The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift March 18
25-002854 – 4200 BLK Spriggs Street – Domestic Assault – The caller stated her son had pushed her by her neck and attempted to slap her in the face before she was able to exit the residence. The subject then started to argue with his brother who then was pushed to the side. Once outside, he proceeded to punch the front door glass which lacerated his hand. The party was transported to receive medical care. Warrants were taken out for Domestic Assault.
25-002857- 5400 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Traffic Stop/ Arrest – Police conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Ram. Upon checking the driver, he was found to have an active warrant through East Ridge for driving on revoked and a warrant through Hamilton County for failure to pay child support. He was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County jail without incident.
25-002872- 5700 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Unknown Fire – Police responded to this address on reports of a fire. Officers observed smoke billowing out of the business. Police were advised it was diesel smoke, and it was due to a mechanical issue. East Ridge Fire responded to the scene and determined there was no fire.
Night Shift March 18
25-002874 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Counterfeit Currency – The caller reported he received a counterfeit $20 bill from the gas station. The store manager provided him with a refund and Police took possession of the counterfeit bill. The origin of the counterfeit money was unknown, and no suspect information was available.
25-002877 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Rd. – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Following a traffic stop, Police determined that a man had a Revoked Driver’s License for DUI. He was taken into custody, charged with Driving on a Revoked License for DUI and transported to The Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-002881 – 5400 BLK Ringgold Rd – Suspicious Person / Arrest – Police conducted a field interview with a woman after she was in front of a closed business. It was found that she had two Forfeiture Capias warrants out of East Ridge. The original charges were for Criminal Trespassing and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-002882 – 1700 BLK Prigmore Road – Traffic Stop / Evading – Police initiated a traffic stop with a blue Honda Accord due to a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped and an officer approached the passenger side window to speak with the occupants. The driver made eye contact with the officer and then fled at a high rate of speed southbound towards Georgia. Police checked the area but did not locate the vehicle or driver. Warrants are pending identification of the driver.
25-002887 – 1600 BLK John Ross Road – Traffic Stop / Assist Other Agency – Police attempted a traffic stop with a dark colored sedan on John Ross Road. The vehicle refused to stop and continued driving southbound into Georgia. The vehicle came to an eventual stop on Claire Street and a passenger ran into the nearby wood line. Units from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office and Rossville Police Department responded to the scene along with the ERPD K-9. A perimeter was established, and the suspect was located inside a dumpster with several parcels of illegal drugs. He was also found to have several active warrants in multiple jurisdictions. Another passenger was found to have drugs in her possession. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested both on drug possessions charges and outstanding warrants. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody, and a hold was placed on her at the Walker County Jail. An arrest warrant for Evading was secured through the Hamilton County Magistrate.
