The following actions were taken at the February 11 East Ridge Housing Commission meeting. According to minutes of the meeting the board affirmed its prior order to demolish the house on the property at 1312 Pleasant Street. The city will commence demolition proceedings after 45 days from the meeting. In previous housing commission meetings, the […]
Council Rejects Developer’s Bid to Rezone S. Seminole Property for Apartment Complex
The East Ridge City Council denied a developer’s request to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels to build a luxury apartment complex, Thursday night during its regular meeting. After hearing a chorus of concerns from citizens that the new 80-unit complex would clog traffic, increase crime and create stormwater issues in the area, the […]
Police Briefs Feb. 14
A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and sexually battering her daughter in 2012 was arrested by East Ridge police on Wednesday. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, Dustin Gabriel Ellis, 32, of a West Garden Farm address in Rossville, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and […]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants to wake up and attempt escape. To help raise awareness of this simple but effective life-saving message, the East […]
Williams to Hold Second ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event on Saturday
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 […]
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