East Ridge police are investigating a Saturday evening burglary where thieves not only stole the usual items but made like The Grinch and stole Christmas.
According to a department “pass along report,” a woman called police to check her house at 3622 Altamira Drive because a window was open. When officers arrived they discovered the door to the rear of the house had been kicked open.
The thieves stole televisions, video games and electronics. The report states they also took the presents from under the victim’s Christmas tree. To add insult to injury, the victim’s dog was also missing.
Investigators responded to the address to collect evidence. Thanks to a neighbor’s video camera, police have at least one clue: an unknown black SUV was parked in the driveway during the incident.
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.”
December 12 – Day Shift
1123 Edwin Lane- Burglary-
The caller advised three black males kicked in her door and entered her residence. She advised that once the males where inside and saw her they left. They got into a black GMC SUV and fled the scene toward Bennett Road. Nothing was taken. CID was contacted.
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December 12 – Night Shift
6100 Ringgold Rd/ Warrant service (20-016342):
Police detained and serviced Craig Sanborn with four East Ridge warrants, following a traffic stop.
6101 Ringgold Rd/ Vandalism (20-016338):
A window was shattered from the Check into Cash. Evidence was recovered. Officers were unable to make contact with management. Officers will need to follow up Monday 12/14 to check surveillance footage of the incident.
6514 Ringgold Rd /DUI (20-016347):
Police arrested an unidentified Hispanic male at this location after reports of an intoxicated person at the Mapco gas station.
4330 Ringgold Rd / Disorder:
Police responded to a disorder at this location involving a patron of Pizza Hut who blocked the doorway and refused to let an individual leave because he was not wearing a mask. Police separated the two parties and sent to female on her way.
1417 St. Thomas Street, #222 / Disorder:
Heather Johnson and Brandon K. were arguing. Heather Johnson was transported to Hamilton County Jail on county warrants.
4320 Bennett Road / Burglary:
Police responded to an alarm at the High school. Police observed two juvenile males leaving the school. They admitted to entering the school without permission. Attachments may be pending whether to prosecute on the Middle School’s Principal.
4320 Bennett Road/ DUI:
Froyon Santiago-Ramos was arrested for DUI after being found unconscious behind the steering wheel at this location.
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December 13 – Day Shift
3200 Lisa Drive- Improperly Parked Vehicle-
The caller advised of an ongoing issue with neighbors parking their vehicles in the lot and blocking hers. On arrival police were able to determine which neighbor the vehicle belonged to and have him move it. The caller was advised to follow up with her landlord regarding any further parking issues.
710 Marley Way- Vehicle Burglary-
The complainant called to report an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and took his wallet. Upon arrival, the complainant avised he located his wallet outside the vehicle and no longer wished to file a report.
4214 Ringgold Road- Suspicious Vehicle-
Fire department officials requested police assistance with an old pick-up truck blocking the fire bay. On arrival the truck was found parked and running. Upon further inspection, officers determined the owner of the vehicle and it was moved to a parking space.
Warrant Service-
Monica Dunn was served two East Ridge warrants at 601.
3208 Ringgold Road (East Ridge Fast Lube)- Theft-
The caller advised sometime over the last nine days an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle. It had been left in the lot due to being repaired.
1004 McHann Drive- Burglary-
The caller advised an unknown suspect(s) entered the home through an unsecured window and took a PlayStation 4. There was nothing to process and no video surveillance.
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December 13 – Night Shift
709 Haven Hill Dr / Suspicious Activity:
The reporting party advised she heard what sounded like someone walking next to her house. Police checked the area and did not locate anyone.
3801 Ringgold Rd / Suspicious Activity:
The manager of Level Up called in to have unwanted parties removed. Police located the parties who agreed to leave the area.
4600 S. Terrace / Stolen Tag recovered:
ERPD and Chattanooga was sent to an abandoned auto on S. Terrace near Moore Rd. Officers located a white Cadillac with a dealer plate 3D7865. The plate was stolen out of East Ridge under complaint # 20-014264. The tag was recovered and placed into P&E.
631 Camp Jordan Parkway, Johnathan’s / Vehicle Burglary:
Person(s) unknown entered into a 2000 Ford F250 and stole $8,000 in a backpack, a silver iPad, 150 rounds of 5.56 ammo, a Ryobi drill, six knives, five Sabre Red pepper sprays, two Swiss Gear backpacks, and vitamins and medication in a lime green collapsible cooler. Update: The victim tracked the suspects via the stolen iPad. Tennessee Highway Patrol stopped the suspect vehicle and recovered the stolen items with exception of the cash. Suspects Marcus White and Lereco Clark were taken into custody and warrants will be sought for burglary and theft.
1600 block Spingvale Road / Miscellaneous:
Police arrived on scene and spoke with a woman who told police that her two juvenile daughters had been setting fires in the home. Police and Fire Department Personnel spoke to the children and provided fire prevention material to the children and parents. The East Ridge Fire department also installed three smoke detectors in the residence after not locating any. A referral was made to the Tennessee department of Child Protective Services for the children.
6401 Ringgold Road / Unconscious Parties:
Police located a vehicle in the drive thru at the McDonald’s with an unconscious driver behind the wheel. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Ryan Redondo, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence Third Offense, Driving on Revoked for DUI, and Open Container. Redondo was transported to the Hamilton County Jail with no issue.
4222 Ringgold Road (Speedway) / Theft of Property:
Jordan Disney walked into Speedway and was observed by the store manager taking a case of Miller Lite beer from the Beer Cave and walk out the door without paying. She observed him enter a 2007 Red Chevy pickup with no tailgate displaying TN F4759X LSH West on Ringgold Road. Officers were unable to locate him. Warrants are pending.
