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 … [Read More...]
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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...]
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Municipal Court Docket Oct. 27
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Carlon Bowman – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Branna Brown – Possession Fentanyl. Hailey Brown aka/Jones – Child Endangerment/PTR. Laith Dobbs – Public Intoxication. Alexandria Harris – Possession Meth/FTA, Drug Paraphernalia/FTA. Allen Hope – Possession Marijuana/PTR. Jaiquez Kaluakoa – Possession … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting Oct. 22
Law and Order Oct. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift October 21: Alpha Team 26-010141 – 1000 BLK Greens Lake Road – Disorder - A man reported to dispatch that he was "having trouble with a guy" and refused to elaborate. On scene, police found both men separated. The caller stated an argument originated from a disagreement over vehicle speeds on a side street. Both parties agreed to remain separated. Minutes later, the man called again, saying the other was … [Read More...]
Should Christians Vote?
NO KINGS! A seemingly commendable theme for the hundreds of somewhat under-attended protests going on around America. Indeed, in our republic we don’t have a king. But in a republic, are there no kings? Let’s think about it. Another word for king is sovereign. Thomas Payne wrote a lot about sovereignty belonging to individual citizens. Justice James Wilson wrote in a 1793 decision that ‘The citizens of America are equal as fellow citizens, and as joint tenants in the … [Read More...]
70th Tennessee State Park to Be Named Angel’s Hollow State Park
Dedication set for Nov. 6, will coincide with the opening of the Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that the 70th state park will be named Angel’s Hollow State Park. The new state park, which will encompass a significant portion of McDonald Farm in Hamilton County, will be dedicated on November 6, 2026. Gov. Lee and First Lady Maria Lee are honored to have … [Read More...]
Prater Sentenced to 17 Years in Burning of Highlander Center
KNOXVILLE – On October 20, 2026, Regan Darby Prater, 28, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 210 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and to pay $1,289,000 in restitution for arson and attempted provision of material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Prater pleaded guilty to these charges in April 2026. Court documents established that Prater used a so-called “sparkler bomb,” i.e., a napalm-based incendiary device ignited by a common sparkler, to destroy … [Read More...]