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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Law and Order April 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 16: B Squad 26-003459 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road - Suspicious Activity - A resident of Florida was trespassed … [Read More...]
State Senate Passes Private School Voucher Expansion Despite Budget Concerns
This article is from Tennessee Lookout The Tennessee Senate approved a private-school voucher bill Thursday expanding the program to 35,000 students, despite concerns it could drain the state budget … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 15: B Squad 26-003407- 300 BLK Camp Jordan Road- Back EMS - Police responded to a report of a bleeding … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 12-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 12-15. An arrest does not mean that a person has been … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 14: A Squad 26-003363 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue - Theft from Vehicle - A tenant reported that an unknown … [Read More...]
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Best Dressed Duck Contest Judging Opens to the Public at Collegedale City Hall
The City of Collegedale invites residents and visitors to enjoy a fun and creative community event as the Best Dressed Duck Contest makes its debut this April. The “Waddle It Be?” Ducky Contest Display will take place Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day During the two-day display, creatively decorated ducks will be showcased for the public to enjoy and judge. Community members are encouraged to stop by, view … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 13: A Squad 26-003326 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle Apartment- Property - A man reported his firearm missing from the glove compartment of his vehicle. He assumed his vehicle was left unlocked, and the gun was likely stolen. He could not provide a serial number. Night Shift April 8: C Squad 26-003348 – 900 BLK State Line Road – Suspicious Activity - An anonymous male contacted the Hamilton County Dispatch … [Read More...]
Officer Injured in Tuesday Morning Crash
An East Ridge Police officer was involved in a serious crash early Tuesday morning on Ringgold Road. According to police, an erratic driver in a Ford Explorer was spotted driving south on McBrien Road towards the 5300 block of Ringgold Road. The officer activated emergency lights to affect a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated, ran the read light at the intersection and collided with another police vehicle responding to an unrelated call. The police vehicle rolled during the collision . The … [Read More...]
Dean Continues to Innovate at Criminal Court Clerk’s Office
Criminal Court Clerk, Vince Dean, is excited to announce two more innovative ways that technology is being used in the Criminal Court Clerk’s Office. Technology is now being used for those who have had a traffic citation dismissed in Hamilton County General Session’s Court. Tennessee law provides that any traffic citation that is dismissed by a judge is eligible for expungement at no cost to the defendant. Previously, a defendant would have to stand in line at the expungement office and wait … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 8: C Squad 26-003183 - 4214 Ringgold Road - Warrant Service - A man was served warrants while in custody at Hamilton County Jail. Charges included: Theft by Fraud and Criminal Simulation. 26-003182 – 700 BLK South Seminole - Disorder with a Weapon - Police spoke with the complainants who stated they had gone to the incident location to repossess a vehicle. Upon arrival, they were surrounded by multiple … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Drop Home Opener
The Chattanooga Red Wolves lost their home opener to Fort Wayne FC 1-0, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves’ next home match is April 25 against Corpus Christi FC. This will be the first round in the Prinx Tires USL Cup. It was 45 seconds in when the first blow was struck: a well-aimed roll that snuck past a diving Jason Smith. That lead remained in place for more than 25 minutes afterward, and then Coach Mackenzie called for a huddle. Aggression had to be kicked up. Shots … [Read More...]
HCSO Announces the Death of Deputy Landon Faulkner
Sheriff Austin Garrett, Chief Deputy Spencer Daniels, and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are greatly saddened to announce the death of Deputy Landon Faulkner. Deputy Faulkner was involved in a serious collision on Highway 111, where he collided with a disabled vehicle in a travel lane on Wednesday evening, and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Faulkner began working for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in 2022, after serving as both a deputy and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 6-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 6-11. 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. Monday, April 6 LOPEZ BELTRAN, ABISAI ABDIEL60 N CENTER STREET ROSSVILLE, 30741Age at Arrest: 21 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENTRECKLESS … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket April 14
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 14. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Amy Barbee - Assault (4), Disorderly, Assault on Police. Lonnie Boyd - Possession Fentanyl with Intent, Possession Marijuana with Intent. Terry Fleming - Unlawful Possession Firearm. Justin Lane - Aggravated Assault/Domestic/Capias. Brandon Quarles - Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Tyler Todd aka/James - Theft over … [Read More...]
Note from the Editor
Tucker McClendon wrote an opinion piece yesterday for East Ridge News Online regarding the rezoning of residential property to commercial. He is concerned that city officials are not as concerned about the 21,000 residents in East Ridge as about commercial interest. I want to remind every readers of ERNO and every resident in East Ridge that when I first began publishing East Ridge News Online in 2012 that the "Opinion" section was devised to allow readers and residents to express their own … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 7: B Squad 26-003146-300 BLK Dunlap Avenue-Harassment - The caller reported to police that her former friend had posted photos of her without her consent to an illicit website; charges will be sought for unlawful photography. 26-003150 – 700 BLK Pyron Lanen- Watch List - A resident requested extra patrol in the area of his residence due to suspicious activity observed on his security camera. The footage … [Read More...]
Law and Order April 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift April 2: B Squad 26-002954-600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway- Arrest - ERPD assisted THP on a traffic stop and took a woman into custody on an outstanding East Ridge Capias. 26-002955- 1500 BLK John Ross Road- Theft - Parties requested a police report for fishing gear that was stolen from their carport. Police provided the parties with the case number for their records to present to their insurance company. No suspect … [Read More...]
‘Master Your Garden” Expo Set for Camp Jordan Park
The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, present their annual “Master Your Garden” Expo on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Camp Jordan Arena. Admission is $10 and is good for both days. Children 12 and under are free. Free parking is available. Proceeds from the Expo benefit MGHC’s scholarships and community garden programs. For more information, go to: … [Read More...]
HCSO Arrests Man for Exchanging Vapes for Child Sexual Abuse Material
On April 2, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office detectives executed a search warrant at a Tyner area residence for a man suspected of providing a juvenile with vape devices in exchange for child sexual abuse material. Detectives seized images, and the suspect, George Graves, was arrested and charged with nine counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. This information is preliminary and subject to change. … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests April 1-5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 1-5. 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. Wednesday, April 1 PUTMAN, DARRYL LAMONT751 RUNYAN DRIVE CHATTANOOGA, 37405Age at Arrest: 28 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER (TPO) Thursday, April … [Read More...]