25-004714 – 3200 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Vehicle Pursuit / Foot Pursuit
East Ridge Police observed a black Dodge Ram traveling on Ringgold Road that matched a shooting suspect vehicle from I-24 Westbound in Chattanooga (reference CPD 25-037554).
Police got behind the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect driver threw two small bags out the passenger window and took off at a high rate of speed. The truck eventually came to a stop at 3100 Dodds Avenue and the driver took off on foot. East Ridge Police Officers caught up with the suspect and took him into custody. CPD Investigators responded to the location and took custody of the Dodge Ram. The driver was identified and transported to the CPD Service Center for questioning. CPD is working to determine if he and the truck were involved in the shooting.
Day Shift May 2: A Team
25-004651 – 4222 Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity
Staff reported three juvenile females climbing on the roof of their building. The girls were instructed to stop the behavior, and extra patrol was conducted at Pioneer Park.
25-004655 – 1300 BLK Pleasant Street – Backup EMS
Police assisted EMS by watching three small children after their mother began experiencing a pregnancy emergency.
25-004649 - 1517 Tombras Avenue - Warrant Services/ Unknown Medical
Officers were informed that a subject at East Ridge City Court had an outstanding warrant for Violation of an Order of Protection. Upon receiving the news of his warrant, he started to have an unknown medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services transported him for further evaluation. Police stood by as he was cleared for incarceration and he was taken to jail.
25-004644-5500 BLK Oakdale Ave- Alarm
Police responded to this address on reports of an alarm but found the residence to be secure.
25-004639 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road – Burglar Alarm
Police responded to a front glass motion. The doors were secure and no indication a disturbance occurred was observed.
25-004641 – 900 BLK Mockingbird Drive – Broke Down Auto
Police responded to a White Jeep Cherokee abandoned near the middle of the street on Mockingbird Drive. ERPD contacted the owner who lived in the area who stated the vehicle wouldn’t start and they returned home to call a tow truck. Police left the scene when the owners arrived to wait for the tow.
25-004654 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Unconscious Person
Police responded after a concerned passerby noticed a person lying on the sidewalk, possibly unconscious. Police & ERFD arrived to meet the man, who was resting. He denied needing medical attention, gathered his belongings and departed the area.
25-004656 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Property Damage
Police responded to the parking lot North of the arena where a tent being set up blew across the parking lot and struck another vendor’s Range Rover. Damage to the vehicle was observed and the tent was destroyed. A property damage report will be completed.
Night Shift May 2: C Team
Road Closures due to Flooding:
- 3700 block of Swope Drive (Dead End)
- Key West Avenue near Springvale Road
- Camp Jordan Parkway (main park closed)
25-004667 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Extreme Weather Response
The City of East Ridge experienced significant flash flooding during the evening hours of May 2. Fire and Police personnel closed several areas affected by the flooding to include the Camp Jordan Parkway, Scruggs Road, Springvale Road, Key West Avenue, and Clemons Road. In addition, several pools of standing water were observed throughout the City of East Ridge on roadways, parking lots, and open fields. Due to flooding and poor weather conditions, Camp Jordan Park was also closed, and the majority of Taco Festival activities were cancelled for May 3. Police, Fire, and Street Department personnel also responded to several complaints of fallen tree limbs, standing water, and debris in the roadway. As of May 3, Scruggs Road, Springvale Road, and Clemons Road were open for normal traffic. At the same time, Camp Jordan Parkway and the Camp Jordan Park were closed to the public. The opening of the park will be opened based on the input of the ERPD Patrol Supervisor, ERFD Battalion Chief, and the Parks and Recreation Director.
25-004663– 400 BLK Scruggs Road – Check Hazard / Broken Down Automobile
A man reported his Dodge Charger was submerged in water on Scruggs Road. East Ridge Police and Catoosa County Deputies both responded and found the vehicle had stalled out in approximately a foot and a half of fastmoving water. A wrecker recovered the vehicle, and the road was temporally shut down until the water levels returned to normal.
25-004665 – I-24 Westbound, On-Ramp 183 – Crash with Injuries / Arrest
Police responded to a crash with unknown injuries at the I-24 On Ramp. Officers determined that a white Ford Ranger was backing down the on-ramp for an unknown reason and went off roadway. The truck then traveled several feet down a steep embankment. During the recovery operation, Police observed the man had multiple symptoms of intoxication. He was taken into custody and charged with Driving Under the Influence.
25-004671 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Drive – Disorder
The Camp Jordan ER staff reported man was refusing to leave after he had been treated at the facility. Police spoke with the subject and determined he was homeless with possible mental health issues. The 82-year-old man agreed to seek further treatment, and he was transported to another facility.
25-004683- 4300 BLK Ringgold Rd- Property Damage
The caller reported a shopping cart absconded from a male that was loading groceries into a vehicle striking his 2011 red Cadillac CTS.
25-004677 – 900 BLK Hummingbird Lane – Abandoned Auto
While on patrol an abandoned auto was observed at the intersection of Hummingbird Lane and Flinn Drive. The Gray Mitsubishi Mirage was found to be a rental. The company was contacted and would dispatch a tow truck to retrieve the vehicle.
25-004678 – 1400 BLK St Thomas Street – Theft
Police met a woman on a report that her laundry was taken from the dryer sometime during the night or early morning today. The room adjacent to her mistakenly removed the clothes after they dried their own load. The clothing was returned.
25-004676 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road– Disorder/Criminal Trespass
A man was trespassed from the gym following a verbal disorder with staff.
25-004680 – 700 BLK S. Seminole Drive – Police Assist Citizen
A woman reported her son left his iPhone in the backseat of an Uber, and she tracked the phone to this address. The phone was recovered and given back.
25-004674-4300 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Property -
Police spoke with a party who advised he lost his car keys at the restaurant on April 28. He stated he put the keys in his boss’ company truck and noticed them gone on May 2. He later called back and advised he found his key.
25-004675-1500 BLK Mcbrien Rd.- Well Being Check
Police were called to check on a female who was stumbling into the street on Mcbrien Road. The party advised she was attempting to get back to her nephew’s home in Georgia. The officer did not observe any signs of her being under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. She was given a courtesy ride to her nephew’s home in Georgia. FI# 25-000070.
25-004679-4300 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Deceptive Practice
Police spoke with a party who advised she was the victim of a scam. An individual contacted her stating they were a representative of a bank’s fraud department. The individual had her transfer $2250 into a bank account via Apple. Warrants pending further identification of the individual.
25-004684- 4214 Ringgold Rd.-Civil Matter
Police spoke with a man who advised the mother of his child was refusing to transfer custody of their daughter. The court order stated he has parental time with his child starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. He provided a digital copy of the court order to police. He was advised he needed to bring the issue up with his lawyer and the judge overseeing the custody agreement.
25-004681 – 1000 BLK Wynnwood Road - Theft of a Vehicle
Police spoke with the complainant who reported that he had allowed his stepfather to borrow his 1991 light blue Chevrolet van for work purposes between 2200 and 0300 hours. However, by morning, neither the vehicle nor the driver had returned to the residence as expected. Police searched the last known location of the vehicle, Rossville Blvd, and located it parked at a grocery store in Rossville. With assistance from Rossville Police, the man was found inside the store. It was discovered that he had outstanding warrants out of Atlanta, Ga., for escaping from prison. Additional charges for vehicle theft are being pursued by East Ridge Police. The vehicle was recovered by the owner.
25-004673 – 300 BLK Alice Drive- Suspicious Activity
The complainant reported being followed home by a white SUV after leaving a gas station on APD 40 in Cleveland. Around the same time, her estranged husband called and indicated he knew she was no longer at work. After arriving home safely, she discovered a GPS tracker hidden near her vehicle’s windshield. The device was collected as evidence. There is currently not enough evidence to confirm where the man placed the tracker or that it was installed within East Ridge city limits.
Night Shift May 3: C Team
25-004666 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service
While in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, a man was served with a Probation Capias through the City of East Ridge. The original charge for the capias warrant was Criminal Impersonation.
25-004689 – 1500 BLK Springvale Road – Traffic Stop / DUI Arrest
Police observed a sedan driving erratically on Ringgold Road and conducted a traffic stop after it turned onto Springvale Road. Police then determined the driver was intoxicated and he was taken into custody. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence and was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-004690 – 900 BLK S. Seminole Drive– Well-Being Check
A concerned friend believed a woman was harming herself and requested a well-being check. Police located the woman at her residence and discussed the situation. The officer found no evidence of recent self-harm and she denied any suicidal ideations.
25-004696 – 5300 BLK Lazard Street– Well-being Check
An anonymous caller requested a well-being check on a party due to recent changes in her behavior. Police determined that she was intoxicated in her residence with a male companion. She declined any assistance and stated she was okay. Police also spoke with neighbors who expressed similar concerns about her behavior and noted an increase in vehicle traffic at her residence.
25-004703 – 5400 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity / Arrest
Police observed a man spreading garbage in the parking lot of the car wash. It was determined he had three active warrants through the City of East Ridge. The charges on the warrants were Theft over $1000, Fraudulent use of a Debit Card, and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person. He was taken into custody and transported to Hamilton County Jail.
25-004706 – 4200 BLK Ringgold Road – Public Intoxication / Arrest
An officer observed a man attempting to purchase two 24 packs of beer at the gas station. He was unsteady on his feet and appeared lethargic. Police approached the man and immediately determined he was heavily intoxicated. He was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-004707 – 500 BLK Cedar Glenn Circle – Disorder
Police responded to a verbal disorder at this address and found that two people had a heated argument over a lost piece of cake. Both agreed to separate for the night.
25-004712 – 1300 BLK S. Seminole Drive – MVC Uknown Injuries / Property Damage
Police responded to an unknown injury crash on S Seminole Drive. On scene, it was found that an unknown vehicle struck a block wall near a culvert, then fled the scene. No suspect or vehicle information was available, and no vehicle parts were located.
25-004713 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant Service
While in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, a man was served with a Forfeiture Capias through the City of East Ridge. The original charge for the capias warrant was Driving on a Revoked License.
25-004731 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service
The driver from the pursuit was served with four East Ridge warrants while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail. The warrants were for the following offenses: Selling Controlled Substance x2, Felony Evading, and Tampering with Evidence.
25-004716 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder / Indecent Exposure
Police were called on a complaint that a man on the walkway near the entrance was urinating into the potted flowers. The man identified told police he was not urinating but instead said he was…how to say this delicately… manually stimulating himself into the flowers. Police observed in fact that he was true to his word and observed the flowers had been fertilized. He was taken into custody for indecent exposure and vandalism and transported to Hamilton County Jail without further incident. The business obviously requested he be trespassed from the property. Proximity Restriction #25-000087.
25-004724 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person / Theft of Service
Police responded after a customer left without paying. This was after patrons at an adjacent table alleged, he took photos of their families. The family confronted the man who showed them his phone and allowed them to delete the photos. The man, only identified as “Bill”, called after the incident to say he would return tomorrow to settle his tab. The business did not wish to pursue charges at this time, pending he returns to the restaurant as agreed. They, however, do want “Bill” to be trespassed and will follow up with ERPD when he’s on scene.
25-004726 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road - LPR Stolen Plate Hit / Recovery
Police received an LPR hit for stolen TN Tag on the South Moore camera. Officers located the vehicle parked off McBrien. The plate was recovered, and the driver was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of stolen property. The plate was removed from NCIC.
25-004717-1500 BLK Karwill Ln- Unknown Trouble
Police responded to this address on reports of unknown trouble. Officers spoke with the residents of the home who advised they were speaking loudly about the cars parked across the street. Police did not observe a disorder or any other disturbance.
25-004722-1500 BLK McDonald Rd.- Traffic stop/Arrest
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration. While conducting the traffic stop, police were advised the driver did not have a valid license or insurance on the vehicle. Police asked the passenger if he had a valid driver license to operate the vehicle. The man advised he did and handed over his I.D. to be verified for police. While verifying the ID he was found to have a warrant for DUI through East Ridge. The man was taken into custody and transported to the jail without incident.
25-004732 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Road - Theft
A woman was misdemeanor cited in lieu of arrest for theft of property(merchandise). She had been caught stealing two items using a mis-scanning scheme. She was seen placing a pack of Kool-Aid under a higher ticket-priced item and mis-scanning the item. She had stolen a total of 10.98 dollars on 04/13/2025 and 22.99 on 04/06/2025. She was also informed she had been trespassed from the property and given her trespass warnings.
25-004728 – 6300 BLK Ringgold Road - Disorder with a Weapon
Police were informed by dispatch of a male in a green Dodge Charger who threatened to shoot the employees of carwash. Upon arrival, officers were informed he had gone through the car wash and was about to exit. Police stopped the subject and detained him for further investigation. He gave police consent to search the vehicle for any weapons. No weapons were found on his person or vehicle. According to the staff, the man had exited his vehicle and approached them, saying he was going to shoot up the place. The staff requested he be trespassed from the business.
Night Shift May 4: C Team
25-004736 – 800 BLK S. Germantown Road – Well Being Check
A concerned friend requested a well-being check after seeing a Facebook post from the subject in East Ridge. The friend had not seen the man in two months and was concerned about his well-being as a homeless person. Police checked the area but did not locate the party or anyone who knew of him.
25-004742 – 1100 BLK Chippewah Drive – Backup EMS Unit
Police responded to Chippewah Drive after receiving a call stating a man had fallen and needed medical care. The exact address was not provided. Police officers checked several residences before locating the male in his home. EMS Personnel took over the scene and provided treatment for the individual.
25-004744 – 1600 BLK Prigmore Road – Domestic Assault / Arrest
Police responded to a Domestic Disorder and determined that a man assaulted his girlfriend while visiting a friend’s house. Police also found that he intentionally damaged the front door of the home. ERPD arrested him and charged him with Domestic Assault and Vandalism. He was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.
25-004747 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Well Being Check
While on patrol, Police located two juveniles running through the Camp Jordan Park after midnight. The juveniles admitted to sneaking out of their residence without permission. Officers transported the juveniles back to their home where they were released into the custody of their parents.
25-004753- 4214 Ringgold Road- Lost Property
The reporting party from a previous lost property case came back in and stated the lost property report was meant to be for his wife’s passport. Officers made a new case number to file for the wife’s passport.
25-004756- 5000 BLK Fike Drive- Back EMS
Police were dispatched to assist EMS with an unknown medical call. Police located a man on the couch, bleeding and unconscious. Officers observed the couch to have a large opening in which multiple bodily fluids were collected. Police also observed an overwhelming presence of assorted alcoholic beverages throughout the residence. He was transported to a hospital.
25-004757- 1000 BLK Yale Street- Suspicious person/ arrest
Police were told that there possibly might be two parties at this address, as they saw two bikes parked at the back of the building. Officers cleared the building but were unable to locate anything. When police went to search the shed, they found a male and female party. The man attempted to pull a pellet gun out of his waistband when officers confronted him. Police detained both parties, and they were both taken into custody for criminal trespass and transported to the Hamilton Jail without incident.
25-004764- 1100 BLK Tamarack Trail-Suicide Threats
Police responded to the listed address at the request of Behavioral Health to check the well-being of a hospice patient, who had allegedly made suicidal comments over the phone. Police arrived on scene along with her case worker from Behavioral Health. Upon talking to the individual, it was found to be a miscommunication about upping her medication dose for pain management; she had no intention of harming herself.
25-004770 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Rd – Shots Fired
A black Durango with 3-4 passengers was seen shooting at another male in the parking lot of the hospital. There was property damage to the hospital and a vehicle. The suspects in the Durango fled the scene. The other involved person who was at the hospital, and the target of the shooting, was taken into custody for firearms related charges. The hospital was secured and deemed safe for normal operations after police completed the on-scene investigation.
Night Shift May 5: D Team
25-004775 – 3200 BLK Navajo Drive – Burglar Alarm
A burglar alarm at the church indicated a motion front entry door alarm. Police discovered that a side entry door on the lower level was unlocked. The door was locked after officers cleared the building. No signs of intrusion were observed. Dispatched attempted to contact the responsible party multiple times without success.
25-004778- 500 BLK Wando Dr.-Mentally Disturbed
A caller reported her mother was very irate and throwing things. On arrival, the police spoke with the patient. She remained calm while speaking with the officers. She said she was having a hard time and wanted someone to talk to. EMS responded to the scene and determined the patient was alert and cognitive.
25-004785-900 BLK Spring Creek Road - Alarm
A front glass motion sensor set off the alarm at the store. Police did not find any signs of entry nor signs of any disturbance that would set off the alarm. The store appeared to be secure.
25-004787-4100 BLK Ringgold Rd. -Domestic Disorder
A man reported that his child’s mother and his cousin were engaged in a verbal altercation that had turned physical. Police spoke the man and woman. Both denied any physical altercation but advised that this all started because one was kicking the other out of the apartment. All parties agreed to separate for the evening.