Editor’s Note: As a nod to President Donald J. Trump, the “Police Briefs” will now be filed under a new Headline: “Law and Order.” The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 23: Bravo Squad 25-000830 – 6100 BLK Ringgold Rd- Alarm – Police responded to an interior door […]
AI Assistant ‘Evelyn’ Pressed into Service at County’s 911 Call Center
Hamilton County 911 will begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist its personnel in handling non-emergency calls. According to a Thursday press release, “Evelyn” is the new AI call-handling assistant. The AI assist will be handling routine calls for service on the seven-digit lines. All 911 calls will continue to be answered by real people […]
Mayor’s Office Launches Search for District Ambassadors to Lead Cleanup Efforts
The Hamilton County Mayor’s Office today announced an initiative to combat litter and reduce its harmful impact in our communities. After more than two years in office, it’s clear this is a top priority for our citizens, and we are committed to working with county residents to move forward in addressing this concern. The county […]
Kathy Lennon Running for Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair
Kathy Lennon announces run for Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair On Thursday, former Hamilton County School Board Member Kathy Lennon proudly announced her candidacy for Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. An educator of more than 25 years and the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for Tennessee House District 27, Lennon is a lifelong public […]
Health Department to Close Soddy-Daisy Clinic
The Hamilton County Health Department announces the closure of the Soddy-Daisy clinic location. The last day of operation will be Monday, June 30. For 30 years, this clinic has proudly served the Soddy-Daisy community, providing essential health services to countless individuals and families. This closure enables the Health Department to enhance access to care by […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 22: Bravo Squad 25-000786 – 1300 BLK West End Ave – Theft – The caller reported homeless individuals rummaging through his dumpster and taking wood from his construction site, possibly for fires. No suspects were identified as they fled when approached. […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 22
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 21: Alpha Squad 25-000751 – 3400 BLK Bennett Road– Check Wellbeing – Police were dispatched to this address to check on a party after she called her friend earlier in the morning, and the friend overheard arguing in the background. The […]
Catoosa County Goes to Court to Recover Cost of Cleaning Up Toxic Waste Dumped by Chemical and Carpet Manufacturers
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Public Health and Taxpayers RINGGOLD _ Catoosa County filed a lawsuit in State Court to protect the public’s health and taxpayers from the cost of cleaning up and properly disposing of toxic materials used by chemical and carpet manufacturers and dumped in the Catoosa County landfill in violation of the Georgia […]
Suspect in Pursuit Crashes into Home on Bennett Road
On Friday morning, East Ridge Officers received a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a stolen Mercedes Benz. Crime Suppression Investigators located the vehicle parked in a commercial lot in the 1000 block of South Seminole Drive. During their observation they determined the suspect was with another party in a dark SUV parked beside the […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 16: Alpha Squad 25-000558 – 1600 BLK Mack Smith Road – Burglary in Progress – Police responded to this address after the homeowner heard a loud bang inside the home. Officers cleared the home and did not locate any persons or […]
CPD Obtains Arrest Warrant for Fake Nurse
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a woman that impersonated a nurse at a nursing home in Chattanooga. On December 30, at 12:48 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to an impersonation call at a nursing home located in the 1000 block of North Runyan Drive. When the officer arrived on scene, they were informed by the […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 14: Bravo Squad 25-000483 – 5300 BLK Haisten Court – Warrant Service – A man was taken into custody at the listed address on three outstanding warrants, the warrants were for aggravated domestic assault, false imprisonment, and theft. He was transported […]
East Ridge Offices to Close in Observance of MLK Day
On Monday, January 20, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For those with trash service on Monday, January 20, those will be collected on Tuesday, January 21. Please make sure to place trash carts to the curb the night before your scheduled pickup for prompt […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift January 10: Alpha Team 25-000360- 4000 BLK S Terrace- Disorder with a Weapon/Arrest – Police responded to this address and spoke with the female complainant. She advised she had thrown a snowball at her son. Her son threatened to kill her so […]
Additional Charges Filed in Stoney River Drive Sledding/Shooting Incident
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services is offering an update regarding the incident involving Benjamin Cook that occurred on Friday, January 10. On January 11 and 12, deputies and detectives conducted follow-up investigations and executed search warrants related to the Stoney River Drive incident on January 10. Their findings produced additional evidence supporting the allegation […]