East Ridge News Online

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 10: Alpha Team 25-000360- 4000 BLK S Terrace- Disorder with a Weapon/Arrest - Police responded to this … [Read More...]

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services is offering an update regarding the incident involving Benjamin Cook that occurred on Friday, January 10. On January 11 and 12, deputies and … [Read More...]

On Sunday at approximately 8 a.m., deputies received an anonymous tip stating fugitive Brandon Frady could be found at a residence near the 2600 block of Banks Road. Frady was wanted in Catoosa … [Read More...]

On Friday, deputies were dispatched to the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive for the report an individual shooting at a family playing out in the snow. Preliminary information from the scene reveals the parents took their four children down the street to go sledding down a hill in their neighborhood. While sledding around 11:30 am, the family heard several gunshots come from the direction of a house down the hill near the 10400 block of Birchwood Pike. The mother reported seeing snow fly up from … [Read More...]

On Thursday afternoon at about 3:20 pm, patrol deputies and detectives responded to an address on Signal Mill Lane on Signal Mountain for a reported child rape. Initial reports from the scene indicate the child’s mother contacted law enforcement advising her husband had raped their four-year-old son and allegedly had a video of the incident. Detectives reviewed the video and positively identified the father, Stephen Rapaport, graphically raping his four-year-old son. Due to the severe nature of … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 8: Bravo Squad 25-000278 – 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive – Delayed Theft - A Loss Prevention Associate called to report a theft that happened on 12/28/24 and again on 1/4/2025 with the same individual as the suspect. The individual was identified, and warrants were filed for Theft in the amount of $960. 25-000288 – 1400 BLK Wright Street – Theft - Police responded to this location for a report of theft. No one … [Read More...]

On Monday at 1:40 p.m., Corrections Deputies responded to a stabbing at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center in the George Unit. The initial corrections deputy at the scene promptly provided medical aid to the victim before advanced medical personnel arrived, playing a critical role in saving the inmate’s life. The preliminary investigation reveals inmate Lonta Burress, a known gang member, utilized a shank to repeatedly stab another inmate and known gang member, Jamarie Jones. … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 3: Bravo Team 25-000089 – 700 BLK Frawley Road - Auto theft - The RP reported his 2000 GMC Yukon stolen from the listed address sometime between the hours of 0300 to 0400. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. No suspect information is available. 25-000107 - 601 Justice Way - Warrant Service - A man was taken into custody on two outstanding East Ridge Forfeiture Capias Warrants. He was transported … [Read More...]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 2: Alpha Squad 25-000061 – 1600 BLK Waterhouse Street – Disorder - Police were dispatched to this address on report of two males arguing loudly in the street, blocking traffic. One was located, checked for warrants, and sent on his way. The other half of the disorder walked away prior to police arrival. 25-000052 – 1400 BLK St. Thomas Street – Disorder – Police responded after management and a customer … [Read More...]