Officers Arrest Driver After He Threatened His Wife With Gun - And Other East Ridge Police Calls

  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Day Shift August 19: A Squad

25-008827 – 3300 BLK Gleason Drive - Assist Other AgencyOfficers responded to assist Chattanooga Police with a kidnapping and weapon-related incident. The suspect was reported to have used a handgun to force his wife into a vehicle. The suspect was tracked to Gleason Drive. Officers observed his vehicle arrive, conducted a felony stop, and detained
him until Chattanooga Police arrived and took custody.

25-008825 – 4900 BLK South Terrace – Crash
ERPD responded to a vehicle crash with unknown injuries at the Terrace & S Howell.

Once on scene it was determined no person was injured. ERPD stood by with the motorists until CPD arrived to document the crash.

25-008826 – 1000 BLK Spring Creek Road - Animal at Large
While on routine patrol police encountered two medium sized dogs in the road at Spring Creek & San Hsi. Officers contacted the owner and advised him of the city ordinance regarding dogs running at large. He stated he has difficulty containing the animals in the back yard and would contact ERAS for information.

25-008845 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Theft
Police responded to the resale shop after a tenant alerted the management that another tenant entered her booth and stole merchandise without paying. The responding officer observed security video of the suspect concealing items in a bag. Warrants will be sought for Theft.

25-008833 – 3600 BLK Missionaire Avenue - Disorder Prevention
Upon arrival, we spoke with the reporting party, who stated she wanted to retrieve her belongings and move out of her residence. An officer accompanied her and informed her mother of the situation. Her mother permitted her to enter and collect her belongings. The situation was resolved
without incident.

25-008831 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder/AOA
Officers responded to this location in reference to a disorder in which a male party had locked his daughter out of the house. On scene, Officers met with the woman and her father. It was determined that the man had established residency at the location, but his daughter wanted him removed. The matter was found to be civil, however, the daughter had an extraditable warrant
through Catoosa County for Harassing Phone Calls. She was transported to jail without incident.

25-008835 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity
Officers responded to this location after a party located a .22 Caliber cartridge in her nephew’s pants pocket. The cartridge was turned over to Police and it was placed in Property and Evidence for Destruction.

25-008842 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – Disorder
Officers again responded to this location in reference to a male being on the property. On scene, the apartment manager was advised that the man had established residency and would need to be evicted. The party stated he plans to voluntarily move out tomorrow.

25-008830 – 4100 BLK Monroe Street - Deceptive Practice
The caller reported that he fell victim to an individual posing as a Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy who instructed him to deposit approximately $2,000.00 to pay bond on two active warrants. The victim realized he had been scammed after the caller hung up immediately after the transaction went through. Pending identification of the suspect, he wishes to prosecute for theft.

25-008824-1600 BLK McBrien Road- Suspicious Vehicle
Police were dispatched to this address on reports of a vehicle in the yard that appeared to not belong there. On arrival, police observed a male and a female asleep in the car. The male explained that he lived at the address and had just come out to the vehicle. His aunt inside the residence verified the party’s claim. The female was found to have warrants out of Red Bank and Hamilton County. She was arrested and transported to jail without incident.

25-008832-4100 BLK Ringgold Road- Back up other agency
Police responded to the apartments at the request of East Ridge Animal Services. On arrival police spoke with the apartment management, who advised a tenant had left her cat for eight days after she had been evicted. ERAS took possession of the cat.

Night Shift August 19: C Squad

25-008847 – 941 Spring Creek Road – Mentally Disturbed
The Parkridge East Hospital Staff reported a man climbed into the ceiling of a patient room and refused to come down. The medical staff determined the male was experiencing mental health issues. Several Police units responded to the hospital to include a trained negotiator. After two hours of talking with the patient, he agreed to come down from the ceiling. The patient was placed
in a different room and provided much needed medical assistance.

25-008849 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity
A customer reported seeing a male walking down the road with a machete in his hand. Police responded to the area and found him near Hardees. He was found to be carrying a long piece of plexiglass that resembled a sword; rope was wrapped on one end to form a handle. The man cooperated with Police and stated he did not intend to scare anyone. He voluntarily threw away his
(probably) enchanted sword and went about his business.

25-008853 – 4000 BLK Bennett Road – Domestic Disorder
A woman reported her boyfriend was attempting to get into her apartment. Police responded to the scene but did not locate an active disorder. Officers met with the reporting party and found she was very uncooperative with the investigation. Police found no proof of an assault or threats of violence.

25-008854 – 941 Spring Creek Road – Narcotics Violation
Hospital Staff located a woman unconscious in her vehicle in the parking lot. The female was immediately moved to the Emergency Room for medical care. The staff believed the female had a medical event that was aggravated by drug use. Police observed suspected methamphetamine in plain view in the patient’s vehicle and seized it. The suspected narcotics were placed in the ERPD Property and Evidence Room for destruction.

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