Former East Ridge Resident Charged with Torturing Prisoners
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a Tennessee man was arraigned on Thursday on charges that he tortured prisoners during the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. According to a superseding indictment returned on Dec. 6, Sead Miljković, aka Sead Dukic, 51, of Chattanooga, was allegedly a member […]
Police Briefs for December 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 14 23-015762- 6700 BLK Ringgold Rd- Suspicious Vehicle- Police were called out for a suspicious vehicle with Texas plates and having the word “POOP” on it. The caller stated the vehicle was a “mule” vehicle. Police contacted the driver who stated […]
Bridge Construction Prompts Nightly Closures on Interstate 24
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin construction on the new South […]
Blood Assurance Asking for Donations after Middle Tennessee Tornado Outbreak
NASHVILLE – Over the last 48 hours, Blood Assurance has had to ship extra blood, platelet and plasma units to several Middle Tennessee hospitals that are treating patients who were injured during Saturday’s severe weather. Blood Assurance remains in constant communication with hospital officials around the region. Due to the increased demand, and to help […]
Department of Children’s Services In Legal Battle to Keep Records Out of Public Eye
This story is from Tennessee/Lookout When a child dies from abuse or neglect in Tennessee, how much information should the Department of Children’s Service release to the public about its past history with the child — and how quickly should the agency disclose it? The Tennessee Court of Appeals will now consider those questions in […]
December 6 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 5 23-015341- 900 BLK Sunny Dell Circle- Suspicious Person- A man was detained on Hamilton County warrants and transported to jail following a suspicious person call at this address. 23-015342- 1300 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Vandalism- Police spoke with the victim. […]
Catoosa County Lifts Burn Ban
RINGGOLD – The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners has lifted the countywide outdoor burn ban, effective immediately, following the recommendation from Catoosa County Fire Chief Randy Camp. “Based on the recent precipitation that the county has received and the additional rainfall that is forecasted for the upcoming weekend, it is my recommendation to lift the […]
Catoosa County to Hold Election to Continue SPLOST
County Enters into Agreement with Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe for Use of Funds RINGGOLD – The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners adopted resolutions to hold an election that will ask citizens to continue the 1% SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) and enter into agreements with the cities of Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe for the […]
Road Closure
Dover Lane at Ringgold Road to Close for Construction Beginning on Monday, December 4 , Talley Construction crews will close the intersection of Dover Lane and Ringgold Road. Construction is planned to begin on Monday, December 4, and to be completed in approximately five days. During this phase of construction, the intersection will remain closed. […]
ERPD Asking for Help in Locating Vehicle Possibly Connected to Fatal Shooting Death
East Ridge Police Department investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that may be connected to last week’s fatal shooting of a juvenile on Connell Street. According to a department press release the vehicle is possibly a 2011 to 2014 black Dodge Charger. The car has chrome wheels and a rear […]
Groundbreaking For Animal Shelter Set for December 5
Officials with the City of East Ridge invite the public to the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the City’s new animal shelter. The ceremony will be held at 5302 Stone Street on Tuesday, December 5. The program is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm. Jennifer Massengale, East Ridge Animal Services Supervisor, believes the new facility, which […]
ERPD Arrests November 20-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 20-22. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, November 20 MIRANDA-JAURIGA, […]
Police Pursuit Ends with Suspect Shooting Self
Police Say Incident Unrelated to Death Investigation on Connell Street On Tuesday evening, East Ridge police were involved in a pursuit which led to the suspect shooting himself. According to a department press release, at about 7:45 p.m. officers were notified of a pursuit of a subject wanted for aggravated assault on police. East Ridge Police […]
Juvenile Dies from Gunshot Wound
East Ridge police are investigating the Tuesday shooting death of a juvenile on Connell Street. According to a press release from the department, officers were dispatched to Connell on a person shot call. When they arrived they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Officer began administering first-aid prior to the […]
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