Program tailored to individual veterans’ needs; launch marks Tennessee’s eleventh veterans treatment court Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Judge Boyd Patterson, and Judge Gary Starnes today announced the official launch of the Hamilton County Veterans Treatment Court, an innovative program aimed at addressing the unique needs of local veterans involved in the criminal justice system. […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift December 6 24-012697 – 700 BLK Marlboro Avenue – Harassment Supplement – Police followed up on an ongoing concern involving juveniles who have been persistently harassing the resident at this location. The officers collected the names of the juveniles while they were […]
Wamp Nominates Janie Parks Varnell to Succeed Taylor as County Attorney
Wamp Proposes Transition Plan On Monday, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced a one-year transition plan for the County Attorney’s Office, including the nomination of accomplished local attorney, Janie Parks Varnell, to assume the role of County Attorney, effective July 1, 2025. The proposal comes after weeks of one-on-one meetings with county commissioners about how […]
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Arrest Deputy In Joint Investigation
Sheriff Austin Garrett has placed Johnathan Allen on Administrative Leave after a HCSO Investigation has resulted in charges related to Child Pornography. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office received information from South Carolina law enforcement on December 4 and began assisting with a criminal investigation. A search warrant was executed early this morning by our detectives […]
Collegedale Police Resolve Domestic Assault Standoff Peacefully
COLLEGEDALE – On Wednesday afternoon, Collegedale Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at a residence in the 5800 block of Karen Street, located within Grindstone Estates. The suspect, identified as 60-year-old Mark Joseph Contorelli, barricaded himself inside the home after authorities arrived. Armed and refusing to surrender, Contorelli barricaded himself inside the home, prompting […]
December 3 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 27 24-014978 – 1400 BLK Adonna Lane – Theft – A man reported the theft of his 24-inch pink and white mountain bike with an attached bike trailer that belonged to a third party. 24-014979 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – […]
CPD Investigating Homicide of Juvenile
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 6600 block of Green Road. On Sunday just after noon, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot in the 6600 block of Green Road. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a 17-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and […]
HCSO Involved in Pursuit on Hwy. 153
On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 10:05 pm, a patrol deputy attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near a motel in the Hamilton Place Mall vicinity. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The suspect fled down I-75 before merging onto Highway 153 North, where deputies successfully deployed […]
November 27 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 26 24-014930 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Missing Adult – Police were called to Camp Jordan after a person approached a groundskeeper and stated a 48-year-old female had been missing from the RV lot since 1130 hours this morning. […]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is quickly approaching. In light of this event, Sheriff Austin Garrett would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Remember, during […]
Police Briefs for November 26
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 22 24-014779 – 3200 BLK Block Gleason Road – Property – A traffic stop for light law violation on a white Maserati yielded a seizure of 3.5 grams of suspected marijuana. The drugs were placed into property for destruction. Night Shift […]
City Offices to Close in Observance of Thanksgiving
On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 27. All properties scheduled for Friday recycling service will be collected on Monday, December 2. Please make sure to […]
Four Arrested for Human Trafficking
One of Those Arrested Believed to be Member of Tren de Aragua A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Chattanooga Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has led to the arrest of four individuals. The agencies were involved in an operation last week to disrupt the work […]
East Ridge Second Annual Community Thanksgiving Set for Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our many blessings and express our gratitude. The City of East Ridge and East Ridge Parks & Recreation Department will once again share their gratitude and gratefulness by hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the community. On Tuesday, November 26, the city will hold its second annual East […]
Dean Spices up Staff with Chili Cook Off
Don’t say that East Ridge’s favorite son, Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean, doesn’t know how to mix business with pleasure. Recently the clerk’s office indulged in one of its long-held traditions, it’s annual Chili Cook Off. The list of entrants was relatively small, according to a release Vince sent East Ridge News […]