Driver Arrested For Reckless Driving - And Other East Ridge Police Calls

  • Friday, March 28, 2025
25-003240 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Traffic Stop / Arrest
Following a traffic stop, a party was arrested for Reckless Driving, Financial Responsibility, and Evading. Upon activation of emergency equipment, the driver refused to stop, drove through stop sign intersections, and briefly drove on the wrong side of the road. She then parked her vehicle at an apartment complex and complied with all further interactions.
The woman was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without further incident.

25-003241 – 1400 BLK John Ross Road – Suspicious Activity
The resident reported that unknown individuals were ringing his doorbell and running away before he opened the door. Police found no video camera evidence for the incidents and there was no description for the suspects. Additional patrols were requested for the area.

Day Shift March 27: A Squad

25-003221 – 2000 BLK McBrien Road – Well Check
Officers were called to check on the wellbeing of the resident. She did not respond to door knocks and negative contact was made. Officers spoke with a neighbor who updated police on her possibly declining condition and advised they recently removed 20 bags of trash from the home.

25-003230 – 5900 Ringgold Road – Traffic Violation / Arrest
Police initiated a traffic stop on a black Honda Odyssey for failing to stop for a school bus with its lights and signs activated. The driver was found to be driving on revoked for DUI. The subject was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail.

25-003231- 4100 BLK Ringgold Rd – Theft
Police were dispatched on a theft. The victim stated she, after getting cash back from the register, left without grabbing the currency. A female in a yellow-colored shirt came through the lane, paid, and grabbed the cash. Approximately one hour later the victim came back asking about the cash. Loss prevention stated he would have information for the police in approximately 48 hours. No known suspect information currently.

25-003229 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft
Staff reported a suspect entered the store, filled a shopping cart up with groceries, and left the store in a grey Chevy Impala without paying. Pending identification of the suspect, a warrant for Theft of Property will be sought.

25-003234 – 4100 BLK East Ridge Drive - Animal Abuse/Misuse of 911
A party called dispatch complaining about East Ridge Animal Services threatening to kick her door down to remove one of her dogs. The dog is now considered dangerous, and she was informed she would have to follow municipal codes to be able to keep it. The party became combative over the phone and would not let the police nor East Ridge Animal Services speak to her. She had called Dispatch using the 911 emergency line 5 times within an hour. Police will be seeking warrants for Misuse of 911.

25-003220 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road - Suspicious Activity
Police spoke with the complainant who stated her grandmother had been scammed by an unknown individual. No proof or evidence was provided to the police. Officers advised her to call back when they had enough information to support that a crime had been committed.

Night Shift March 27: C Squad

25-003242 – 600 BLK S. Germantown Road – Traffic Stop / Assist Other Agency
Following a traffic stop, a woman was arrested on three warrants out of the Hamilton County Sessions court. She was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.

25-003245 – 1300 BLK Sunnyfield Lane – Unknown 911
Police responded to a 911 Hang-up and found several individuals at the residence. Police worked through a significant language barrier to determine the 911 call was an accident and no one needed assistance.

25-003247 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity –
Police responded for a Delayed Assault with a possible Auto Theft. Officers spoke with the complainant who reported a known male took her car and left her. She provided inconsistent and conflicting details on the incident. Police eventually determined the missing vehicle did not belong to the caller and there was no assault. ERPD located the vehicle at the owner’s home on Keeble Street and found that both had legal access to the automobile. No charges are pending for the incident.

25-003248 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Inmate Hold Placed
Deputies with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for six Forfeiture Capias warrants through the City of East Ridge. A Hold for Extradition was sent to the Chattooga County Jail. The original charges for the capias warrants were Burglary, Simple Assault, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Public Intoxication.
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