EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE Latest Information on COVID-19 Cases in Hamilton County. East Ridge has 29 Active COVID-19 Cases EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was last updated on May 28. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the number of people who've tested positive for the virus since the beginning of the pandemic to

45,116.

MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CLARK, RENEE KRISTA9515 TIMBERLOG JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission DORSEY ON THE CASE AS NEW CM At Saturday’s “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee, Mayor Brian Williams brought along a special guest none other than Chris Dorsey, the city’s newly-hired City Manager. About a dozen interested citizens gathered to hear Mayor Williams hold forth on all the major projects the city is working on or has a stake in: CITY REWORKING BEER ORDINANCE East Ridge officials are taking steps to attract new businesses to the city by reworking its rules concerning the sale of beer. On Thursday evening, the City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that establishes guidelines for brewing beer and a new means of selling it. The ordinance will keep Class I, II and EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE Latest Information on COVID-19 Cases in Hamilton County. East Ridge has 29 Active COVID-19 Cases EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was last updated on May 28. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the number of people who've tested positive for the virus since the beginning of the pandemic to

45,116.

MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CLARK, RENEE KRISTA9515 TIMBERLOG JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission DORSEY ON THE CASE AS NEW CM At Saturday’s “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee, Mayor Brian Williams brought along a special guest none other than Chris Dorsey, the city’s newly-hired City Manager. About a dozen interested citizens gathered to hear Mayor Williams hold forth on all the major projects the city is working on or has a stake in: CITY REWORKING BEER ORDINANCE East Ridge officials are taking steps to attract new businesses to the city by reworking its rules concerning the sale of beer. On Thursday evening, the City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that establishes guidelines for brewing beer and a new means of selling it. The ordinance will keep Class I, II and TDOT ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working in the area of Market Street (SR-58) and I-24 to implement a new traffic pattern. On 06/14/2021, the contractor will close the ramp to I-24 Eastbound at

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HAMILTON COUNTY DA'S COLD CASE UNIT SOLVES MURDER WITH Investigators with the Hamilton County District Attorney General’s Office Cold Case Unit (CCU) have solved a homicide that occurred 42 years ago, and the connections to that murder go all the way to a former Tennessee governor’s office. District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, along with CCU supervisor Mike Mathis and Investigator Ben Scott, presented their

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The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived TDOT PLANS WEEKEND CLOSURES OF I-24 OVER G'TOWN ROAD TO First Closure Tentatively Scheduled for Weekend of April 16 As part of the bridge replacement project currently underway on I-24 over Germantown Road, TDOT contract crews will soon implement several weekend closures of I-24 for bridge construction. The first closure is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of April 16, 2021. TDOT will

provide additional

ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH 21 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Harold Bolton _ False Reports. Zachary Denton _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Firearm during

Felony.

RED WOLVES TO BUILD STADIUM IN EAST RIDGE Bob Martino, the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer team, announced on Thursday that East Ridge will be home to the USL team’s new stadium. During a press conference outside East Ridge City Hall Martino said that he wants to break ground on the new state-of-the-art stadium located just off Spring Creek Road as ER ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES LEARNING ER Elementary Celebrates Learning. East Ridge Elementary School recently had its Celebration of Learning Awards. The awards that are given out at our Celebration of Learning are: Proud Pioneer- 1 boy and 1 girl who demonstrate the character traits of a proud pioneer. ( Kind, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Leader etc.. EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE Your Local News Source. The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." June 2 Day Shift 21-007751- 1473 Mack Smith Road- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of a homeless male sleeping in front on the vacant business. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CLARK, RENEE KRISTA9515 TIMBERLOG JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. SMITH, COURTNEY LEBRON2709 CITCO AVE POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

DORSEY ON THE CASE AS NEW CM At Saturday’s “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee, Mayor Brian Williams brought along a special guest none other than Chris Dorsey, the city’s newly-hired City Manager. About a dozen interested citizens gathered to hear Mayor Williams hold forth on all the major projects the city is working on or has a stake in: EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE Your Local News Source. The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." June 2 Day Shift 21-007751- 1473 Mack Smith Road- Suspicious Person- The caller advised of a homeless male sleeping in front on the vacant business. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CLARK, RENEE KRISTA9515 TIMBERLOG JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. SMITH, COURTNEY LEBRON2709 CITCO AVE POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

DORSEY ON THE CASE AS NEW CM At Saturday’s “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee, Mayor Brian Williams brought along a special guest none other than Chris Dorsey, the city’s newly-hired City Manager. About a dozen interested citizens gathered to hear Mayor Williams hold forth on all the major projects the city is working on or has a stake in: TDOT ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working in the area of Market Street (SR-58) and I-24 to implement a new traffic pattern. On 06/14/2021, the contractor will close the ramp to I-24 Eastbound at

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CATOOSA COUNTY LEVERAGES EXPLORE GEORGIA GRANT TO ENHANCE RINGGOLD – Catoosa County’s Parks and Recreation Department announced the enhancement of its popular Cloud Springs Canoe Launch with new pavilions, barbecue grills and shoreline bench, made possible by leveraging a Georgia Department of Economic Development Explore Georgia grant with local matching funds. In 2020, Catoosa County Parks and Recreation applied for HAMILTON COUNTY DA'S COLD CASE UNIT SOLVES MURDER WITH Investigators with the Hamilton County District Attorney General’s Office Cold Case Unit (CCU) have solved a homicide that occurred 42 years ago, and the connections to that murder go all the way to a former Tennessee governor’s office. District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, along with CCU supervisor Mike Mathis and Investigator Ben Scott, presented their COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE LITTER POLLUTION STUDY UNDERWAY Problem Outweighs $15 Million Taxpayers Spend Annually NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) voted unanimously, 20 to 0, to begin a comprehensive study of litter pollution in the state. This marks the first fresh progress on statewide litter control in a generation. The study will address topics such as the sources

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The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

THREE HURT IN PARK LAKE APARTMENTS BLAZE This from the Catoosa County Fire Department shared by ERFD Chief Mike Williams on the fire department’s Facebook page. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 3:55 pm, Catoosa County 911 received multiple calls of an apartment building on fire, with residents entrapped. The Catoosa County Fire Department was dispatched immediately and arrived TDOT PLANS WEEKEND CLOSURES OF I-24 OVER G'TOWN ROAD TO First Closure Tentatively Scheduled for Weekend of April 16 As part of the bridge replacement project currently underway on I-24 over Germantown Road, TDOT contract crews will soon implement several weekend closures of I-24 for bridge construction. The first closure is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of April 16, 2021. TDOT will

provide additional

ER ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES LEARNING East Ridge Elementary School recently had its Celebration of Learning Awards. The awards that are given out at our Celebration of Learning are: Proud Pioneer- 1 boy and 1 girl who demonstrate the character traits of a proud pioneer. ( Kind, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Leader etc.. ) Honor Roll- grade k-2= 4’s and 3’s Grades 3-5 RED WOLVES TO BUILD STADIUM IN EAST RIDGE Bob Martino, the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer team, announced on Thursday that East Ridge will be home to the USL team’s new stadium. During a press conference outside East Ridge City Hall Martino said that he wants to break ground on the new state-of-the-art stadium located just off Spring Creek Road as EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm. HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONVERTS ALSTOM COVID-19 TESTING SITE TO In response to an increase supply in vaccine, the Hamilton County Health Department is discontinuing the use of the Alstom Plant for COVID-19 testing and will convert the location to a COVID-19 vaccination distribution site. Saturday, March 13 is the last day COVID-19 testing will be offered at Alstom. “As the Health Department transitions staff MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

MAY 20 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along reports. May 18 Day Shift 6712 Ringgold Road (warrant call): An anonymous caller reported Katie McCary was at this location in a green Honda Accord and had a valid warrant through HCSO. McCary was found to have a valid HCSO warrant, however, she ERPD ARRESTS MAY 17-23 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 17-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HOOD, JOSHUA SHANE1821 OLD LAFAYETTE ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. APRIL 19 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” April 15– Day Shift 4339 Ringgold Road (arrest): Police conducted a traffic stop at this location which resulted in Rachell Osborn being arrested for driving while revoked for DUI. (21-005110) 5700 Roper Street (vandalism): Police were dispatched to this location regarding a vehicle that was ERPD ARRESTS MARCH 22-28 ERPD Arrests March 22-28. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 22-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POSSESSION OF METH

(SELL, DEL.

UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm. HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONVERTS ALSTOM COVID-19 TESTING SITE TO In response to an increase supply in vaccine, the Hamilton County Health Department is discontinuing the use of the Alstom Plant for COVID-19 testing and will convert the location to a COVID-19 vaccination distribution site. Saturday, March 13 is the last day COVID-19 testing will be offered at Alstom. “As the Health Department transitions staff MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, JULY 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. July 6 Day Shift 3620 Wimberly Lane- Alarm- Police responded to check the residence. Upon arrival the alarm was found to be accidental. 482 McBrien Road (TNT Fireworks)- Delayed Attempted Theft- The store

manager reported on

MAY 20 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along reports. May 18 Day Shift 6712 Ringgold Road (warrant call): An anonymous caller reported Katie McCary was at this location in a green Honda Accord and had a valid warrant through HCSO. McCary was found to have a valid HCSO warrant, however, she ERPD ARRESTS MAY 17-23 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 17-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HOOD, JOSHUA SHANE1821 OLD LAFAYETTE ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. APRIL 19 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” April 15– Day Shift 4339 Ringgold Road (arrest): Police conducted a traffic stop at this location which resulted in Rachell Osborn being arrested for driving while revoked for DUI. (21-005110) 5700 Roper Street (vandalism): Police were dispatched to this location regarding a vehicle that was ERPD ARRESTS MARCH 22-28 ERPD Arrests March 22-28. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 22-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POSSESSION OF METH

(SELL, DEL.

UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 31-June 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CLARK, RENEE KRISTA9515 TIMBERLOG

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The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug TENNESSEE STATE PARKS NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL GOLD NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks is a finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, according to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). “Our state parks system is embedded in the fabric of Tennessee communities,” TDOT ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working in the area of Market Street (SR-58) and I-24 to implement a new traffic pattern. On 06/14/2021, the contractor will close the ramp to I-24 Eastbound at

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HAMILTON COUNTY DA'S COLD CASE UNIT SOLVES MURDER WITH Investigators with the Hamilton County District Attorney General’s Office Cold Case Unit (CCU) have solved a homicide that occurred 42 years ago, and the connections to that murder go all the way to a former Tennessee governor’s office. District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, along with CCU supervisor Mike Mathis and Investigator Ben Scott, presented their MAY 24 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” furnished by ERPD. May 20– Day Shift 21-006985- 5611 Ringgold Road (Advance Rent to Own)- Alarm/Burglary- Police responded to check the business. On arrival the front door was found pried open. Once the responsible arrived video footage was viewed. It showed a male suspect

enter the

ERPD ARRESTS MAY 17-23 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 17-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HOOD, JOSHUA SHANE1821 OLD LAFAYETTE JUNE 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” June 03– Day Shift 21-007788- 3639 Shirl Jo Lane- Possible Intoxicated Person/Medical Call- The caller advised of an intoxicated white male in the area. On arrival police found the man suffering from a head injury. Fire and EMS responded and cleared him

medically. He was

TDOT CONTRACTOR RESCHEDULES TRAFFIC MODIFICATION ON BROAD Due to rainy weather this week, TDOT contract crews have rescheduled the work to modify traffic patterns in the Broad Street and Market Street areas near I-24 in Chattanooga. The work will now take place beginning after 9:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, June 14, 2021. Once the new traffic patterns are in HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPUTY ARRESTED Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arrested. On Thursday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Deputy Nicholas Monroe was involved in single vehicle crash on I-75 near mile marker two. Deputy Monroe, a five year veteran of the HCSO currently assigned to the Patrol Division, was off-duty at the time of the incident. EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm.

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The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ADAMS, BRANDON LEWIS3406 TEN OAKS JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

OLPH WINS HOOPS TITLE The OLPH Varsity Boys Basketball team, coached by Timothy Lindsay and Josh Roberts, won the Independent Schools Conference Small Division tournament in a final matchup Monday evening. The championship game, an all Catholic matchup between in-town rival St. Jude Catholic, ended with the Rams on top, 41-25. The Rams won the regular-season title

with an

ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH 21 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Harold Bolton _ False Reports. Zachary Denton _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Firearm during

Felony.

POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. HCSO CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ASSAULTED BY INMATE On Sunday, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy was assaulted at the Silverdale Detention Center by inmate Rodney Edward Ballard. According to a press release by HCSO, inmate Ballard was in his housing unit, stepped out of his cell, and then assaulted the Corrections Deputy. During this assault, the Corrections Deputy was

struck in

EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm.

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The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ADAMS, BRANDON LEWIS3406 TEN OAKS JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

OLPH WINS HOOPS TITLE The OLPH Varsity Boys Basketball team, coached by Timothy Lindsay and Josh Roberts, won the Independent Schools Conference Small Division tournament in a final matchup Monday evening. The championship game, an all Catholic matchup between in-town rival St. Jude Catholic, ended with the Rams on top, 41-25. The Rams won the regular-season title

with an

ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH 21 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Harold Bolton _ False Reports. Zachary Denton _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Firearm during

Felony.

POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. HCSO CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ASSAULTED BY INMATE On Sunday, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy was assaulted at the Silverdale Detention Center by inmate Rodney Edward Ballard. According to a press release by HCSO, inmate Ballard was in his housing unit, stepped out of his cell, and then assaulted the Corrections Deputy. During this assault, the Corrections Deputy was

struck in

NEWS ARCHIVES

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug

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The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. June 1 Day Shift 3613 Missionaire Ave (vehicle burglary): The reporting party stated her wallet and 9mm S&W “Lady Smith” handgun were taken from her 2018 gray Jeep Cherokee overnight after the vehicle was left unsecured. Police recovered some JUNE 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” June 03– Day Shift 21-007788- 3639 Shirl Jo Lane- Possible Intoxicated Person/Medical Call- The caller advised of an intoxicated white male in the area. On arrival police found the man suffering from a head injury. Fire and EMS responded and cleared him

medically. He was

POLICE BRIEFS FOR JUNE 8 The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” June 05 – Day Shift 6674 Ringgold Road #172 (arrest): Michael Hall was taken into custody for domestic assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. (21-007911) 6674 Ringgold Road #172 (misdemeanor citation): Taelor Hall was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. TENNESSEE STATE PARKS NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL GOLD NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks is a finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, according to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). “Our state parks system is embedded in the fabric of Tennessee communities,” RED WOLVES LOSE ON THE ROAD The Chattanooga Red Wolves lost to South Georgia Tormenta FC, 1-0, Saturday in Statesboro, Georgia at Erk Russell Park. The loss drops the Red Wolves to 3-1-1 in USL League One play. The Red Wolves will travel to Arizona next Saturday to play FC ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

ERPD ARRESTS MARCH 22-28 ERPD Arrests March 22-28. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 22-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POSSESSION OF METH

(SELL, DEL.

DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm.

CRIME NEWS ARCHIVES

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ADAMS, BRANDON LEWIS3406 TEN OAKS JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

OLPH WINS HOOPS TITLE The OLPH Varsity Boys Basketball team, coached by Timothy Lindsay and Josh Roberts, won the Independent Schools Conference Small Division tournament in a final matchup Monday evening. The championship game, an all Catholic matchup between in-town rival St. Jude Catholic, ended with the Rams on top, 41-25. The Rams won the regular-season title

with an

ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH 21 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Harold Bolton _ False Reports. Zachary Denton _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Firearm during

Felony.

POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. HCSO CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ASSAULTED BY INMATE On Sunday, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy was assaulted at the Silverdale Detention Center by inmate Rodney Edward Ballard. According to a press release by HCSO, inmate Ballard was in his housing unit, stepped out of his cell, and then assaulted the Corrections Deputy. During this assault, the Corrections Deputy was

struck in

EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE May 12 Police Briefs. The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. May 10 Day Shift 21-006433- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Runaway Patient/Wellbeing Check- The caller advised a male subject fled the ER with an IV still in his arm.

CRIME NEWS ARCHIVES

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Jonah Adams – Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, Theft, No Insurance. Demetrius Bibbs- Counterfeit Controlled Substance, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Possession Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, ARREST REPORTS ARCHIVES According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ADAMS, BRANDON LEWIS3406 TEN OAKS JUDGE HELTON TO HEAR LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES East Ridge Municipal Court Judge Cris Helton released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying he will hear a limited number of cases due to the coronavirus pandemic. Below is the statement from Judge Helton. After meeting with members of the District Attorney’s office, members of the District Public Defender’s office and Judges in the

General

OLPH WINS HOOPS TITLE The OLPH Varsity Boys Basketball team, coached by Timothy Lindsay and Josh Roberts, won the Independent Schools Conference Small Division tournament in a final matchup Monday evening. The championship game, an all Catholic matchup between in-town rival St. Jude Catholic, ended with the Rams on top, 41-25. The Rams won the regular-season title

with an

ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH 21 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 21. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Harold Bolton _ False Reports. Zachary Denton _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, Possession Firearm during

Felony.

POLICE BRIEFS FOR APRIL 20 The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 17 – Day Shift 21-005242 – 4145 Ringgold Rd, – Domestic Assault: A woman reported that her boyfriend, Stephon Calloway, yelled at her, broke the door to her bathroom, and pushed the broken door against her several times. HCSO CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ASSAULTED BY INMATE On Sunday, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy was assaulted at the Silverdale Detention Center by inmate Rodney Edward Ballard. According to a press release by HCSO, inmate Ballard was in his housing unit, stepped out of his cell, and then assaulted the Corrections Deputy. During this assault, the Corrections Deputy was

struck in

NEWS ARCHIVES

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. William Cody Bell – DUI, Reckless Driving, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting, Assault on Police (20< Felony Evading, Public Intoxication, Obstructing Highway. April Burkhart – Possession Meth, Possession Cocaine, Possession Roxycodone, Drug

CRIME NEWS ARCHIVES

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. June 1 Day Shift 3613 Missionaire Ave (vehicle burglary): The reporting party stated her wallet and 9mm S&W “Lady Smith” handgun were taken from her 2018 gray Jeep Cherokee overnight after the vehicle was left unsecured. Police recovered some JUNE 7 POLICE BRIEFS The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” June 03– Day Shift 21-007788- 3639 Shirl Jo Lane- Possible Intoxicated Person/Medical Call- The caller advised of an intoxicated white male in the area. On arrival police found the man suffering from a head injury. Fire and EMS responded and cleared him

medically. He was

POLICE BRIEFS FOR JUNE 8 The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” June 05 – Day Shift 6674 Ringgold Road #172 (arrest): Michael Hall was taken into custody for domestic assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. (21-007911) 6674 Ringgold Road #172 (misdemeanor citation): Taelor Hall was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. TENNESSEE STATE PARKS NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL GOLD NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks is a finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, according to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). “Our state parks system is embedded in the fabric of Tennessee communities,” RED WOLVES LOSE ON THE ROAD The Chattanooga Red Wolves lost to South Georgia Tormenta FC, 1-0, Saturday in Statesboro, Georgia at Erk Russell Park. The loss drops the Red Wolves to 3-1-1 in USL League One play. The Red Wolves will travel to Arizona next Saturday to play FC ERPD ARRESTS APRIL 19-25 ERPD Arrests April 19-25. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 19-25. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. AGG. UPDATED: CAMP JORDAN PARK REOPENED UPDATE: Adam Wilson, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, announced on Thursday afternoon that Camp Jordan Parkway has reopened, allowing residents to once again enter the park. Wilson said there was “minor damage” considering the extent of flooding in the park. None of the new buildings that were built last year sustained any

flood

ERPD ARRESTS MARCH 22-28 ERPD Arrests March 22-28. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 22-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POSSESSION OF METH

(SELL, DEL.

DYNAMIC GROUP ANNOUNCES HOTEL AND INDOOR WATER PARK IN Dynamic Group, a hotel development and management company based in Chattanooga, has announced plans to develop a hotel and indoor water park at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Frawley Road, just east of I-75. Marriott has approved the hotel. Both hotel and water park are still awaiting approval by the East Ridge Planning Commission EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE Your Local News Source

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TDOT PUBIC INFO MEETING DRAWS INTEREST OF RESIDENTS People attending the TDOT public information meeting look over drawings of the redesign of the I-75/I-25 interchange, Tuesday evening at the East Ridge Community Center. Scores of East Ridge area …

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EAST RIDGE DOWNS SIGNAL, 23-17 ERPD ARRESTS SEPT. 23-29 RED WOLVES KEEP PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE BRAZEN THEFT ON RINGGOLD ROAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPT. 26 RECENT NEWS ARTICLES LIGHTNING FORCES PIONEER FOOTBALL TO SATURDAY EVENING A lightning storm over Raymond James Stadium forced the postponement of the East Ridge/Signal Mountain high school football game until Saturday evening. On Friday evening both teams scored on its … RED WOLVES HOST RICHMOND ON SATURDAY Photo by Jim Meyers Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (8-10-8) hosts Richmond Kickers (8-12-5) at David Stanton Field on Saturday night. The USL League One team’s playoff hopes are contingent on a win … PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MAYOR BRIAN WILLIAMS Citizens, businesses owners, and guests of East Ridge, the completion of my first year as Mayor is quickly approaching. As one of my campaign pledges, I stated that I wanted to be your Mayor to … WATER MAIN BREAK CLOSES PART OF LENOIR DRIVE Early Friday evening a water main break closed the 700 block of Lenoir Drive. One resident said that he called Tennessee American Water Company when the six-inch water main burst. He said the … POLICE BRIEFS FOR SEPT. 26 This information was compiled from "pass along" reports from the ERPD. September 25 Day Shift 4400 Bennett Road: Henrietta Siler was issued a criminal trespass warning for East Ridge Middle … See More New Articles RECENT OPINION PIECES

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MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR OCT. 1 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 1. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Randy Belcher - Revoked DL/Alias Capias, Registration Violation, No Insurance. Trevor Jones - Tampering with Evidence/For Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/For Capias. Terry Mathis - Possession Meth/PTR. Michael McDaniel - Felon in Possession Firearm, Possession Schedule II, Possession Schedule VI, Drug Paraphernalia,

Possession …

POLICE BRIEFS FOR SEPT. 25 This information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. September 24 Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road (Warrant Service): Almira Selman turned herself in to police on warrants for Simple Assault and Aggravated Burglary. Selman was booked at the police department and released to her bondsman. 4145 Ringgold Road Apartment 60F (Auto Burglary): The resident reported her vehicle had been entered sometime last night. Her wallet was stolen from her

console, and …

HCSO SEARCHING FOR MISSING JUVENILE This from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office: On September 24, the family of Anthony Nathaniel Shell, 17, filed a runaway report with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s.  The family is very concerned because Anthony requires life sustaining medicine.  Anthony is missing from the Middle Valley area. Anthony Nathaniel Shell is described as being 5’3”, 100 lbs, blue eyes, and strawberry blond/brown hair. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of Anthony Nathaniel Shell is

asked to …

POLICE BRIEFS FOR SEPT. 24 The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. Sept. 23 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Road (Auto Theft): A woman reported her 2012 gray Ford Escape stolen from the Speedway parking lot on 9/21/19.  The woman stated that her daughter, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on that date and believed the vehicle had been towed following her arrest.  The woman's daughter was in the company of Sam M. when she was arrested. Earlier in the shift … FIRE DAMAGES DUPLEX ON DONALDSON ROAD A fire did extensive damage to a duplex on Donaldson Road, Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters and police were dispatched to 806 B Donaldson Rd. at approximately 12:37 p.m. on a reported duplex fire. Upon arrival all occupants were outside and heavy smoke was found to be coming from the structure. Firefighters made an interior attack locating and extinguishing the fire located in the basement of the dwelling. Mutual … POLICE BRIEFS SEPT. 23 The following information was collected from ERPD "pass along" reports. September 19– Day Shift 5738 Ringgold Road (Warrant Service): Dustin Kenneth Everett was taken into custody for several warrants out of Hamilton County following a suspicious activity report at this location. 601 Walnut Street (Warrant Service): Tommie Lyons was served with several East Ridge warrants while in custody at the

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TDOT PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING AT COMMUNITY CENTER In anticipation of heavy construction beginning this fall on the I-75/I-24 interchange modification project, TDOT will hold a series of meetings to inform the public about what to expect as the project progresses.  The meetings will be held during the last full week in September and will take place in East Ridge, East Brainerd and Brainerd. The same presentation will be given at each meeting, so members of the public can choose the meeting that is most convenient

for them to …

TRACTOR/TRAILER FIRE ON I-24 This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams. On September 22, 2019 at approximately 7:09 pm, East Ridge Fire and Police were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire located at 18300 block of Interstate 24 East bound. Upon arrival units reported that the vehicle was a tractor trailer with the tractor totally involved with fire. Crews started an aggressive fire attack and called mutual aid for a Tanker from Chattanooga Fire. Chattanooga Tanker 8 and Quint 8 were dispatched to

assist with …

ERPD ARRESTS SEPT. 16-22 According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 16-22. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CARRUTH, SUMMER MICHELLE 1348 PASSENGER STREET UNIT 422 CHATTANOOGA, 37408 Age at Arrest: 26 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge ASSAULT ON POLICE POSSESSION OF METH TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE PORTER, … RED WOLVES DEFEAT ORLANDO IN CRUCIAL HOME MATCH Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (9-8-9) defeated Orlando City B (3-19-4) 2-1 at David Stanton Field on Saturday. The Red Wolves came out firing to start the match as they looked to jump on Orlando early. In the first minute, Jonathan Caparelli fired a shot that was saved by the finger tips of Orlando goalie Christian Herrera. Just minutes later it was Greg Hurst’s turn as he sent a shot just wide of the net. After some back and forth play, the Red Wolves finally struck first in the 34th

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FOUR JUVENILES CHARGED FOR RIDGESIDE CRIMES East Ridge Police arrested four juveniles in Ridgeside on Friday. According to an ERPD press release, officers were in Ridgeside investigating a report of suspicious people walking in the area. While in the area, a call came in of an attempted carjacking. Within minutes East Ridge officers had three of four suspects in custody. A fourth suspect was arrested later on Friday by Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies. All four juveniles have been charged with Aggravated Assault

and Attempted …

MUNICIPAL COURT DOCKET FOR SEPT. 24 The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Michael Culpepper - Theft under $1,000/PTR, Revoked DL,Criminal Trespassing, Evading Arrest. Calvin Hanks - Theft under $10,000, Public Intoxication, Drug Paraphernalia, Revoked DL, Open Container. Jeremy Jones - Theft under $1,000 (2), Aggravated Burglary (2). Terry Mathis - Possession Meth/PTR. Jeremy

Witt - …

TDEC HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING ON I-75/I-24 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Olin Ivey, seated, looks over a diagram of TDOT''s proposed I-75/I-24 exchange that is currently in the early stages of construction, as Jonathan Haycraft, an engineer with Barge Design Solutions looks over his shoulder. More than a dozen interested residents attended a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation public hearing at East Ridge High School on Thursday evening concerning the construction of the new interstate exchange. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) … TAWC SHARES MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WATER MAIN BREAK Tennessee American Water is sharing more detailed information with the community about the 36-inch main break that occurred on September 12.  “It is important to Tennessee American Water to be transparent with our customers about the circumstances surrounding the main break last week,” said Tennessee American Water President Darlene Williams.  “We are committed to sharing information with the community after we complete our evaluation. We thank you for your

patience and …

TRAFFIC ADVISORY FROM TDOT On Thursday, September 19, 2019, TDOT contract crews will open a newly‑constructed section of the existing ramp at Exit 1C from U.S. 27 South at the end of the Olgiati Bridge in Chattanooga. The new section will extend the length of the ramp from 4th Street to 6th Street. After the new section of the ramp is opened, traffic wishing to access 4th Street, 6th Street and MLK Blvd. West (toward Riverfront Parkway) from U.S. 27 South will do so using Exit 1C. At the intersection of the ramp with …

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