The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully announces the death of a female Hispanic child in the 0-10 year age bracket who had no underlying medical conditions. This brings the COVID-19 death total of Hamilton County residents to 29. “The Health Department grieves with the family and the community for the loss of this child,” said […]

UPDATE: In a Monday press release, the sheriff’s office stated that a photo on social media depicting a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy in regard to a racially offensive post is that of Deputy Carl Ritchey.  Ritchey is a former East Ridge Police Department officer. He worked at East Ridge from October 2007 to November 2013, […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Double […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the hours of operation for their COVID-19 hotline. The new hours will be: Monday – Friday: 8AM-4PM Saturday: 10AM-3PM Sunday: Closed “Since its activation on March 5th through June 17th, the call center has fielded 22,462 calls,”said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Lately, the center handles approximately 400 […]

In a press release, officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announced that recent testing in the jail has been completed which revealed both inmates and employees have COVID-19. According to the release, the test results confirm that eight corrections employees and six inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. At the time of testing, inmates […]

The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports two additional COVID-19 deaths today. The announcement brings the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 24. “It is with sadness that we have to report these deaths today and our hearts go out to the families who are suffering these losses,” said Health Department Administrator Becky […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. June 16 Day Shift 511 Sharondale Rd: Resident reported that the rear window of his work truck was shot out with a BB gun overnight. 6519 Ringgold Rd (Theft): The complainant called to report his Tennessee registration: 5N32P1 was stolen from […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports furnished by the administration. June 15 Day Shift 5310 Connell St (Aggravated Burglary): The resident reported after returning home  from getting her nails done and tanning she observed her front door and side door ajar.  The resident reported her 55” Roku TV and a jar […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. June 10 – Day Shift  4214 Ringgold Road (warrant service): Sierra Crutcher turned herself in to police to be served with a forfeiture capias for driving on revoked. 4508 Pontiac Drive (auto theft/recovery): The complainant advised that a vehicle he rented […]

NASHVILLE – After a successful virtual 5K race for World Bee Day, Tennessee State Parks will host two virtual races for Independence Day weekend, running July 3-6.  The parks will host the Red, White and Raptors virtual 5K or 1 Miler that weekend. It will also host the Virtual Firecracker Glow Run on those dates. […]