Facebook Message Leads To Harassment Charge - And Other East Ridge Police Calls

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
25-006137 – 200 BLK Eads Street– Harassment
A woman reported a known man sent her threatening messages via Facebook after she had him arrested for burglary. Pending positive identification of the suspect and proof of the crime, a warrant for Harassment will be sought.

Day Shift June 10: A Squad

25-006130 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft
Police responded after a customer reported that his red wagon was missing.
He had left the wagon next to the sidewalk while he shopped. Police observed security footage showing a male approach the wagon, pick it up and place it into the rear seat of a black Ford Explorer. The man then sat in his vehicle until the victim came out and discovered that his wagon was gone, at which point the driver backed out of the parking stall and left the parking lot.

25-006059 – 4000 BLK Ealy Road - Burglary Supplement
Police responded to the residence after the homeowner discovered a red crowbar in the basement thought to have allowed the intruder access into the property. Police collected the item and turned it into property and evidence.

25-006120 – 600 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway – Unconscious Person
Officers were called on report of an unconscious female in a GMC Sierra. The woman was conscious upon arrival and identified herself . She had been counting money with her head down. A consensual search of the vehicle was conducted, and she was issued a criminal trespass warning before going on her way.

25-006121 – Heather Street/Garner Street – Disorder
A caller reported that a male sitting on his front porch was yelling at her to get off his street. The woman clarified that she was parked near the stop sign in her vehicle, waiting for her child’s school bus to come by. The man was informed he does not have the authority to enforce who utilizes the public roadway.

25-006124 – 1500 BLK Truman Avenue -Check Wellbeing
An attorney requested police check on a man after he left her a concerning voicemail. According to the attorney, the voicemail said he needed to meet with her ASAP before he ended up dead, adding that if he does come up dead, she will know who did it. The subject of the check did not respond to a door knock nor phone call, and officers left the scene after no signs of forced entry or disturbance were found.

25-006127 – 700 BLK Frawley Road Apartment– Property Damage
A party reported her vehicle’s tire had been punctured four times within the last few weeks. She had replaced the tire three times, and the same issue has happened on all occasions. She suspected her ex-boyfriend is possibly vandalizing the tire to inconvenience her.

25-006129 – 1600 BLK S. Smith Street – Civil Matter
A resident complained he did not like the position of his neighbor’s exterior surveillance camera, as he believed the camera was picking up footage on his property. The resident was informed his neighbor can place the camera where he deems necessary, and the two would have to work it out civilly if he wanted it moved.


25-006138-3400 BLK Bennet Rd.-Suspicious Vehicle/ Field Interview
Police contacted a vehicle obstructing the roadway in front of the residence. Upon approach, police observed a man with his head down, appearing unconscious. Officers were advised by the male he was texting his co-worker. The man was waiting for the co-worker to come out so they could go to work.

25-006126-3600 BLK Ringgold Rd.- Deceptive Practice
Police called party who advised her stolen debit card had been used at the bank located inside grocery store. She advised that on 6/8/2025 her husband’s car was broken in to and belongings were taken. The initial burglary took place at a residence in Chattanooga. CPD#25-048888

25-006131 – 4000 BLK S Terrace- Domestic/Arrest
Police spoke with the victim who stated her daughter had grabbed her great grandson around the neck and tried to calm him down. She stated that the subject then proceeded to grab her arm which caused visible wounds. The suspect was also alleged to have attempted to bite her in a separate altercation and that is when she decides to leave the residence. The suspect later arrived at the home and was placed into custody for child abuse/endangerment and domestic assault.

Night Shift June 10: C Squad

25-006146 – 3700 BLK Olmstead Drive – Disorder
Police responded to a disorder at this residence and found several people involved in a verbal argument. Officers determined the source of the argument was a mental health consumer and no credible threats were made. Police worked to de-escalate the situation before leaving the area.

25-006149 – 5400 BLK Connell Street– Warrant Service
Police located a wanted party at his residence and served him with a Petition to Revoke Probation warrant through the City of East Ridge. He was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident.

25-006151 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane- Found Property
A concerned citizen found a wallet in front of his residence and did not know the owner. ERPD determined the owner located him at his residence. The wallet was returned.

25-006154 – 5000 BLK South Terrace – Unconscious Person
Police and Fire Department personnel responded to an unconscious person in the parking lot. Police found that the man was experiencing a minor medical issue, and he was treated by EMS at the scene.

25-006155 – 5700 BLK Brainerd Road, Chattanooga – CPR in Progress / Assist Other Agency
Due to an overwhelming number of priorities calls in Chattanooga, East Ridge Police units responded to a medical emergency in a parking lot on Brainerd Road. An individual had stopped breathing and went unconscious while seated in a vehicle. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the patient to a local hospital.

25-006156 – I-24 Westbound, Chattanooga – Crash with Injuries / Assist Other Agency
East Ridge Police assisted the Tennessee Highway Patrol with a two-vehicle crash with injuries on the interstate. The crash occurred in Chattanooga and ERPD units assisted with traffic control and passenger identification. While on scene, another minor crash occurred in the same area. ERPD units remained on scene while THP conducted the second crash investigation.

25-006162 – 3800 BLK Northview Drive – Suspicious Activity
A citizen reported a male wearing jogging pants and a ballistic plate carrier showed up at his residence looking for another individual. The suspicious man claimed to be a law enforcement officer and was driving a black SUV. The caller did not provide any identifying details for the suspicious person. Police checked the area but did not locate any suspicious people.

25-006163 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / DUI Arrest
Police conducted a traffic stop with a white Volkswagen and determined the suspect was driving while under the influence of alcohol. The party was arrested and transported to Hamilton County Jail without further incident.
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