On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
Police Briefs Dec. 21
_ 3720 Anderson Ave.: Police were called to the address, Monday evening, on a disorder. According to affidavit of complaint, police spoke with a man and woman who told them initially that they had been engaged in a verbal argument. The woman told police the couple had been arguing over the man, Willie Byrd, cheating […]
City Offices Holiday Hours
East Ridge city offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, officials said Tuesday. All recycling and trash services will run as regularly scheduled, however.
ERPD Arrests Dec. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 12-18. 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. CALLAHAN, KACEE WILLIAM 16 MARROW […]
Don’t Make Your Car a ‘Hot’ Prospect for Thieves in the Cold
This message is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. The weather is starting to look and feel like winter. Going outside to a cold and sometimes frozen car can be a terrible way to start the day. If you don’t have one of those automatic starters where you can start and warm up your […]
River City Corvette Club Presents Check to NCF
Members of the River City Corvette Club drove their iconic sports cars to East Ridge City Hall, Friday afternoon, to present a check to the Needy Child Fund. Ron Kellogg, the president of the organization, said the $2,000 presented to Chief Mike Williams was proceeds from the ‘Vette club’s car show at Camp Jordan last […]
Post Office Burglarized
East Ridge police are investigating a burglary at the city’s post office after workers there discovered post office boxes had been forced open. According to a police report, on Sunday morning the manager of the facility at 1510 Maxwell Road discovered that about 41 mailboxes had been forcibly entered between 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening […]
City Wants Camp Jordan to be ‘Regional Park’
East Ridge officials want to expand Camp Jordan which may allow the city to capture more “sports tourism” dollars from people visiting the city. Several dozen stakeholders – including representatives from the area’s hotel/motel industry, sports league officials and local restaurant owners – met Tuesday morning at the Community Center to hear Parks & Recreation […]
Credit Card ‘Skimmers’ Found at ER Convenience Store
The East Ridge Police Department is warning residents to pay close attention to their credit card statements as card “skimmers” were recently discovered at a convenience store. According to a press release, on Monday, the manager of Circle K store at 6708 Ringgold Road contacted police after noticing that two fuel pumps at the store […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Woman Claims She was Abducted, Drugged and Assaulted
East Ridge police are trying to sort out the facts of a possible abduction, drugging and assault of a young woman perhaps by female gang members. According to a police report, officers responded to an unknown 911 call in the 1300 block of Greenslake Road on Saturday. The party making the call told dispatch that […]
Council Discusses Plan for Camp Jordan Growth
The East Ridge City Council discussed plans for the growth of Camp Jordan in its final meeting of 2016, Thursday night at City Hall. After some discussion, the council agreed that the City Manager and the Mayor should move forward in getting information from Hamilton County and the Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on […]
Not Wearing Seat Belt Leads to Arrest of Two Gang Members
An alert East ridge police officer noticed the driver of a car not wearing a seat belt which led to charges against two validated gang members. According to a police report, on Tuesday afternoon the officer stopped a gold, 2010 Dodge Avenger because he noticed the driver not wearing his seat belt. When the officer […]
Utility Construction Closes Mack Smith Road
Utility construction will close much of Mack Smith Road on Wednesday, officials said. According to East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed, utility construction will force the closure of the 1500 and 1600 block of the road. Motorists in the area are advised to seek alternative routes. The construction is being done by the Hamilton County […]
ERPD Stepping up DUI Enforcement over Holidays
The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to enhance drunk-driving enforcement from December 15 to January 1, surrounding the holiday season. The statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of a national mobilization to prevent drunk driving. East Ridge police will increase officer presence on the […]
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