Police were called to a house in the 5400 block of Marion Avenue Sunday on a reported home invasion. According to an affidavit of complaint, when officers arrived they spoke with a witness who told them that the homeowner and the intruder were in the backyard fighting. An officer spoke with the female victim who […]
Optimist Club Honors First Responders
The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]
Miss Food City Pageant
Abingdon, VA – Held at the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region. Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM – 24 Carrot Country, the pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Miss Food City 2017 […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Plan & Prepare for Emergencies
Today our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent flooding in Louisiana […]
Fire Damages Duplex
Fire damaged a duplex on East Ridge Drive, Saturday afternoon. According to East Ridge Fire Department officials, the fire at 4170 East Ridge Drive was in a two-story duplex and it was reported that people were still inside the burning structure. Chief Mike Williams said that three bystanders had removed one person from the duplex […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 5-11. 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. ROGERS, BOBBY JOE 266 SHARON […]
Lady Pioneers Get Soccer Win
The East Ridge girls’ soccer team blanked Howard, 4-0, in a District 6 A/AA soccer match on Thursday. Serena Smith scored two goals for East Ridge, now 3-2 overall and 3-0 in district play. Emily Spiers and Ana Stanford also scored. Ana Villegas was credited with an assist.
Political Sign Ordinance Adopted; Lottery Rules Still Unresolved
The East Ridge City Council adopted a new political sign ordinance Thursday night during it’s regular meeting. But, one element of the measure still must be addressed before the November 8 Municipal Election. In a 3-2 vote, the council approved regulations on the placement and timing of political signs. However, the most divisive element of […]
Littering Leads to Arrest of Two
A call to police about someone throwing an empty beer can out of a car has led to two men being taken to jail. According to a police report, on Wednesday a “Be on the lookout” was issued to ERPD in regard to a silver Mazda Tribute traveling on South Seminole Drive where an occupant […]
Beware of Jury Duty Scam
The U.S. Attorney’s office is warning people in our area about a phone scam relating to jury duty. Authorities have issued the following press release. Chattanooga area residents are being targeted by phone calls regarding failure to report for jury duty from a person claiming to be from the U.S. Marshal Service. The scam involves […]
Mother Charged with Assault after Attacking Daughter
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, an elderly woman has been jailed for attacking her daughter. The incident happened on Tuesday at a home on Martha Avenue. East Ridge Police Department spokesman Tim Mullinax shared the arrest narrative with NewsChannel 9. An officer responded to the home after a report of a stabbing. A woman told […]
September National Recovery Month Activities
This year’s Recovery Month theme invites individuals in recovery from addiction and substance abuse, their support networks, and community organizations to be visible as a unified group. The Regional Health Council’s Addictions & Dependency (A&D) Committee announces several events that are open to the public: September 10, Saturday, 8am – 5K Run and […]
ER Couple Charged with Identity Theft Trafficking
East Ridge police have charged a husband and wife with multiple crimes relating to identity theft. Jennifer Lynn and Andy Lee Suddath of a Fountain Avenue address were charged with Identity Theft Trafficking following the execution of a search warrant on Sept. 1. Ms. Suddath was also charged with Criminal Simulation and Possession of […]
‘Service of Hope and Remembrance’ at ERUMC
The East Ridge United Methodist Church is having a special event this Sunday to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the events of 9/11. A special “Service of Hope and Remembrance” will be celebrated on September 11 at 10:45 a.m., church officials said. The event will include worship, special music and remarks by civic leaders, including […]
Attorney Hoss Releases Statement on Police-Involved Shooting
Chattanooga attorney Bryan Hoss released a statement on Friday concerning the police involved shooting that happened in East Ridge on August 19. Hoss said that he is representing Lt. Daniel Stephenson, the officer involved in the shooting, whose name has not been previously released by investigating authorities. Hoss said in a telephone interview Friday that […]
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