Following a nationwide recruitment process, the City of East Ridge has selected Brian Koral as its next City Manager. The East Ridge City Council unanimously approved his appointment at the regularly … [Read More...]
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HCSO Investigating Threats Made to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
On Monday morning, a call to the Hamilton County 911 Communications District reporting an active threat at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts prompted a large-scale law enforcement … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 12. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Charles Eddins - Revoked … [Read More...]
TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting
On Friday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic assault call between two parties. Officers spoke with one involved party. Police located the other party soon after in … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 6: A Squad 26-004151 - 3300 Navajo Drive - Shots Fired - Police saturated the area of Navajo Drive and Alice … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 30-May 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 30-May 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Get Home Win
The Chattanooga Red Wolves claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Sarasota Paradise, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL Cup Tournament action. The Wolves will try to keep the momentum going next Saturday, as they host Birmingham Legion. The tension before the game was palpable as the shadow of three successive losses weighed on the Chattanooga team and fans. What happened in the next ninety minutes, no one could have expected. The atmosphere began transforming right out the gate with … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 6
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 5: B Squad 26-004116- 600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Suspicious Activity - While patrolling around businesses, police observed a suspicious white 2021 Ford E-350 box truck behind the grease interceptor system. One subject was observed inspecting the area before both subjects walked toward a nearby business after noticing police. Officers identified the subjects. Both claimed to perform “dirty water”/plumbing … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 5
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift May 1: B Squad 26-003989 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Suspicious Package - A Goodwill employee advised he had received a box donation the day prior that contained what he believed to be a fake grenade. He then drove it to the police station where the Chattanooga Police Department's bomb squad responded to investigate the item. Imaging prompted further action, and the grenade was transported to CPD's range for … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Fall to Boise on the Road
The Chattanooga Red Wolves fell to AC Boise, 2-1, in a USL League One match on the road on Saturday. The Red Wolves will try to get back into the win column this Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium as it hosts Sarasota. Boise set the tone early in the 2nd minute with a powerful corner kick by midfielder Tumi Moshobane. A second attempt was had in the 8th with a long-distance strike, but Jason Smith delivered a stunning flying punch to banish the opportunity. Mercer took the first shot on target in … [Read More...]
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive on for May 9
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States. The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join … [Read More...]
TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting
On Saturday night at approximately 9:40, Chattanooga Police responded to a possible hostage situation call in the 2200 block of E 27th Street Ct. The caller reported a suspect on the second floor of an apartment complex who was reportedly armed and claiming to hold a hostage. When the first officers arrived, they located the male suspect who was wielding a gun out of a second-story window. Officers gave multiple clear, verbal commands to exit the residence. During the suspect’s failure to … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Hwy. 58 Homicide
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:00 am Sunday in the 4600 block of Hwy 58. Officers responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving measures before EMS transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. CPD Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded to investigate and process the scene. No suspect information is … [Read More...]
Roadwork Slated for S. Mack Smith
The City of East Ridge advises residents and motorists of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 6, weather permitting, after 9:00 am on S. Mack Smith Road. This work is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety, traffic flow, and overall transportation infrastructure throughout East Ridge. Improvements are planned along S. Mack Smith Road from Ringgold Road to the Georgia state line. Talley Construction crews will be on site with flaggers and … [Read More...]
Lee Wants Special Session to Redraw State’s U.S. House Map
This article is from Tennessee Lookout Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House map as the party tries to eliminate the only Democratic-held seat in Memphis. Lee is calling on state lawmakers to return to the state Capitol on May 5 to pass a new Tennessee U.S. congressional district map, less than two weeks after the state legislature wrapped its annual session. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket May 5
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 5. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Zackery Dillard - DUI. Rebecacah Lawson - DUI/2nd, Unlawful Use of Inhalants, Due Care, Child Neglect/PTR. John Allen Moore III - Harassment/Capias. Jasiah Robinson - Vandalism/PTR. Luis Rudas Seranos - Simple Possession, No DL. Michael Steele - Aggravated Domestic, Theft/Auto. Randall Treat - Possession Controlled Substance, Drug … [Read More...]
HCSO Narcotics Unit Seizes Large Amount of Illegal Drugs, 2 Arrested
Recently, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 75. As a result of this stop, deputies recovered approximately six ounces of fentanyl and two ounces of methamphetamine. The driver and passenger, identified as Garry Brown and Justin Binford, were both taken into custody and booked on narcotics charges. A subsequent investigation was then initiated and conducted in coordination with HCSO Narcotics and Special Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, … [Read More...]
Law and Order May 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 30: B Squad 26-003946- 700 BLK Germantown Circle- Mental Health - Police responded to a mental health crisis at Germantown Circle; a man was experiencing hallucinations and had caused disorder in the apartment. He requested treatment and was transported without incident. 26-003949 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road- Traffic stop - Police initiated a traffic stop on an unregistered vehicle. The driver identified … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 26-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 26-29. 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, April 26 DAVENPORT, MARKELL D300 W MIDVALE AVE CHATTANOOGA, 37405Age at Arrest: 25 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: DOMESTIC ASSAULT GRAHAM, TY KELA SELINA1216 SHOLAR AVE … [Read More...]
CPD Investigating Coolidge Park Shooting
On Wednesday at 2:20 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers responded to a Shots Fired call in the 100 block of River Street. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of gunfire. They were also informed that one person showed up at a hospital by personal vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. CPD Homicide and Crime Scene responded to process the scene and continue the investigation. Preliminary investigation indicates the 16-year-old male victim was standing in a parking lot when someone … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 29: B Squad 26-003573- 3500 BLK Shelby Circle- Auto Theft Recovery - HCSO located a stolen vehicle taken from Shelby Circle in East Ridge. The vehicle was located on a tow truck and no longer contained an engine. HCSO was also able to locate the suspect from this theft who was taken into custody on his outstanding East Ridge auto theft warrant. 26-003909/003912 – 4100 BLK Greenbriar Road/4100 BLK East … [Read More...]