Jones Memorial will be hosting its 48th Annual BBQ and Bake Sale this weekend. The event, proceeds of which go to benefit children and missions in the community, is scheduled for Saturday, September … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Aug. 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 23-29. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Hunting, Fishing License Could Increase by 29 Percent to Bridge Deficit in TWRA Budget
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Tennessee hunting and fishing license fees could increase by an average of 29% next year in an effort to bridge a multi-million-dollar deficit in the Tennessee … [Read More...]
Law and Order August 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 28: B Squad 26-008280- 5700 BLK Ringgold Road- Aggravated Animal Cruelty - Two people were arrested for … [Read More...]
Lee Backs Plan to Name Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport officials announced plans Friday to rename the airport in Dolly Parton’s honor. Lee discussed the … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, September 1. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Chandler Tate - Reckless … [Read More...]
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AC Boise Downs Red Wolves
The Chattanooga Red Wolves fall to AC Boise, 3-2, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. In one of the highest-profile matches of the season, Jonathan Ricketts, Red Wolves prodigy, returned to the Den in support of the AC Boise crew, looking to hand his former side a defeat. Both teams got to work early, pushing aggressively into each other’s boxes within the first minute and each with a shot on target. The Wolves’ back line was notably tighter, with no damaging lapses in … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 27: A Squad 6-008229 – 800 BLK Belvoir Avenue - Well Being Check - Police were called to assist an elderly male who was reportedly walking in the street sans shirt. A concerned citizen told police she observed the man walking and was concerned due to the heat. He advised that he was lost and couldn't remember how to return home. ERFD and HCEMS evaluated the man and advised his vitals were stable. The male … [Read More...]
HCSO Apprehends Wanted Man with Extensive Criminal History
On Thursday, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office personnel took Robert Corey Ripple into custody in Meigs County after a months-long effort to locate and apprehend him. Ripple has an extensive criminal history, and warrants for his arrest were first issued in June 2026 for charges of trespassing and theft of property. Ripple repeatedly fled law enforcement, resulting in additional warrants being issued. Ripple currently faces charges of three counts of Evading Arrest, Theft of Property, two counts … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 27
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 26: A Squad 26-008205 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - A woman turned herself in on active warrants for Criminal Conspiracy, Theft under $1,000 and Unlawful Photography. The warrants were served while she was in custody. 26-008196- 3400 BLK Betty Lane– Theft - A caller reported that her prescription was confirmed delivered by USPS on Saturday, 08/22/2026. She became aware of the delivery status … [Read More...]
Chattanooga Police Department’s Drone First Responder Pilot Program Takes Off
The Chattanooga Police Department announced today the launch of its Drone First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program, designed to provide officers and other first responders with real-time information about active incidents and other emergency calls for service. The program is intended to help officers make faster, more informed decisions, improve resource deployment, and enhance overall public safety. The program consists of two prepositioned unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) located at Chattanooga … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 26
Home Invasion Reported on Dugan Street The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 25: B Squad 26-008168- 1000 BLK South Seminole Drive- Miscellaneous - Due to residents at both addresses removing the electrical boxes and the properties not having running water, East Ridge codes responded and advised all residents that they were no longer permitted to reside or stay overnight on the properties. EPB also responded and disconnected power to both … [Read More...]
HCSO Motorcycle Pursuit Leads to Juvenile’s Arrest
On Monday at around 10 p.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on US-27 North and activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. The pursuit was terminated after visual of the bike was lost; however, a short time later it was spotted by an HCSO Sergeant and an HCSO traffic investigator at the ramp from Highway 153 onto Shepherd Road, where they successfully stopped the suspect and took him into … [Read More...]
Law and Order August 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 24: B Squad26-008127- 1000 BLK South Seminole Drive- Domestic Assault Arrest - Police responded to a disorder involving a weapon. A woman reportedly pointed a handgun at her roommate and threatened to shoot her. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail for Domestic Aggravated Assault. 26-008129-100 BLK Bass Pro Drive- Suspicious Person - A man was criminally trespassed … [Read More...]
Supreme Court Lifts Pause on Trump Mail-Ballot Order
This article is from Tennessee Lookout WASHINGTON — With just over two months until the November midterms, the U.S. Supreme Court gave way Monday for President Donald Trump to have a hand in regulating mail-in ballots nationwide, a voting method he has falsely claimed is rife with corruption since he lost the 2020 presidential election. In an unsigned emergency docket opinion, the court’s conservative majority wrote the Trump administration is likely to prevail on its argument that 23 … [Read More...]
Collegedale Investing in Public Safety; Adds Four New Officers
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. _ The Collegedale Police Department has hired four additional police officers, increasing the department’s full-time sworn strength from 29 to 33 officers. The new positions were made possible through the continued support of the Collegedale City Commission and its commitment to investing in public safety, officer safety, and the level of service provided to the community. “We are grateful to the members of the Collegedale City Commission for recognizing the importance of … [Read More...]
HCSO Recovers Gun from Ooltewah High; Juvenile Charged
On Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Unit deputies responded to Ooltewah High School to assist the assigned school resource deputy (SRD) and the school’s administration with a report of a potential firearm on campus. An HCSO K-9 alerted to a vehicle in the school’s parking lot, initiating a search that recovered a loaded firearm, magazine, and multiple additional rounds of ammunition. A juvenile suspect was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Firearm on School … [Read More...]
How Tennessee Would Replace Marsha Blackburn in the Senate if She is Elected Governor
This article is from Tennessee Lookout U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn plans to choose her replacement for the U.S. Senate if she’s elected governor in November. Blackburn made this announcement to the Nashville Banner ahead of her primary victory in August. But it has also raised state and federal constitutional questions because, by law, Tennessee’s governor makes the appointment and no public official has held both a U.S. Senate seat and gubernatorial office at the same time. Blackburn’s … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 23: A Squad 26-008108 - 4400 BLK Bennett Road – Pursuit of Vehicle/ Arrest - Police were almost struck by a vehicle who disregarded the stop sign at Bennett Road and McBrien Road. The vehicle then proceeded at a high rate of speed northbound on Tombras Avenue weaving in and out of traffic almost striking a truck in the oncoming lane. Police initiated a stop at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Tombras … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 21: Alpha Team 26-008019- 3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft of Property - Management called reporting a male with warrants was inside the store. The suspect was taken into custody on five outstanding East Ridge warrants for theft of property. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail without incident. 26-008015 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - A woman was served two East Ridge warrants while in … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Get Draw at Home
The Red Wolves battled the New York Cosmos to a 3-3 draw Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The Wolves will try to get back in the win column next Saturday when they host AC Boise. Kickoff marked the beginning of the first-ever clash between the Wolves and the Cosmos, and Pedro Hernandez marked the tone. A breakthrough in the first thirty seconds put Yanis Lelin in front of the goalie, and after his shot was deflected, Pedro appeared from the horde of players to relaunch … [Read More...]