Chip Scott will lead the charge on executing the vision for the professional stadium for the Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club. The club will reveal the location of the new professional stadium in the near future. Early steps in planning include the hiring of Scott, who will serve as project manager for the new stadium […]
Reed’s Termination Letter Cites ‘Lack of Leadership, Low Morale’ for Dismissal
According to a letter of termination, dated March 13, Assistant City Manager Kenny Custer fired ERPD Chief J.R. Reed for “institutional lack of leadership” and low morale among the staff and police officers. ” … (T)he investigation involving interviews with the members of the leadership personnel within the Police Department and other officers and administrators […]
Reed Released by City
J.R. Reed, a 26-year veteran of the East Ridge Police Department who served as Chief for almost five years, has been released by the city. According to a Thursday evening press release, Reed was released effective March 13. In November 2018, Reed was placed on administrative leave due to matters relative to his position with […]
Police Briefs March 14
The following “pass along” reports were furnished by the East Ridge Police Department for the day and night patrol shifts for March 13. _ 724 Astor Ln.: Police responded to this address regarding a domestic assault. Nickolas Mallet was arrested on a charge of domestic assault for hitting his mother in the face with a cellular […]
Taylor Receives Prestigious Optimist of Year Award
On Tuesday evening, the East Ridge Optimist Club hosted a chili and hot dog fundraiser. The proceeds from the event will help provide scholarships to East Ridge students. The event was successful as the club chef Harry Mackey made his delicious chili. The fundraiser featured special guests from the Hamilton County Optimist Club, Optimist International […]
Casey Is ‘Pet of the Week’
Meet Casey!! Casey is a female German Shepard mix that’s about two or three-years-old. Casey enjoys other dogs and loves people! She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations and is heart worm negative. Casey has been patiently waiting at the shelter for 38 days now for her perfect person to come along and […]
Police Briefs March 13
The following incidents are from recent East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. _ 1517 Tombras Ave.: On Tuesday after proceedings were complete at East Ridge Municipal Court and during transport of those individuals in custody, Patrick Faulk, repeatedly kicked the protective cage on the interior of the transport van. The cage was damaged and […]
East Ridge Bass Pro hosts FLW Tournament Weigh-in March 23
Bass Pro of East Ridge will be hosting the final weigh-in of the 2019 Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Southeastern division tournament. The Costa FLW Series at Lake Chickamauga presented by T-H Marine hosted by Fish Dayton will cap off the three-day tournament featuring over 360 bass-fishing pros and co-anglers. The tournament is based […]
Gang Member Charged with Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment
On Monday, a Chattanooga man and affiliated gang member was arrested by East Ridge police after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to shoot her. According to Hamilton County Jail booking reports, Antwain Edmonds, 22, of a Harvest Oak Lane address, was charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault and False Imprisonment. He is being held on […]
Widby Files Suit against City, Codes Officials
A Rose Street man has filed a lawsuit against the City of East Ridge and three employees over issues relating to codes enforcement. Jeffrey Scott Widby filed the suit on February 25 in Hamilton County Circuit Court against the City, acting City Manager Kenny Custer, Terrie Robertson and Charlie Ritchey alleging he is being harassed […]
Car Crash Shuts Down Ringgold Road
UPDATE: According to East Ridge Police, the driver of the car that crashed Sunday morning on Ringgold Road was identified as Tristian Garrett of Cleveland, Tenn. As of Sunday afternoon, Garrett remained hospitalized with minor injuries. Officials said the cause of the crash is still under investigation. A Sunday morning car crash has sent one […]
ERPD Arrests March 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 4-10. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AARON, STEVEN MICHEAL HOMELESS CHATTANOOGA, […]
‘Spring Forward’ This Weekend and Test Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks forward this Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 for the start of daylight saving time. “We know that smoke alarms save lives, but they can only do their job if they are working,” said Tennessee Department of […]
Optimist’s Hosting Fundraiser
No Clear Answer on When Pioneer Frontier Construction May Begin
East Ridge officials met with the public, Thursday night at City Hall, to answer questions and get input from residents about the proposed revamping of Pioneer Frontier playground. Amanda Bowers, the city’s Community Involvement Coordinator, told about a dozen residents who attended that the city has acquired a Local Parks & Recreation Fund grant through […]
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