 sex traffickers through Operation Independence Day. This initiative — a revamping of a previously successful program — was executed during the month of July through 161 operations conducted nationwide. Operation Independence Day relied […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 5 Day Shift 3508 Ringgold Road: Police were contacted by the pharmacist at Walgreen’s Pharmacy regarding prescription fraud. The pharmacist advised that on July 24th an unknown female came into the store and presented a fraudulent prescription for a child that was not hers. The […]
Jette New Principal at OLPH
When the students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help attend the first day of classes on Tuesday they will find themselves under the guidance of new Principal Paul Jette. Jette, who is originally from New Bedford, Mass., comes to the school with decades of experience as an administrator in private schools, mostly in New England. […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 5
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. August 01, 2019– Day Shift 950 Spring Creek Road: Upon arrival contact was made with complainant. He advised that sometime during the night an unknown person entered the vehicle and went through his belongings. The complainant advised the only property missing was […]
Health Department Traps West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes
The Chattanooga-Hamilton Hamilton County Health Department says that mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton County were positive for West Nile Virus. “While West Nile Virus isn’t new to our area,” says Director of Environmental Health Services Bonnie Deakins, “this is a reminder that mosquito bites are not just a harmless, itchy thing that goes away. About […]
Red Wolves Edge North Texas, 1-0
The Chattanooga Red Wolves shut out the North Texas Soccer Club 1-0, Saturday at David Stanton Field, giving the club its first win in over a month. The win kept the Red Wolves (7-5-7) perfect at home and still in the race to make the playoffs. The team will travel to face South Georgia Tormenta […]
ERPD Arrests July 29-Aug. 4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 29-Aug. 4. 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. BREWER, DAVID JAMES 117 […]
Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 6
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Court officials said this week’s docket is abbreviated as a result of an event at City Hall. Jimmy Jenkins – Domestic Assault, Vandalism. Doriam Mota […]
Give Emergency Vehicles the Right-of-Way
Each day, firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other emergency personnel respond to calls for help. Emergency personnel are required by state law to complete annual training on the proper way to respond to calls using lights and sirens and, you, as a citizen, can help make the emergency response of fire apparatus, ambulances and police […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 2
The following information was compiled from “pass along” reports provided by the East Ridge Police Department. July 31 Day Shift Ringgold Road / Keeble Street: Police encountered Marcus Faulkner rummaging through items at the Goodwill Donation Center. He was checked for warrants and had a non-extraditable warrant out of Georgia. He was advised to move […]
HCHD, Partners Highlight Human Trafficking with Red Sand Art Project
HAMILTON COUNTY _ Human trafficking is the exploitation of people for the purpose of sexual services, forced labor or other commercial services, and even organ removal. This modern day slavery is not something happening only in big cities or foreign countries, it also happens in Tennessee and Hamilton County. According to the Tennessee Department of […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 1
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 30 Day Shift 801 State Line Road: Police responded to a burglar alarm at this residence and found an open door. There did not appear to be any evidence of forced entry. The door was re-secured. 915 South Seminole Drive: The […]
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