East Ridge police detectives have made several arrests in the Feb. 20 murder of Reginald Ballard.
Mr. Ballard was found dead at the Cascades Motel at 3625 Ringgold Road. Mr. Ballard had been shot two times. Detectives, with the assistance of the Chattanooga Police Department and Dayton Police Department developed, located and interviewed witnesses to the crime and its aftermath.
Police identified the following suspects and arrested them:
Kyhree Donte Thompson, 20, 1880 Railroad St., Dayton, charged with murder, possession of a firearm during a felony, and tampering with evidence.
Tabitha Nicole Garrison, 22, 1880 Railroad St., Dayton, charged with murder, possession of a firearm during a felony, and tampering with evidence.
Verronta Sujuan Page, 19, 38847 State Rd.
30, Pikeville, charged with murder, possession of a firearm during a felony, and tampering with evidence.
The U.S. Marshals Service, Knoxville Police Department, Junction City Police Department Kansas and Grand View Plaza Police Department in Kansas provided valuable assistance in the apprehension of the suspects.