Following a competitive recruitment process that drew 29 applicants, the City of East Ridge has selected two finalists to interview publicly for the City Manager position. The new City Manager will … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Dec. 31
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 30 : B Squad 25-013380- 6700 BLK Ringgold Road- Arrest - Following a traffic stop, a man was taken into … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 24: B Squad 25-013217- 4100 BLK Ringgold Road- Assault PD - Police responded after two women reported a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 26-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 26-29. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
TBI Investigating Incident in which CPD Officer was Shot
On December 28, at 11:25 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 5500 block of Highway 153. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspect shot at the … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Dec. 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Dec. 29. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Xavier Appleberry - Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Brandon … [Read More...]
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Death Investigation at Jail
In the early morning hours of Friday, December 26, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Corrections Deputies discovered an unresponsive inmate during a welfare check in the Bravo housing unit and additional personnel responded to assist. Deputies and medical personnel immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR and notified Hamilton County EMS. The inmate, Deshawn Brazell, was transported to a local medical facility, where he was later pronounced deceased. The HCSO asks you to keep the … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 21-25
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 21-25. 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, Dec. 21 LINTICUM, SHELLY DANIELLE276 AMERICAN BLVD ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 45 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: THEFT OF PROPERTYVANDALISM/MALICIOUS MISCHIEFLEAVING … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 23 : A Squad 25-013181 – 800 BLK Summit Avenue - Well Being Check - Police were approached by a woman who requested a well-being check on her aunt and son. She was concerned that a party murdered them because she saw clothing and jewelry in a dumpster off Brainerd Road. Police contacted the aunt who advised she had not been murdered. She advised the son was in the Navy, stationed in Maryland, and also … [Read More...]
Governor Lee Stays Mum as Deadline Looms for Summer Food Program for Kids
Tennessee Lookout As a deadline looms for states to opt into a federal program to feed low-income kids during the summer, Gov. Bill Lee has yet to announce whether Tennessee will participate. States have until Jan. 1 to decide whether they will give families with children the opportunity to draw on the federal nutrition program funding in 2026. Last year, citing rising administrative costs to the state, Lee made the decision to forgo Tennessee’s participation in Summer EBT, rejecting $84 … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 19: A Squad 25-012967- 3800 BLK Bennett Road- Search Warrant/ Arrest - Following the execution of the search warrant, a man was taken into custody on the Georgia parole warrant for Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Hijacking a Motor Vehicle. Another party was also arrested at the residence on an outstanding Georgia Probation warrant for Aggravated Assault. 25-013060- 6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Misc. - A man … [Read More...]
Secret Santas Sponsoring Free Pet Adoptions at Catoosa County Animal Shelter
RINGGOLD, GA. - Some “Secret Santas” with big hearts for the fur babies in the care of Catoosa County Animal Control are sponsoring 62 animal adoptions with anonymous donations of $3,700. In this spirit of giving, the donations cover all costs of adoption including a wellness check and spay/neuter. “We are grateful for the Secret Santa’s generosity because they are supporting our mission to give wayward and unwanted pets a second chance at being part of a loving family,” said Dylan McCollum, … [Read More...]
City Offices to Close for Christmas Holiday
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24. All City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All properties scheduled for Wednesday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, December 24. Properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will also be collected on Wednesday, December 24. All other properties scheduled for Friday garbage and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 16-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 16-20. 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, Dec. 16 YARBROUGH, JOHNNY L115 HERRON ST APT. 4 FT OGLETHORPE, 30742Age at Arrest: 32 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: FORGERYFORGERYTHEFT OF PROPERTYFORGERYFORGERYRESISTING … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Jackson Avenue Killing
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 7:00 pm on December 19, in the 1100 block of Jackson Ave. Officers responded and located 18-year-old Wallace Milam suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was treated on scene by CPD and HCEMS, then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to investigate and process the scene. Suspect identification remains pending. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Dec. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, December 22. As a result of the holidays, only in-custody cases will be heard. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Brenda Arbajian - Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Xavier Appleberry - Possession Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Shammarie Elliott - Theft of Property/Capias. Brandon Evans - Possession Fentanyl/Capias, Tampering/Capias, Altering Plates/Capias, Misuse Registration/Capias, … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 18 : A Squad 25-013001 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road - Burglary - Police spoke with the business owner who reported that a 55-inch Sceptre television and an Amazon Fire Stick were stolen the previous night by an unknown male. Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the gym through an open rear door at approximately 2312 hours, exiting briefly, and then re-entering at approximately 2316 hours. The … [Read More...]
Woman Seriously Injured During House Fire on Adonna Lane
A woman suffered serious injuries in a Thursday morning house fire. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were called to 619 Adonna Ln. at about 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. When firefighters arrived they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the single story home. Another resident of the house who made it out of the burning structure alerted firefighters that another person was still inside the house. Chief Williams said because there was entrapment, a second alarm was … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 17 : A Squad 25-012977 – 700 BLK Astor Lane - Burglary - Police spoke with the reporting party, who stated that he was robbed of a $100 bill between approximately 1400 and 1500 hours. He reported that two male subjects entered his property and performed work without his permission. The two males then demanded payment for the work, which the reporting party refused. The subjects followed the reporting … [Read More...]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit; Driver Arrested
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 17 at approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies responded to a BOLO for a silver Toyota 4Runner driving erratically on Gunbarrel Road. Deputies located the vehicle near Gunbarrel Road and Standifer Gap Road and observed multiple traffic violations, including failure to stop at red lights. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit through the Hamilton Place Mall, East Brainerd, and Brainerd areas. Spike … [Read More...]
Law and Order Dec. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 16 : B Squad 25-012938- 1600 BLK Dodds Ave – Assist Other Agency - Chattanooga Police requested an East Ridge police officer to respond to a possible kidnapping due to a language barrier, as all involved parties spoke Spanish. The East Ridge Officer arrived on scene and assisted Chattanooga Police. 25-012945- 6200 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic Stop/Arrest - Following a traffic stop and a brief struggle, a … [Read More...]