The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” furnished by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 29 Day Shift  4030 Dellway Circle- Verbal disorder between a woman and her boyfriend over him punching himself and attempting to cut himself. The boyfriend was gone prior to police arrival and could not be […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY Repair of the bridge on SR-319 over the TennesseeRiver and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): During this report period the contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be aware of trucks entering and exiting the […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” July 28 Day Shift  617 Marlboro Ave. – Drowning – Police responded to this location regarding a 14-month-old drowning victim. Upon police arrival, the child was breathing but lethargic. ER Fire arrived on scene and began medical care. Due to EMS not being able to […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” July 25 – Day Shift  601 Walnut St- Haylie Sherrard was served with an ER warrant 6710 Ringgold Rd- An employee of Best Wester called police to advise that a man was not wearing a mask and was causing a disorder. The non mask-wearing man […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. July 23 – Day Shift  1472 N. Mack Smith Road (suspicious persons): Business employees told police there were homeless people hanging around the outside of the shops and sneaking into the woods. Police checked the area and did not locate anyone. […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” July 22 Day Shift  201 Eads Street (unruly juvenile): A family residing at Dogwood Place Apartments is currently under quarantine due to Covid-19 exposure. Their 14-year-old son is upset over this and slipped out of the apartment against his parent’s wishes. The teen, who has […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY Tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On 07/22/20, (8 PM – 6 AM), there will be a tunnel cleaning operation at the McCallie tunnels using a flagging operation, allowing alternate movements in each direction. […]

As of July 23, three corrections employees and six inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Hamilton County Jail. Several of the inmates who tested positive were identified as inmate workers who work in the jail kitchen. Out of an abundance of caution, once the inmates were diagnosed, all evening meals were disposed of […]