East Ridge has a new Municipal Court Clerk and a new City Council member. Misty Chauncey, a newcomer to politics, edged three-term incumbent Patricia Cassidy to become only the second elected … [Read More...]
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TBI Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center
Over the weekend, HCSO corrections personnel were alerted to an unresponsive inmate at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center. HCSO corrections deputies and contract medical personnel … [Read More...]
Law and Order Nov. 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 31: Alpha Team 26-010475 – 3900 BLK Fountain Avenue - Theft Over $1,000/Arrest - Police spoke with a … [Read More...]
Two Aliens Charged with Illegal Voting
CHATTANOOGA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced the filing of criminal complaints charging two aliens with illegal voting in federal … [Read More...]
Roberts Charged in Road Rage Incident
On Saturday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Bakewell community of Hamilton County. The situation escalated into a shooting between the two … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 29: Bravo Team 26-010390 - 3400 Lisa Drive - Property Damage - A party called in stating he had been … [Read More...]
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Meyer Endorses Von Schaaf
The city of East Ridge has come a very long way in recent years and has rebounded on all fronts. I will argue that East Ridge has the best leadership it has had in many years and has moved this small city forward in very positive ways. Surrounded on three sides by the city of Chattanooga and bordering Georgia on the fourth, the city is landlocked preventing physical expansion to meet the demands of a growing city through new business development and expanding the tax base. To compete and … [Read More...]
Phillips Recommends Von Schaaf
I highly recommend Marty Von Schaaf for East Ridge City Council. I have known Marty since high school. Marty truly has a heart to serve. I know he is honest! I know he is trustworthy! I know he is conservative! I know he highly supports public safety and the men and women of law enforcement and fire rescue service! _ Eddie Phillips, Retired East Ridge Fire & Police Chief and Deputy City Manager … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Advance in USL League One Playoffs
OMAHA, N.E. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves bested the dominant Union Omaha, tied 1-1 through extra time until a 5-4 victory in penalties, Saturday in USL League One playoff action. It was four years since the last time Chattanooga and Omaha met in the playoffs. Back then, the Wolves had scored a 100th-minute goal to send their opponents packing. This time, it took 30 seconds. A tactical game of headers found Yanis Lelin in possession, and after outmaneuvering an Omaha man to send a cross in, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 24-31
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 24-31. 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. Saturday, Oct. 24 KOOBS, JESSICA LYNN8875 LU LANE OOLTEWAH, 37363Age at Arrest: 18 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: CRIMINAL TRESPASS Sunday, Oct. 25 ROSS, JILLIAN RAEH8 SARAH … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 2
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Nov. 2. The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 2. Kevin Allgood – Simple Possession Crack Cocaine/Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Donna Brown – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Mara Gomez Luna – Public Intoxication, Underage Consumption. Jessica Koobs – Criminal Trespass. John Payton – Possession Crack/Resale, Possession … [Read More...]
‘Pack-A-Patrol Car’ Food Drive to Benefit Apison Food Pantry
COLLEGEDALE _ The Collegedale Police Department is inviting the community to participate in its upcoming “Pack-A-Patrol Car” food drive, an initiative designed to collect food donations for the Apison Food Pantry and help local families in need. Community members are encouraged to stop by one of three participating locations and help fill a patrol vehicle with food donations. Every contribution will support the Apison Food Pantry and its efforts to provide food assistance to families in the … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 29
The following information is courtesy of The East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 28: Bravo Team 26-010370 – 3700 BLK Jason Drive – Theft - Police were called on a reported theft of camel. The owner advised that a decorative camel was stolen from the Christmas display sometime during the night. The owner showed officers a photo of the missing camel. Police recognized the camel from a house near the Watch List. Patrol and the owner relocated to Franklin Place and spoke with the … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 28
Day Shift October 26: Alpha Team 26-010298- 4000 BLK Woodmont Avenue- Aggravated Burglary - A man came to the police department to report a delayed burglary at his residence. He showed police video of a male with a beard wearing a black hoodie and khaki pants entering his home through the doggy door on the rear of the house at 0340 hours on 10/15/2026. The resident stated he knew the subject through Veteran Affairs (VA), and the party had been his caretaker. The suspect receives mail at … [Read More...]
Optimist Club Hosting 13th Annual ‘Booo-B-Que’
The East Ridge Optimist Club will host its 13th Annual Booo-B-Que on Saturday, October 31, bringing Harry’s Famous Barbecue back to the community for the club’s annual fundraiser, which supports the club’s work throughout the year. The Booo-B-Que will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of East Ridge City Hall, 1517 Tombras Avenue. It’s primarily a drive-through event, but guests are welcome to grab a seat at one of the tables and enjoy their barbecue while they visit with friends and … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 25: Bravo Team 26-010245 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle- Deceptive Practice - Police spoke with the caller regarding a reported scam. He stated a male identifying himself as "Deputy Scottie" with Hamilton County called on 10/24/2026, claiming he had missed jury duty and owed $9,000 to avoid arrest. The victim sent four (4) $500 transactions via Cash App. The scammer threatened arrest is the victim … [Read More...]
One Dead after Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 27
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one death. At approximately 2:00 a.m., CPD officers were dispatched to a 0.5-mile stretch of Highway 27 northbound for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to investigate. Preliminary findings indicate a Mazda CX-5 was traveling south on the northbound side of Highway 27 when it collided head-on with a Mercedes CLS 550. Hamilton County EMS … [Read More...]
Weeds! Who You Gonna Call?
Only in East Ridge. How many times have you heard that phrase tossed around in your neighborhood? It’s sometimes associated with some outrageous incident involving your city government. Last week it involved a Pioneer property owner whose land - to at least one neighbor - looked like the frontier. His yard wasn’t a lawn; no, it was different, full of plants, wild grasses, bushes, and maybe some scrub. Don’t make the mistake that this landscape was a product of neglect. No, according to … [Read More...]
Law and Order Oct. 25
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 23: Bravo Team 26-010234-1300 BLK Spring Creek Road-Harassment - The caller reported to police that her son had sent her threatening text messages. She provided the text messages in support of her statement; a warrant for harassment will be sought. Night Shift October 23: Delta Team The shift conducted a speed reduction saturation, resulting in: 32 traffic stops, 20 warnings issued, 18 … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Clinch Spot in USL League One Playoffs
PATERSON, N.J. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves have clinched their fourtt playoff appearance with a 1-1 draw against expansion team New York Cosmos, Saturday on the road. Next weekend, the Red Wolves will be traveling to meet their opponents in the 2026 USL League One playoff quarterfinals. Catch the match on ESPN+ as the league waits to see how deep a run the boys of Chattanooga can execute! Having been on the threshold of clinching a place in the playoffs for weeks, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 17-23. 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. Saturday, Oct. 17 DOBBS, LAITH ALAN5368 GREENBRIAR RD CHATTANOOGA, 37415Age at Arrest: 31 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION Sunday, Oct. … [Read More...]