NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks […]

In light of COVID-19 concerns, Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement. “In light of Governor Bill Lee’s updated executive order asking citizens to stay at home, it is very important our residents and businesses in Hamilton County adhere to this order and help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus in our community. Many […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 31 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Disorder/Mental Health Consumer- The caller advised of a black female loitering on the property refusing to leave. Upon arrival police spoke to the woman and she left the property. A short time later […]

On Wednesday morning, the East Ridge Police Department SWAT team was called to a local motel after a man refused to leave after check-out time. According to a press release, officers responded to the Super 8 Hotel at 6519 Ringgold Rd. on a report of a subject that would not leave his room after check […]

Tennessee’s top prosecutors—three United States Attorneys and the Tennessee Attorney General—are coordinating their efforts to prevent Tennesseans from being victimized by fraud schemes and other unlawful acts during disaster-relief efforts and the coronavirus pandemic and will investigate and prosecute all instances of coronavirus-related fraud schemes targeting Tennesseans. Sadly, many Americans fall victim to fraud schemes […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 30 Day Shift Warrant Service- Jamie Tomas-Jose Tomas-Jose was arrested at the Hamilton County Jail on a Capias for driving under the influence. 6712 Ringgold Road (Public Storage)- Alarm- Upon arrival police spoke with employees and found the alarm to […]

The Hamilton County Health Department announces the opening of a COVID-19 community testing site to accelerate COVID-19 testing in our community. A formal referral from a medical provider is required for testing and testing will be by appointment only. “We are pleased to announce the opening of an additional COVID-19 specimen collection site in our […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, we want to assure you that we are here for you in these challenging times. We are focused on working with other local leaders and community partners to help slow the spread while developing new ways we can support you to keep you connected. EPB Quick […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 26– Day Shift 6013 Wentworth Avenue- AOA/Smoke Investigation- Police responded with Fire on a smoke investigation behind the residence at this address. Upon arrival Fire handled the call. 728 Frawley Road (Park Ridge Apartments)- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of […]