The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 28 25-002116- 4214 Ringgold Road- Warrant Service – A man turned himself in on two East Ridge warrants for Animal Cruelty and False Reports and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail. 25-002117 – 600 BLK Marlboro Avenue – Check for […]
State Social Security, IRS, OSHA Offices Targeted for Lease Termination by Trump Administration
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Among hundreds of leased federal offices targeted for closure by the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is a Nashville Social Security Administration space. A dozen other federal offices are also targeted for lease terminations in Tennessee. They include a 135,000 square-foot-national office of the Internal Revenue Service in Franklin, […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 20-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 20-28. 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. Thursday, February 20 HARRIS,RICHARD […]
Outdoor Burning Destroys Graysville Home, Damages Ringgold Garage
RINGGOLD _ Catoosa County Fire Department Chief Daniel Walston says burning items in a barrel appears to have started a bigger fire this afternoon that destroyed a home in the 2500 block of Graysville Road. Outdoor burning at another residence caused damage to a garage. Catoosa County E-911 received a call for help at about […]
Law and Order Feb. 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 27 25-002075 4300 BLK Ringgold Road- Delayed Shooting / Person Shot – Police responded to 941 Spring Creek Road in reference to a person shot. Police determined that the shooting occurred at a business in the 4300 BLK of Ringgold Road. […]
Law and Order Feb. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 26 25-002043 – 900 BLK Altamaha Street – Property – The resident reported finding a $5 bill containing suspected Methamphetamine in the street near her house. Due to the contamination, the money was placed into Property for destruction. 25-002049 – 1100 […]
Bill Moves Forward Allowing Narrow Exceptions to State Abortion Law
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A bill to allow very specific exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion ban passed a key House committee Wednesday. The legislation would allow doctors to perform an abortion in the case of an ectopic and molar pregnancies — a rare, noncancerous tumor that develops as the result of a non-viable pregnancy […]
Law and Order Feb. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 25 25-002008 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Rd- Traffic Stop / Arrest – A woman was arrested at this location after getting into a physical altercation with police when officers were attempting to explain a driver’s license would be needed to drive […]
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Garner Circle
East Ridge police are investigating a shooting on Garner Circle Tuesday night that left one man dead. According to Police Chief Clint Uselton, police were called to an address in the 1500 block of Garner Circle at about midnight. Officer found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Police began administering life-saving […]
Hamilton County Jail Hosts Men of Valor & Tim Tebow Event
On Monday, former NFL quarterback and Christian philanthropist, Tim Tebow, visited the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center to share an inspiring message of hope and transformation with inmates. Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy Winner, delivered motivational remarks as part of a program organized by Men of Valor in partnership with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s […]
Collegedale Police Department Honors Officers at Annual Awards Banquet
COLLEGEDALE _ On Thursday evening, the Collegedale Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet, a night dedicated to recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering service of its officers in protecting the citizens of Collegedale and Hamilton County. The event was attended by city and county commissioners, with Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith serving […]
Law and Order Feb. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 20 25-001827 – 3500 BLK Connelly Ln – Harassment – The police contacted the reporting party by telephone in response to his request to file a harassment report. He stated that he resides with his father in Marion County and had […]
Law and Order Feb. 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 19 25-001804- 3600 BLK Shirl Jo Ln– Delayed Assault – Police spoke with a party via telephone to take report of a delayed assault. He stated that around 0100 hours on Tuesday, while at his neighbor’s house and drinking, a verbal […]
Hooper Retires after 40 Years of Service
On Tuesday, Sheriff Austin Garrett, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, elected officials, law enforcement colleagues, and community members throughout our region officially recognized the retirement of Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, Mark Hooper, after (40) years of service. Also in attendance were former Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond, former Chief Deputy and Interim […]
Law and Order Feb. 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift February 18 25-001767 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder – Staff advised a male was loitering in the lobby and refused to leave when asked to do so. The man was cooperative with police and was given a courtesy ride to […]