Officers Respond To Mental Health Issue - And Other East Ridge Police Calls

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026

Day Shift April 22: A Squad

26-003689 – 1500 BLK Karwill Lane– Mentally Disturbed
An elderly female called the 911 Dispatch Center to report her sister as missing. The reporting party appeared confused on several details and was unsure of her exact location. Police Officers responded to the location and found the reporting party was suffering from a mental health issue. Police were able to contact the sister and determined she was out to dinner with her husband.

26-003668 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road - Assault Delayed
Police spoke with a party who said he was assaulted by his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend during a custody dispute in Chattanooga. He stated that Chattanooga Police did not observe any signs an assault had occurred and no report was filed. Officers advised him to contact the courts regarding custody issues and to contact ERPD if any crime in East Ridge occurs.


26-003657 – 400 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway - Suspicious Person
The staff requested police to trespass a man who would become verbally aggressive towards them when they would ask if he needed medical attention. The male would curse at the staff, use the restroom, and leave. The subject was informed of his trespass and left the scene.


26-003671 – 700 BLK Germantown Circle Apartment- Theft
The caller reported that his friend had stolen his firearm. Pending sufficient evidence of the crime, a warrant will be sought.

Night Shift April 22: C Squad

26-003680 – 6600 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity
Police Officers responded to the report of a suspicious male wandering the area. The caller stated the male was wearing all black clothing and repeatedly pulled down his pants. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the subject. No other calls were received regarding the individual.

26-003685 – 5300 BLK Oakdale Avenue – Suspicious Person
Police Officers responded to the report of a burglary in progress at this residence. A caregiver observed an unknown individual in the front yard of the home and thought the person had entered the building. Police Officers spoke with the resident and checked the home. No signs of forced entry or theft were observed and no one else was found in the residence.


26-003687 – 5700 BLK Roper Street– Domestic Disorder
A concerned resident reported a disorder in a neighboring apartment. Police Officers responded to the scene and found two parties yelling at each other in their apartment. ERPD spoke to each individual and found they were in a heated argument over relationship issues. No evidence of an assault was observed and the couple agreed to remain civil for the rest of the evening.


26-003688 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive – Noise Complaint
Police Officers responded to the complaint of loud music coming from the apartment complex. On scene, Police did not observe any loud music; however, they found one tenant playing a video game at a high volume. After discussing the issue, the tenant agreed to keep the volume down.


26-003692 – 601 Justice Way – Warrant service
While in custody at Hamilton County Jail, a man was served with an arrest warrant through the City of East Ridge. The original charge on the warrant was harassment.


26-003693 – 700 BLK Hardin Drive – Assist EMS / Fall Victim
While conducting neighborhood patrols, a Police Officer observed a woman lying in her front yard with two other women attempting to help her. Upon speaking with the victim, the Police Officer found she was experiencing a medical issue, and the two women were her sisters. EMS responded to the
location and transported the patient to a local hospital.

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