This article is from Tennessee/Lookout. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said Monday he gave “factual information” to a grand jury investigating political corruption and confirmed he is not a “target” in the federal probe. Sexton was among at least five lawmakers subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury, including Republican Reps. Jason Zachary of Knoxville, Bud Hulsey […]
Fire Damages Apartment Complex
24 Residents Receiving Help From Red Cross On Wednesday, an early-morning fire damaged a unit of an apartment complex on Fountain Avenue. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were called to the Summit apartments at 3725 Fountain Ave. just after 1 a.m. When they arrived heavy smoke was coming from the building. […]
Police Briefs for March 29
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” March 27 – Day Shift 3100 block Mason Drive (stolen gun recovery): The resident at this location found a 9mm Springfield Hellcat handgun in the drainage ditch in front of his residence. The caller advised there was police action on the street last night, where […]
Police Briefs for March 28
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” March 25 – Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road Room (overdose): A man was found lying on the floor barely breathing in this room at the Budgetel. Police issued a dose of Narcan which revived him. He was then transported to a local hospital emergency […]
Judge Alex McVeagh Officially Launches Campaign for Judge of Division II Hamilton County General Session Court
Friends of Judge Alex’s Finance Team Touts Strong Community Support and Fundraising Success with More Than $70,000 Raised at the End of Last Reporting Period Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Alex McVeagh, who was appointed to the bench in 2017 by former Gov. Bill Haslam, today announced he has formally launched his campaign to […]
Police Briefs for March 26
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” March 24 Day Shift 22-004068- 4100 blk of Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of a female dressed like a Ninja Turtle walking along the road making obscene gestures and dancing in the roadway. On scene police encountered a woman on the sidewalk. She […]
Helton Subpeonaed to Appear before Federal Grand Jury In Phoenix Solutions Case
It wouldn’t be shocking to see indictments come up before the Legislature adjourns in late April. According to the Tennessee/Lookout, Sexton and state Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, both confirmed Thursday they are to go before the grand jury early next week. Helton told the Tennessee Lookout she believes she was ordered to show up because she […]
VIDEO: Council Meeting of March 24
March 25 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” March 23 Day Shift 22-004016- 4342 Ringgold Road- Road Rage/Disorder with a Weapon- En route to the call dispatch advised of a male party in a white Kia K5 had threatened the reporting party and the fellow occupants of the vehicle with a firearm. On […]
Judges Strike Down State Law Allowing Warrantless Searches by Wildlife Officials
This story is from Tennessee/Lookout. The longstanding practice of conducting warrantless searches on private property by officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is unconstitutional, a three judge panel hearing a case in Benton County Circuit Court ruled Tuesday. The ruling invalidates Tennessee law that TWRA has relied on to conduct warrantless searches and surveillance on […]
Boyd Patterson Endorsed by Three Major Law Enforcement Organizations in Division III Criminal Court Judge Race
Boyd Patterson seeks to serve Hamilton County as the next Division III Criminal Court Judge. After working closely with Hamilton County Law Enforcement during his twenty years of public service, the Prosecutor-turned-Public Defender has now received support from three major law enforcement organizations. ENDORSEMENT BY THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE OFFICERS LOCAL #735 The […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): Williams Street is closed to all traffic at the I-24 underpass to support the installation of new storm drainage structures for the new frontage road. Traffic will still be able to access the ramps to I-24 and US-27, but no […]
Double Homicide Solved by DA’s Cold Case Unit
The Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit (CCU) has solved a double homicide that occurred at 2106 E. 13th Street on January 31, 2016. In a Wednesday press conference, District Attorney General Neal Pinkston said developments within the last 30 days enabled them to present the case to the grand jury on Monday, […]
March 23 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” March 21 Day Shift 3725 Fountain Avenue (harassment): The complainant contacted police after her estranged boyfriend and child’s father, Charles Alexander, showed up unexpectedly at her door this morning. She refused to let him in because he has been stealing her mail and other documentation. […]
TDOT Partners with Non-Profits to Establish Network of Litter Removal Devices
New Seabin Devices Will Clean the Tennessee River Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has teamed up with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTRB) and other partners to establish a network of Seabin automated litter and debris removal devices across the Tennessee River watershed. Seabin devices work continuously to skim and collect marine debris […]
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