According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Adam Rose, a former East Ridge Police officer, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for speaking up about unfair treatment and safety concerns in the department. He also says an investigation into an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with an 18-year-old high school student before his termination found that he’d broken no […]
ER Christmas Parade this Saturday
The East Ridge Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, Nov. 23. The parade, the first municipal holiday parade of the season, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The route will be as it has in years’ past, along Ringgold Road from Germantown Road to Tombras Avenue. City officials said that in preparation of the event, Ringgold […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 20
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Nov. 19 Day Shift I-75 North (arrest): Police responded to a crash at this location and arrested a John Doe (aka Roberto Rivas Perez) for driving without a license. Perez was transported to jail. 1122 Edwin Lane (warrant service): Jessie Ervin and Jacob Stevens were […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 19
This information was provided by the East Ridge Police Department from its “pass along” reports. Nov. 18 Day Shift 1514 Waterhouse Street (trespassing): Police were called to this boarded up residence regarding a possible squatter. Upon arrival, officers were unable to locate anyone. 6501 Ringgold Road (bank fraud): BB&T bank reported that a woman deposited […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 18
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. November 14 Day Shift 601 Walnut Street (warrant service): Steve Allen Thurman Jr. was arrested at the jail on two East Ridge forfeiture capias warrants for DUI and open container law. 5080 S. Terrace (suspicious activity): Police responded to the area in reference to a […]
Free Medical Clinic Treated Many Hundreds at Camp Jordan
UPDATE: Over the course of two days, officials with RAM said a total of 931 people sought medical, dental or vision treatment. By Sunday afternoon, almost $500,000 in free treatment and services had been provided. Planning is underway for next year’s clinic scheduled for Oct. 23-24. Remote Area Medical will hold a free medical clinic at […]
Hamilton County Hunters Can Feed Hungry This Holiday Season
NASHVILLE – With deer season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting donations in Hamilton County to help feed local families in need. Statewide, more than 75 processors are collecting donations to feed fellow Tennesseans. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don’s Meat Shop, […]
Man Perishes in House Fire
UPDATE: The victims of Thursday evening’s fire on Adonna Lane have been identified. James (Freddy) Robertson, 62, was killed. Lisa Crowe, also 62, remains in critical condition. One man was killed and a woman severely injured in a house fire late Thursday night. According to an East Ridge Fire Department press release, firefighters were dispatched […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 14
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Nov. 13 Day Shift 6519 Ringgold Road Room 255 (DOA): Maintenance at Super 8 called police after finding a man deceased in Room 255. The body was transported to the medical examiner’s office. 6510 Ringgold Road (fraud): BB&T Corporate Investigator reported that Kala Moss deposited […]
Attorney General Announces Launch of ‘Project Guardian’
Knoxville, Tenn. – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes. Reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws have always been among the […]
Food City Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive
Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months. Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. […]
Nov. 13 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Nov. 12 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (Budgetel)- Unknown Trouble- The caller advised of a domestic disturbance in the motel room next door. Upon arrival Robert Smith was arrested and charged with domestic assault. 6514 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- Suspicious Vehicle and Persons- The caller […]
Video: ER Housing Committee Meeting
Below is a video of the November East Ridge Housing Commission meeting held at City Hall.
Police Arrest Man after SWAT Callout
Press release from East Ridge Police Department: On November 12, East Ridge Police received a call from Tennessee Probation and Parole concerning a party at 525 S. St. Marks Ave. threatening his girlfriend. She had sent an email stating that her boyfriend, Dwight Keith Land, had threatened to shoot her and/or himself. When police arrived […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 12
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Nov. 11 Day Shift 5310 Oakdale Avenue- Suspicious Activity- Brian Traylor said he was contacted by a neighbor who said he saw two young males wearing hoodies and backpacks try to get into his car. Traylor had left his jeep running in […]
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