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 … [Read More...]
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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, … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
CPD Arrests Shooting Suspect
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 37-year-old Robert Komar in relation to a shooting that occurred in the 5900 block of Winding Lane. On November 22, 2024, at 7:33 a.m., Chattanooga Police … [Read More...]
November 22 Police Briefs
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 21 24-014742 – 1510 Maxwell Road – Deceptive Practice - A citizen told police she dropped a check off at … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, November 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Breanna Breedlove - Theft over $10,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Ryan Gillespie - Felony Evading/Petition to Revoke. Mason Harris - Felony Evading/Capias, Reckless Driving/Capias, Revoked DL/Capias. Trevor Henson - Theft over $10,000, Drug Paraphernalia. Joseph Killion - DUI/3rd, Open Container, Fail to Maintain Lane, Open Container, Suspended DL, Reckless … [Read More...]
Bridges Over I-24 to Reopen on Monday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today via a press release, that bridge construction linking East Ridge with Brainerd should be completed by Monday, November 25. According to TDOT, beginning Monday, at 6 a.m., Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new South Moore Road and McBrien Road bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 20 24-014705 – 1500 BLK Maxwell – Theft - Police spoke with a reporting party at ERPD who said her bank fraud department notified her that a check had been altered and cashed. She told police she placed a check for $35.59 into the exterior mailbox at the post office on Maxwell Road a month ago. The check was altered for $1,800 and cashed. No suspect information currently. 24-014713 – 1517 Tombras Avenue … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 17-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 17-20. 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, November 17 BREEDLOVE, BREANNA KAY1508 ROBERTS AVENUE HIXSON, 37343Age at Arrest: 31 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeTHEFT OVER $10,000 LAGRAFF, SUSAN ANN6602 HILTON DR … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for November 20
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 19 24-01465 – 1700 BLK Small Street – Harassment - The caller reported receiving a message from a Facebook user. The message was regarding deporting illegals, and the reporting party is Hispanic. He requested his residence be added to the watch list. 24-014682 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – SIA/Narcotics - While on patrol officers observed a male who appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat of a … [Read More...]
Christmas Parade on Saturday
The City of East Ridge will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 23. The line-up will begin at 3:45 pm on Germantown Road from Ringgold Road north toward I-24, with the parade stepping off at 6:30 pm. Ringgold Road will shut down at 6:00 pm from Donaldson Road to Moore Road. Germantown Road will be closed to all southbound traffic (except vehicles in the parade) beginning at 3:45 pm. Only one northbound lane of Germantown will be open to traffic. If cancelled due to extreme … [Read More...]
Christmas Parade Spaghetti
Not many small towns come together like East Ridge when it comes to Christmas and the parade. Every year in the City of East Ridge, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is always host to the annual Christmas Parade. You know you’re getting close to parade time when the lighted Christmas trees and snowflakes go up on the telephone poles all along Ringgold Road. It is always a welcome sight and harkens a bit of nostalgia because in my 36 years of being from East Ridge this is tradition. I don’t … [Read More...]
Catoosa County Commission Approves Road Resurfacing
SPLOST Proceeds to Support Paving 24 Roads RINGGOLD – The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approve a contract to resurface all or a portion of 24 roads with funding support from voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds. The BOC awarded the contract to Talley Construction Company, which submitted the lowest bid price among four contractors bidding of $4,454.239. This latest SPLOST funded paving project will span nearly 14 miles of roadway in … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Nov. 15-18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 15 24-014501/24-014502 – 3800 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault/Arrest - A mentally disturbed individual entered this business and threatened to bomb the building, further threatening to shoot and kill an employee before leaving. The suspect was identified from an incident earlier in the day. While canvassing the area, he was located at a business where he created a disorder during his arrest and threatened … [Read More...]
State Considering Wildfire Training Pilot Program
This article is from Tennessee Lookout As Tennessee’s communities increasingly bleed into wildlife areas, the state’s Division of Forestry is pushing for a pilot program to shore up wildfire defenses. The “Wildland Urban Interface” — the line where nature and human development collide — has increased by about 2 million acres in Tennessee, State Forester Heather Slayton said. The National Association of State Foresters estimated 43,771 communities in the South are at risk for wildfire as of … [Read More...]
CPD Chief Says ‘No Evidence of Tren de Aragua’ in City
Chattanooga Chief of Police John Chambers issues a statement on the Venezuelan Gang known as Tren de Aragua. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has received multiple inquiries regarding the potential presence of the Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua within the city of Chattanooga. At this time, CPD has no evidence to indicate that the gang is actively operating in our city. As your Chief, your safety is of the utmost importance and we will not tolerate any form of criminal activity or … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 11-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 11-16. 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, November 11 DICKENS, DOMINIC RASHARD2111 EAST 5TH STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37404Age at Arrest: 37 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCHILD NON-SUPPORT KELLY, JAMES JARON3982 ARBOR PALCE … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, November 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Jasmine Bell - Possession Controlled Substance/Petition to Revoke. Matthew Butler - Public Indecency, Public Intoxication. Gasper Escobar-Jacinto - DUI/2nd, Reckless Endangerment (2), No DL, Fail to Yield. Taylor Matthews - Unlawful Possession Firearm. Kevin McCullough - Possession Meth/Resale. Alex Gonzalez - DUI/2nd, Underage … [Read More...]
CPD Arrests Bank Robbery Suspect
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 28-year-old Raleigh Haney after he attempted to rob the First Horizon Bank on East 23rd Street. On Thursday at 1:58 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a bank robbery call at the First Horizon Bank on East 23rd Street. When officers arrived on scene, they were informed a witness to the robbery followed the suspect and saw him enter a hotel room at the Chatt Inn on East 23rd Street. The officers made contact with the suspect and detained … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Nov. 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift November 14 24-014455 -5300 BLK Ringgold Road, Southern Powersports – Auto Theft - Police responded to this business to take a report for theft of a 2024 Honda Goldwing by fraudulent means. An unknown individual filled out a credit application using an identification belonging to another party. The application was approved through the finance company and a transport company picked the bike up and transported it … [Read More...]