East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold his second “meet the mayor” event on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Local Coffee. Mayor Williams said that he will bring East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson along for this meeting, the second of numerous meetings planned where Mayor Williams will engage in a constructive dialogue […]
Woman Who ERPD Ignored Called as Star Witness in First Day of Sanford Murder Trial
According to our friends at Chattanoogan.com, a woman who police ignored twice when she tried to tell them about a murder over 18 years ago was called as the star witness for the state on Tuesday in the Jason Sanford first-degree murder trial. Sanford, who had returned to his home state of Michigan shortly after the body […]
ERHS Student Charged with Statutory Rape
An East Ridge High School student caught having sex with his girlfriend, Tuesday, inside the school has been charged with Statutory Rape, officials said. According to a press release by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this morning, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at East Ridge High School was notified that a school faculty member […]
Police Briefs Feb. 12
East Ridge police officers had some tense moments on Sunday as they assisted Chattanooga police in taking a wanted man into custody at the Budgetel Inn. According to a department “pass along” report, ERPD was called to 1410 N. Mack Smith Road after a CPD officer was conducting surveillance on room 4312 in regard to […]
Custer Among First Graduating Class of Certified Public Manager Program
East Ridge City Manager Kenny Custer recently completed the Tennessee Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. The inaugural class of the CPM program, based in the UT Institute for Public Service’s Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, graduated at the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol Building in Nashville. Fourteen participants from local, state and federal […]
Beware of Sweetheart Scams This Valentines Day
NASHVILLE – With Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14, 2019) quickly approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of ‘sweetheart’ scammers who claim to love you but, in reality, are only after your money. “Valentine’s Day is a time to show your loved ones how much you […]
Garrett Takes Oath as HCSO Chief Deputy
Earlier Monday morning, Austin Garrett was officially sworn in as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy by Judge Gary Starnes. Surrounded by his family, friends, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and numerous law enforcement personnel and elected officials from the tri-state area, Austin Garrett took the oath of office at the Hamilton County […]
Street Resurfacing to Begin Early in City
As a result of an apparent early Spring, contractors will begin resurfacing streets in East Ridge ahead of schedule, officials said Friday. According to a press release, the following streets will be resurfaced: Camp Jordan Road, Beulah Drive, Edwina Court, Jordan Run Road, Eads Road, Fawn Drive, Martha Avenue, Barry Road, Maxwell Road (Extension/Dead-end), Le Clerq […]
Former Little League Football Treasurer Indicted on Theft Charge
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County woman, charged with stealing from a Little League football organization. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on October 5, 2017, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of embezzlement from the Marion County […]
SFMO Reminds Tennesseans to ‘Candle with Care’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire. […]
Police Briefs Feb. 7
On Wednesday evening, East Ridge police were called to the Speedway at 4222 Ringgold Road in regard to a robbery. According to a department “pass along” report, an officer spoke with a man who said that Jeremy Gosnell had robbed him of his wallet and cell phone. The officer determined that the incident had happened […]
Hixson Motorsports Ready for Daytona Race
Locally based Hixson Motorsports is ready for Daytona as the 2019 racing season kicks off. The team, located in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, will have Willie Mullins, of Mullins Racing, behind the wheel of the No. 3 County Waste, Crow Wing Recycling, Bugsy’s Repair Ford. Speedweeks kicks off a week before the Daytona 500 with the running […]
Police Briefs Feb. 6
Recently, an Hispanic woman reported to police that she had been the victim of a phone scam. According to a police report, late last month the victim told officers that she received a phone call from a person by the name of “Mark.” The suspect spoke to the woman in fluent Spanish telling her that […]
Police Briefs Feb. 5
East Ridge police were contacted by a man from Alabama on Monday morning who said that he and his wife had been a victim of a theft while staying in a local motel last week. According to a police report, the victim said that he and his wife were at the newly-opened Hampton Inn in […]
It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee!
Tennessee Quit Week _ Feb. 4-8 _ is the annual event that encourages those who are smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco to begin their quit journeys. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in Tennessee, yet the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department understands the difficulty of quitting nicotine in any form. They offer […]
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