The Health Department has determined through COVID-19 contact tracing that potential exposures occurred at the Coolidge Park fountain area July 1, Old Chicago Pizza (Hixson) for dine-in service on July 2, the Tennessee Aquarium on July 4, and the Quillin-Hammonds wedding at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Individuals were at these locations during their infectious […]

The Hamilton County Health Department reports an additional COVID-19 death and increases in positive cases. The 37th death was a white non-Hispanic male between 61-70 years with underlying medical conditions. “Our sympathies go out to the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to all our active cases,” said Health Department Administrator […]

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 8 Day Shift  6721 Ringgold Road (disorder/criminal trespass): Deshawn Cordell Brazell and Carmen Denise Henley were criminally trespassed from the Family Dollar after engaging in a verbal disorder with store staff due to their extended […]

The following information was collected from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. July 7 Day Shift  6305 Ringgold Road (Hardees)- Disorder- The caller advised a fellow employee attacked a customer and left the business. Upon arrival the disorder was found to be verbal in nature. 6700 blk of Ringgold Road- Rolling Disorder- The […]

Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement regarding county officials’ mask mandate and the sheriff’s office’s enforcement efforts. “In light of the alarming increase of COVID-19 cases we are seeing in Hamilton County, I support the County Mayor’s efforts to slow the spread of this virus,” Hammond said in a press release. “While the […]

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store manager reported on […]

East Ridge police are asking for help from the public to apprehend the person responsible for a Monday evening homicide. According to a department press release, officers were called to the 600 block of South Seminole Drive late Monday night on a “shots fired” call. When they arrived they found Antonio Smith, 25, of a […]

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 02 – Day Shift  3824 Altamira Drive- Vehicle Burglary- On arrival police spoke with the complainant. He advised sometime during the night an unknown suspect entered his work van and took property. Complainant stated three […]

The Hamilton County Health Department announces a COVID-19 exposure at the Hicks-Herring wedding held on June, 27, at the Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, in Collegedale. The rehearsal dinner was held at the same location on June 26. Several people that attended the wedding have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department recommends being tested […]