Avian Flu Has Taken 52 million Chickens since 2024 This article is from Tennessee Lookout As Americans look toward the Easter season, and the price of eggs continues to climb, many Tennesseeans are … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests March 18-22
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 18-22. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 21
According to information on the East Ridge Department pass along reports, four juveniles were apprehended by Chattanooga police officers Thursday night after they allegedly stole a vape display rack … [Read More...]
Lane on I-75 near I-24 to Close over the Weekend
The right lane on Interstate 75 south near the I-24 interchange will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday and ending at 6 a.m. Monday, according to information from TDOT. The stretch of roadway affected will … [Read More...]
Bill to Criminalize ‘Harboring or Hiding’ Immigrants without Legal Status Advances
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A bill making it a crime to harbor or hide individuals without lawful immigration status cleared a Tennessee House subcommittee Wednesday, with opponents … [Read More...]
Law and Order for March 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 19 25-002904, 25-002906- 3508 Ringgold Road- SIA/ Arrest - An officer observed a black Honda Pilot attempting … [Read More...]
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Evans Leads Catholic over Oakwood Christian
Sib Evans was a perfect 3-for-3 for Catholic Baseball, as it edged Oakwood Christian Academy, 9-6, Tuesday in middle school baseball. Evans singled in the first, third, and fourth innings, as Catholic improved to a perfect 3-0 in Independent School Conference play and 4-6 overall. Oakwood will get a chance at redemption on Friday, as Catholic hosts them in a 5 p.m. game. Catholic wasted no time getting on the board, as Nick Pendergrass walked, Oakwood committed an error, and Sam Baker grounded … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 21 25-002984 – 3600 BLK Phelps Street – Domestic Disorder - A family member told police her daughter was being held hostage by a girlfriend. Officers made contact with a female who identified herself as the daughter and said the two parties had been arguing at the gas station. Officers then relocated to the two parties and found no evidence corroborating a kidnapping. A disorder prevention was conducted … [Read More...]
Catholic Baseball Wins big over Berean
Catholic Baseball kept up it's winning ways, by smothering Berean Academy, 7-1, in Independent School Conference middle school baseball on Monday. The win moved Catholic's record to 3-6 on the season and 2-0 in the conference. The team travels to Oakwood Christian Academy today. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. Catholic got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, and Nathan Wesson doubled, scoring two more. The team scored again in the second after a … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket March 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Jordan Baker - Felony Evading, Possession Stolen Property, Reckless Endangerment, Possession Firearm/Underage, DUI, Possession Firearm while DUI. Criminal Conspiracy, Reckless Driving, No DL, Fail to Maintain Lane, Light Law. Adrian Buford - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Richard Demerritt - Public Intoxication. Justin Gladden - … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 19
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 … [Read More...]
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Two Arrests
An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Collegedale Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Office of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp has led to the arrest of two individuals. On March 13, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Collegedale area, officers placed several decoy advertisements on websites known to be linked to … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 14 25-002665- 6800 BLK Ringgold Road- Suspicious Person - Police were dispatched to an individual who had entered a business, was instructed to leave, and had to be removed by the reporting party. Officers met with the party and instructed him that if he was asked to leave a business he should comply with that request. 25-002692 – 601 Justice Way – Arrest Warrant - East Ridge Police received notification … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 13-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 13-17. 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. Thursday, March 13 RECCHIA, HANNAH NICOLE301 CHATEAU DRIVE F3 ROME, 30161Age at Arrest: 28 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Saturday Evening Homicide
On Saturday night at 6:15 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. When officers arrived on scene they found a 44-year-old man deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene. An investigator with the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office also responded to the scene and transported the body to their facility. This information is … [Read More...]
South Terrace to Briefly Close on Wednesday Evening
Change in Date Beginning Thursday night, March 20, Wright Brothers Construction crews will close South Terrace Road from South Lovell Avenue to McBrien Road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. During this closure, traffic will be detoured using South Lovell Avenue. The entrance ramp on I-24 eastbound will be open. Residents on South St. Marks Avenue and Howell Avenue will need to use the back entrance to Anderson Avenue. In the event of an emergency, please contact East Ridge Police Department at 423- … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket March 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 18. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Jonathan Collins - Reckless Driving, Evading. Trenton Degraftenreed - Theft of Property, No DL. Dionne Mack - Assault on Police/Capias, Resisting/Capias, Disorderly/Capias, Public Intoxication/Capias, Public Indecency/Capias. Lorenzio Morris - Possession Meth/Resale, Theft over $2,500, Felon Possession Firearm, Possession Firearm during Felony, … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 13 25-002609 – 1600 BLK Sunray Drive – Disorder - Police responded to this address after a mother became upset after finding a man unknown to her in her young adult daughter’s bedroom. Prior to police arrival the male exited the area with haste. Police canvassed the area but were unable to locate anyone matching his description. 25-002620 – I-75 Northbound MM 354 - ERPD responded to a multi vehicle crash … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Elections Board Changes Its Monthly Meeting Location
RINGGOLD - The Catoosa County Elections Board is changing the location of its monthly meetings to the Public Meeting Room inside the Catoosa County Administrative Offices Building at 800 Lafayette Street in Ringgold. The first meeting in the new location will be Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. Elections Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 4 p.m. This change will provide more seating for the public, more parking, and allow the Elections Board to continue its … [Read More...]
HCSO Responds to Vehicle Fire on I-75
Distracted Driving Causes Secondary Crash Early Thursday morning just after 5 a.m., deputies responded to a vehicle fire at the scenic overlook located in the 15000 block of I-75 South. The incident involved a truck towing a car carrier, which had pulled into the overlook after noticing smoke coming from the vehicle. While the driver was inspecting the truck for the source of the smoke, the vehicle rolled forward, striking a parked semi-trailer. The fire quickly spread from the truck to the … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 12 25-002567 – 1500 BLK Prigmore Road – Pedestrian Struck - A man was walking westbound through the parking lot adjacent to Prigmore and Ringgold Road. When he was struck by a Kia Soul. Upon police arrival the party was alert and walking around, complaining that his leg and hip hurt. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation. 25-002574 – 1500 BLK Fruitland Drive – Theft from Vehicle - While in the … [Read More...]