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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James Peels, Local Business Man, Passes
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the passing of beloved husband, father, granddad and faithful servant of Jesus, James Floyd Peels, 68, of East Ridge, Tennessee. James went … [Read More...]
Food Lion Feeds Achieves Donation Goal of 1.58 Billion Meals to Nourish Local Communities
The retailer’s hunger-relief platform accomplished its goal 10 months early; announces continued commitment to reduce food insecurity SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief … [Read More...]
Aircraft to Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine for Wildlife
RINGGOLD _ The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by aircraft across Catoosa County and surrounding northwest Georgia areas from April 7-15. This … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 26 25-003043 – 500 BLK Benson Dr – Stolen Auto Recovery - The 2014 Kia Optima was recovered in Chattooga … [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...]
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Wynn Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Contraband over Fence at Jail
On Wednesday, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit and the Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit located and arrested Edward Wynn. Through diligent investigative efforts stemming from an incident that occurred last November, Wynn was identified throwing a package over the perimeter fence that surrounds the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center. This package was found to contain multiple types of narcotics, a cell phone, and other prohibited items. In total, 60 grams of … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests March 23-26
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 23-26. 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. Sunday, March 23 HUNT, OCIE JAMALL620 GILLESPIE RD CHATTANOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 35 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION JONES, ANTWONE LEBRON25 SHALLOWFORD RD … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating Discovery of Body Found in Woods Near Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
On Monday, two men riding horses in a wooded area near the 11500 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, found the body of a deceased female. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified and responded to the scene. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit worked with an Investigator with the Medical Examiner’s Office to recover the body and transport it to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The identity of the female and the cause and manner of death is pending the findings of the Medical … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Shooting on E. Brainerd Road
On Tuesday at 4:39 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 6000 block of East Brainerd Road. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a 25-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded. EMS transported him to a local hospital. CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation and the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene. The preliminary investigation shows the victim stopped at the … [Read More...]
Law and Order March 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift March 25 25-003147 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Rd– Child Endangerment - On March 25, East Ridge Police responded to the area regarding a report of children being loaded into the back of a U-Haul. An immediate search of the area conducted by numerous ERPD officers led to the U-Haul being found on I-75 North Bound. A traffic stop was conducted at the I-75 off ramp, exit 3A. Seven juvenile females were in the U-Haul (two … [Read More...]
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...]
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 convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 18 DEMERRITT, RICHARD THOMASHOMELESS CHATTANOOGA, 30741Age at Arrest: 60 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION RUANO, JORGE A415 GLENN WADE DRIVE … [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 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 and fired multiple shots at the store's clerk in a convenience store. According to police, officers responded to a convenience store in the 3300 block of Ringgold Road at 7 p.m. on a reported armed robbery. A KIA passenger car with four male juveniles entered the store and took a vape display rack. … [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 criticizing it as a dangerous precedent that could criminalize family members in mixed immigration households, and nonprofits or faith-based organizations performing acts of charity. The bill (HB322/SB392) by Rep. Chris Todd of Madison County and Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis, both Republicans, would create … [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 to evade them on Ringgold Road. While observing the vehicle it entered the parking lot at the above address and a female occupant was stopped trying to walk towards an unrelated business. The male occupant attempted to evade police by walking to the rear of a completely different business across … [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...]