HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on new bridge construction, retaining wall construction, and new ramp construction. Intermittent land closures are possible on Market Street (SR-58) and Broad Street (SR-2) for utility and storm drainage work. […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 31
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Dec. 29 Day Shift 21-018735- 941 Spring Creek Road- Suspicious Activity/Mental Health The caller requested police due to someone tampering/hacking his cell phone. Police spoke with the caller and determined he was having a mental health issue. Before leaving, the caller advised police the nursing […]
Burger King Robbed
East Ridge police are investigating the armed robbery of the Burger King on Tuesday evening. According to a department “pass along report,” officers responded to the business at 6404 Ringgold Road on a reported armed robbery. Police spoke with multiple employees who advised a man had brandished a firearm, ordered money put into a bag […]
Dec. 30 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from “pass along report” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. Dec. 28 Day Shift 3936 Ringgold Road (theft) The complainant had her pocketbook stolen at Save-a-lot on Christmas Eve. When she checked online, she discovered the thieves had used her credit card at a variety of stores. She has […]
Most Current COVID-19 Information
The Hamilton County Health Department reported 948 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of people in the county diagnosed with the virus since the beginning of the pandemic to 70,070. The health department reported five more deaths on Wednesday and 26 since Dec. 22. That makes 2,178 positive cases in one […]
Porch Fire Extinguished by Resident
A fire on the porch of a house down the street from City Hall was extinguished by the resident, early Wednesday morning, officials said. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were called to a reported residential fire at 2016 Tombras Avenue at 3:52 a.m. When they arrived they found that the occupant […]
Dec. 29 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” December 26 – Day Shift 21-018616- 201 Eads Street- Domestic Disorder Police were dispatched to the listed location in response to a domestic disturbance being broadcasted on Facebook live. Police met with complainant who stated her ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave her apartment prior to […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 28
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” December 23 – Day Shift 3984 Ringgold Road (suspicious activity): An older male went into the Stop N Go store and placed almost all of the store’s beef jerky sticks on the counter along with a two liter Coke. The clerk thought it was strange […]
19 More Deaths Due to COVID; 248 New Positive Cases
The Hamilton County Health Department reported 19 additional COVID-19 Deaths on Monday and 248 new positive cases. The total number of cases in the county since the beginning of the pandemic now stands at 68,617. The number of people who have succumbed to the virus now stands at 772. The county has 1,840 active cases. […]
Silvers Named New Executive Director of ER Senior Living Community
East Ridge Residence, an independent living community in East Ridge managed by Signal Mountain-based Veritas Senior Living, is welcoming Amy Silvers, CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), as their new Executive Director. Her start date was December 13. Silvers will oversee all of the day-to-day operations and manage all employees of the community. She has had an […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 20-26
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 20-26. 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. BATES, DANIELLE LASHAE115 NANCY […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 24
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Dec. 22 Day Shift 1410 John Ross Road (suspicious person) A passing motorist observed a male in white coveralls on a bicycle riding up John Ross reaching into mailboxes as he worked his way toward the crest. Police got into the area quickly but did […]
DOJ Awards More Than $125 Million in ‘Stop School Violence Act’ Grants
Hamilton County Schools Awarded $266,314 KNOXVILLE _ The Department of Justice today announced nearly $126 million in funding to advance school safety under the STOP School Violence Act. The grants, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), will help […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 23
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Dec. 21 Day Shift 21-018358- 6212 Holiday Drive- Alarm Police responded to check the residence. The house appeared to be secure. 21-018363- 1905 McBrien Road- Improperly Parked Vehicle The caller advised a large Fox moving truck was parked in her driveway and the driver was […]
Tennessee American Water Spreads Holiday Cheer with Firefighter Grants
In time for the holiday season, local emergency responders and fire departments in Hamilton and Marion Counties, TN, and Catoosa and Walker Counties, GA, have received $11,000 through Tennessee American Water’s Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants provide supplemental funding for critical equipment, training and community education in communities served by Tennessee American Water. “As a […]
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