NASHVILLE – A recent decision concerning a rare disease will allow more Tennesseans to donate blood and save lives with Blood Assurance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated guidance regarding Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, commonly referred to as “mad cow” disease. Based on new evidence, the FDA’s guidance removes the blood donor deferral requirements associated […]
Police Briefs for August 18
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 16 Day Shift 22-011533- 3316 Frawley Street- Theft- The caller requested to speak with police regarding a stolen vehicle tag. Police contacted the caller and he advised he last observed his license plate on his vehicle on August 13, 2022. Police have no suspects […]
Cothren Challenges Subpoena Order by State Registry
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout The former chief of staff for ex-House Speaker Glen Casada is continuing to fight a subpoena to testify before the Registry of Election Finance about a political action committee he ran secretly to attack political adversaries. Cynthia Sherwood, the Nashville attorney for Cade Cothren, claims the court should not hold him […]
Sinback Named New Executive Director of ACLU
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout Nashville attorney Kathy Sinback will take the reins as the new executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, replacing longtime director Hedy Weinberg as of September 6. Sinback, whose career began with the Metro Nashville Public Defender’s Office in 1997, is known for her work with the Davidson […]
August 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 15 Day Shift 22-011491- 3900 Ringgold Road- Assault- Police responded to this location in reference to a disorder call. Police determined one male on scene was struck in the face by another male. However, due to a language barrier on scene, police were unable […]
Police Briefs for August 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 14 – Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Rd. (Aggravated Domestic 22-011444) A woman reported her boyfriend woke her around 04:30 this morning by screaming at her because she was too close to him. She stated he became violent when she attempted to get up, […]
Blood Assurance Asking for Platelet Donors
Blood Assurance is issuing an urgent plea to the public about donating platelets. As of Monday morning, the nonprofit organization only had 32 platelet units available. Blood Assurance needs 75-100 platelet units on its shelves every day to supply more than 70 hospitals around the region. “Platelets are unique because of their short shelf life. […]
August 15 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports, courtesy of the administration. August 12 – Day Shift 728 Frawley Rd. (Vandalism)- Police spoke with the property manager who stated an unknown suspect had entered six of the newly constructed units and cut some of the electrical wiring out of them. The cut wires […]
Skrmetti Will be Next State Attorney General
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed Gov. Bill Lee’s chief counsel to serve as the state’s Attorney General. The high court chose Jonathan Skrmetti to take the helm of the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. Skrmetti will replace current state Attorney General Herbert Slatery III, who has completed an eight-year term […]
City Council Meeting from Aug. 11
ERPD Arrests Aug. 8-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 8-14. 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. FREDERICK, JACOB HOWARD3617 CRAIG […]
Police Briefs for August 13
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 11 Day Shift 22-011292- 6510 Ringgold Road- Unwanted Person- The caller advised a homeless male was loitering in front of the business and refusing to leave. On scene police spoke with the male. He decided to leave the property. 22-011295- 5615 Clemons Road- AOA/Fallen […]
Municipal Court Docket for Aug. 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, August 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Joshua Brewer – Criminal Simulation, Theft over $1,000, Suspended DL. Michael Cantrell – Public Indecency. Walter Fortson – Suspended DL/For Capias, Fail to Appear, Tinted Windows. Aaron Foskey – Revoked […]
Police Briefs for August 12
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. August 10 Day Shift 22-011254- 3100 blk of Ringgold Road- Tunnel Obstruction- A driver chose to disregard the height restriction signs along Ringgold Road and wound up stuck in the tunnel. He was cited. While blocking the roadway a motorist decided to drive around a […]
Corker Leads Tennessee Group Urging ‘Yes’ Vote on Anti-Slavery Amendment
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout Former U.S. Sen. Bob Corker will lead a statewide, bipartisan coalition of elected leaders urging Tennesseans to approve a measure that would remove language permitting a form of slavery from the Tennessee Constitution. The Constitution is currently worded: “That slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, whereof the […]
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