The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 8 24-014207 – 10 BLK Edwards Terrace – Theft – Police spoke with a party in the East Ridge Police Department lobby regarding a theft and an ongoing issue with their neighbor. The theft had already been reported to police by […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 8-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 8-10. 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. Friday, November 8 BUTLER, […]
HCSO Detectives Conducting Death Investigation in Middle Valley
On Saturday morning just after midnight, patrol deputies and HCEMS were dispatched to the 7420 block of Irongate Drive for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male with a gunshot wound. Criminal Investigative Services detectives also responded to the residence and are currently conducting a death investigation. One witness […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 7 24-014159 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Disorderly Conduct – A patient was arrested for Disorderly Conduct when he became belligerent by yelling and cursing the ER staff and violently banging on the door and walls. ER Staff stated […]
Greenway Access to Close Indefinitely
The bridge across Chickamauga Creek in Camp Jordan Park which allows pedestrians and cyclists to access the Greenway will close indefinitely for the construction of two wastewater holding tanks across Interstate 75. According to a press release from the City of East Ridge, authorities here were notified of a significant infrastructure project to improve the wastewater […]
Two Arrested in Connection with House Fire on Mowbray Pike
On October 4, Criminal Investigative Services Detectives began an investigation into a suspicious residential fire in the 2300 block of Mowbray Pike. During the investigation into the cause of the fire, it was determined that a vehicle parked in a carport at the residence was intentionally set on fire and the fire then spread […]
HCSO Arrests Barricaded Fugitive on Walnut Drive
On Thursday, at approximately 3:50 pm, Criminal Warrants Detectives observed Khalil Sivels, a wanted fugitive, driving a black Acura northbound on Mountain View Road near the intersection of Lee Highway. Before a traffic stop could be conducted, the suspect pulled into a residence on Black Walnut Drive, exited the vehicle, and ran into the house. […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 4-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 4-7. 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. Monday, November 4 FELIX […]
Sheriff Terminates Probationary Corrections Deputy Following Off-Duty Incident
Sheriff Austin Garrett has terminated probationary Corrections Deputy Eric Nerison following an off-duty incident that led to his arrest in Collegedale, Tennessee, earlier today. The investigation by Collegedale Police revealed Nerison’s involvement in a domestic assault that occurred at his apartment this morning. The incident unfolded when a student at Cleveland State College received threats […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 6 24-014417 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Wire Fraud – The caller stated she received a voicemail from “Sergeant David Miller” of the Sheriff’s Office stating she had not appeared for Jury Duty and warrants were taken for her arrest. […]
City to Break Ground on New Town Center
East Ridge City Officials are excited to invite the public to join them at the groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s highly anticipated town-center complex. The ceremony will be held at 1501 Tombras Avenue on Friday, November 15, beginning at 1:30 pm. Located behind City Hall and the East Ridge Community Center (next to the former McBrien […]
HCSO Announces New Inmate Phone & Video Visitation System for 2025
Sheriff Austin Garrett is pleased to announce the implementation of a new inmate communication system in the first quarter of 2025 at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center. This system, provided by Smart Communications, will introduce significant changes to both the cost and convenience of phone calls and video visitations between inmates and their […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 5 24-103230 – 18340 Interstate 24 EB – Shooting/ Assist another Agency – Police responded to an individual who was shot on the interstate over a road rage incident. ERPD were first on scene and started CPR/rendered first aid until Chattanooga […]
Ezell Breaks Through for East Ridge City Council
Jeff Ezell will become East Ridge’s newest City Councilman after Tuesday’s election. Ezell, who had unsuccessfully run for council several times, received 5,131 votes, or 37 percent of the votes cast. He will join Audie Witt, who voters returned for a third term. Witt’s supporters turned out, as the retired state employee garnered 4,945 votes. […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 4 24-014031- 5400 BLK Ringgold Rd- Traffic Stop/Arrest – A vehicle was stopped for window tint violation. While verifying the occupants, a woman was confirmed to have warrants out of Hamilton County. She was transported to the jail without incident. 24-014018- […]