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10/22/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 21, 2026

Day Shift October 21: Alpha Team

26-010126- 6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Auto Theft: Resolved
A woman advised she let her boyfriend borrow her vehicle, but he was not answering her phone calls and wished to report the vehicle stolen. Police advised that she allowed him to use the vehicle, and she needed to ask him to return the vehicle before intervention was possible. The woman called a short time later and said that he returned with the vehicle and that his phone had died.

26-010141 - Rosebud Drive & Lundy Lane - Disorder
Police responded to the area after two neighbors were in a shouting match. Prior to arrival both men went back into their homes. Patrol spoke with one man who said the argument was over a dog consistently barking and that they spoke with the homeowner to address the issue.

26-010130 - 4214 Ringgold Rd - Assist Citizen
The caller asked whether she needed to come in person to drop off Civil Settlement paperwork or could mail it to the ERPD. Her attorney had told her to do so. She was told to have her attorney call in and ask for a supervisor due to the confusion of what she was attempting to accomplish.

26-010141 – 1000 BLK Greens Lake Road – Disorder
A man reported to dispatch that he was "having trouble with a guy" and refused to elaborate. On scene, police found both men separated. The caller stated an argument originated from a disagreement over vehicle speeds on a side street. Both parties agreed to remain separated. Minutes later, the man called again, saying the other was harassing him. Both parties had resumed their disagreement from their respective houses over 100 feet apart. Both parties agreed to go inside until tensions cooled.


Night Shift October 21: Charlie Team

26-010147- 5300 BLK Roosevelt Road - Theft
Police responded to a theft but quickly determined it was a civil issue and not a theft. Both parties came to a mutual agreement.

26-010150 – 5300 BLK Spriggs Street - Noise Complaint
Police responded to the above address regarding a dog that had reportedly been barking for several hours. Upon arrival, officers observed the dog barking continuously and roaming at large in the street. Officers contacted the dog’s owner and advised him that the dog could not roam freely off his property. The owner stated he would bring the dog inside for the night.

10/21/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 20, 2026

Day Shift October 20: Bravo Team

26-010084 – 2000 BLK Schmidt Road - Property Damage
The resident reported that sometime between 0100 and 0330hrs, an unknown party struck her mailbox with their vehicle and left the scene. Parts left behind by the vehicle indicate that it was possibly a black Scion, now missing a front fog light cover and a piece of its bumper.

26-010091-1400 BLK Mack Smith Road-Suspicious Vehicle
Management requested police remove a male party from the property who was staying in an older model RV. He agreed to move along without issue.

26-010093- 3600 BLK Phelps Street- Well-being Check
Police were called to check on a man as his wife had not heard from him in twelve hours. Police were unable to locate him at the address, and the neighbor stated that he had left for work. The neighbor stated he usually comes home at 1800.

26-010096-200 BLK Eads Street- Domestic Disorder
A man reported to police that his girlfriend had taken his keys from him and was refusing to return them. Patrol spoke with both parties, and the disorder was determined to be only verbal in nature. Police stood by while the man gathered his essential belongings and vacated the apartment.
26-010107 – 1500 BLK Tombras Ave – Petition to Revoke
A man was taken into custody for a petition to revoke.


Night Shift October 20: Delta Team

26-010108- 3700 BLK Northview Drive- Unknown Trouble
A resident called 911 during an argument with his girlfriend. Police remained at the residence to prevent disorder while the couple parted ways.

26-010109- 700 BLK Germantown Circle- Miscellaneous Complaint
The caller requested a miscellaneous report be completed to document her concerns about her friend’s husband. She reported that the man had been displaying increasingly erratic behavior amidst his divorce from a friend.

26-010116- 1400 BLK North Smith Street- Suspicious Person
A neighbor reported someone with a dog was trespassing on private property. Police identified the man and advised him to leave the property and not return. The property was added to the watchlist after it was pointed out that this was not the first instance of trespassers.

26-010121 – 200 BLK Eads Street – Mental Health
The caller reported that her ex-husband was hacking her phone and bank accounts. Police performed a well-being check on the woman.

26-010123 – 700 BLK Dunlap Avenue – Psychiatric Emergency
Officers responded to the above address for a report of a woman knocking on the door attempting to trick-or-treat. Officers contacted the female and quickly determined she was having a mental health crisis. Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the female to an area hospital. Officers stood by at the hospital until the female was calm enough for treatment.

26-010124 – 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street - Suspicious Activity
The night clerk requested additional patrols for suspicious activity after observing excessive foot traffic on the property.

10/20/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 19, 2026

Day Shift October 19: Bravo Team

26-010066- 5700 BLK Roper Street- Vandalism/Theft
The resident reported vandalism and theft after she noticed three flowerpots were broken, and her child’s soccer goal post was missing. The owner valued everything around $50.

26-010070 – 4900 BLK Anderson Avenue - Traffic Stop/Assist Other Agency
A man was detained on a Red Bank warrant for Failure to Appear. A small amount of ma*****na was located on his person and placed in property and evidence for destruction. He was also issued traffic citations before being transported to Hamilton County Jail to be served with the warrant.


Night Shift October 19: Delta Team

26-010072 – 1509 Tombras Avenue – Assist Fire
Officers responded to the above address after a juvenile got their finger stuck in the merry-go-round. Officers assisted with crowd control while ERFD extricated the juvenile. After extrication, the juvenile was handed over to HCEMS for evaluation.

26-010076 – 6000 BLK Graston Avenue- Disorder
ERPD responded to the above address regarding a verbal argument between two people. Officers separated the parties and determined it was a civil dispute. No physical altercation occurred, and officers stood by so parties could leave peacefully.

26-010078 – 1600 BLK Sunray Drive - Shots Fired
Officers responded to the area, spoke to several neighbors who claimed to have heard multiple gunshots coming from near Ringgold Road. No evidence was in the area.

26-010079 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road - Well-Being Check
A passerby asked police to check on the well-being of a female holding her stomach while walking beside Ringgold Road near I-75. Police were unable to locate her while driving through the area. Hospitals within the city were checked; she was not located.

26-010081-6500 BLK Ringgold Road-MVC No injuries/Arrest
Following a crash investigation, a man was arrested on warrants out of Hamilton County. He was transported to Hamilton County Jail without issues.

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10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 18, 2026

Day Shift October 18: Alpha Team

26-010035 – 3900 BLK Ringgold Road– Disorder Prevention
Police stood by while a former employee gathered her items.

26-010043 – 1400 BLK North Smith Street – Well Being Check
CPD requested East Ridge police conduct a well-being check on a baby after an allegation was filed with their department. Police spoke with the mother in the lobby of the hotel. The child was present, appeared to be in good health, and did not show obvious signs of neglect of physical abuse. Reference CPS #1564451471 CPD Case Number #26-091176

26-010034 – 1200 BLK San Hsi Drive - Domestic / Vandalism
Officers were dispatched to an active fight between two men. All parties were separated and after investigating, it appeared that the argument was only verbal. One subject did damage to a shed door, but the owner did not want to prosecute.

26-010038 – 1800 BLK John Ross Road- Disorder
The caller reported that his ex-boyfriend and former resident of the above entered without permission to retrieve items left behind after he moved out. Property was exchanged and a trespass order was issued at the request of the resident.

26-010047 – 3700 BLK Ringgold Road - AOA
Police were flagged down by a driver in the 3400 block of Ringgold Road. The driver explained to police that the vehicle they were following had hit their vehicle and was not stopping. Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle at the above address and determined that both parties were involved in an accident in Chattanooga. Chattanooga police arrived on scene and investigated with assistance from ERPD.




Night Shift October 18: Charlie Team

No Number – 1400 BLK North Smith Street - Assist EMS
Officers responded to the above location regarding an unconscious female. On scene, Officers found the female conscious but disoriented. EMS arrived on scene and transported the party for treatment.

10/18/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 17, 2026

Day Shift October 17: Alpha Team

26-009991 – 1000 BLK McBrien Road - Deceptive Practice
A resident reported she sent a party $1611.45 for what she believed was a scam job.

26-010017 – 100 BLK Atomic Ridge – Citizen Assist
Police along with ERFD personnel made entry into the residence via the door code at the request of the homeowner to turn off her curling iron to prevent a fire as she was not home.



Night Shift October 17: Charlie Team

Police conducted approximately 25-30 traffic stops throughout the city in attempts to combat speeding, reckless driving, and other moving violations.

26-010023- 4214 Ringgold Road – Warrant Service
Police executed East Ridge City Court warrants for the charges of Failure to Appear (Possession of m**h) and Failure to Appear (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia) while the suspect was in Hamilton County Jail.

26-010026 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road - Citizen Assist
Officers responded to the above location regarding a female refusing to exit the Uber driver's car after arriving at her given destination. While in route, the Uber driver stated the female finally exited the car. Officers continued to the location and located a highly intoxicated female. The woman stated that she was trying to get home, but her Uber took her to this location instead. She was given a courtesy ride home.

26-010029 – 3600 BLK Bennett Road - Aggravated Assault
Police responded to an assault between two parties on Bennett Road. Dispatch advised that an open line at this location was active and could hear arguing in the background. The reporting party stated she was getting ready for work when a female came running down Bennett Road and turned on to Frederick Road. The female attempted to approach, and the RP stated the female needed to leave the property. During this argument, the victim was struck in the face with a stick the female was holding. The suspect ran into a ditch behind the property. Units set a perimeter and searched to locate the suspect but were unable to. The caller did wish to prosecute for Aggravated Assault if the suspect is identified.

26-010030 – 6000 BLK Welworth Avenue – Unknown Trouble
Police responded to this address for a female stated there was someone standing in the corner of her room before making other incoherent statements to dispatch. Police contacted the female caller and determined that she is here to visit and the crime she was attempting to report was occurring at her home in South Carolina.

10/17/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 16, 2026

Day Shift October 16: Alpha Team

26-009972 – 700 BLK Frawley Road - Harassment
Police spoke with a woman about an ongoing issue with her ex-husband and an alleged child trafficking ring and their two children. The woman advised she had contacted the FBI as well and Chattanooga Police regarding her allegations. During the conversation the woman was making nonsensical statements and demonstrating behavior consistent with a mental health consumer. A miscellaneous report will be completed to document the incident.

26-009974 – 900 BLK Spring Creek Road - Apartment Fire
Police responded to a possible apartment fire after a tenant smelled smoke and heard an audible alarm in Building 4. It was determined that the smoke and alarm were coming from a single apartment. The tenant advised he fell asleep while cooking pizza in the oven. The East Ridge Fire Department took control of the scene and removed the smoke from the building.

26-009990 – 4900 BLK Maryland Drive – Unknown Trouble
A party called in reporting a female screaming for help and a male party dragging her into the above listed residence. Once on scene, police determined the male party was intervening in a medical issue.

26-009973 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest
A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation led to the arrest of a passenger on an outstanding drug possession warrant from Walker County.

26-009987 - Camp Jordan Road/Martha Avenue - Traumatic Injury
ERPD and ERFD responded to this location after a passerby saw a male lying in the middle of the road. The male appeared to have hit his head and was lying in a contorted position. Police arrived on scene first and asked the male if he was okay. He tried to leave and go to the hospital. Officers and Firefighters attempted to get the male to agree to go to the hospital with either of them, but he declined. He rode his bicycle for medical treatment.

26-009976 – 500 BLK Brookfield Avenue - Animal Call
Police spoke to a male in the East Ridge PD lobby about his neighbor's dogs running loose at night. He was referred to East Ridge Animal Services and given their location and phone number.

Night Shift October 16: Charlie Team

26-009997 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue- Domestic Assault
Police responded to a domestic assault between a male and female party. The reporting party stated her ex-boyfriend had been harassing her and her child today and had assaulted them both. She stated this all started after the man smacked her phone out of her hand while attempting to make a phone call. The man fled the scene prior to police arrival but returned shortly after. He stated that the pair had been arguing when the woman struck him in the nose without provocation. A witness was present during the altercation but only saw the fight but not what caused it. Both parties were separated for the night as a primary aggressor could not be determined. The woman was also informed of the process for recovering her property and how to contact ERPD for a disorder prevention.

26-010002 – 5800 BLK Ringgold Road - Domestic Disorder/Arrest
Officers responded to the above location regarding a domestic disorder involving a male and a female. Officers located the parties with a bicycle. The male refused to stop and fell off the bike while attempting to evade Officers. The woman stated the male became upset and told her to ride the bicycle. The man displayed erratic behavior and signs of intoxication, and due to concerns for his safety and the safety of others, he was taken into custody for public intoxication and transported to Hamilton County Jail.

26-010003 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road - Intoxicated Person
Security on site called in regarding an intoxicated male who was sitting in his vehicle after they requested him to leave. The male was identified and stated that event staff had placed him in a "time out" for his bad behavior. Officers gave him a courtesy ride to a different hotel for the night.

10/16/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 15, 2026

Day Shift October 15: Bravo Team

26-003146 - 601 Justice Way - Warrant Service
A woman was served with a warrant for Identity Theft after surrendering herself at the jail.

26-009935-1400 BLK Mack Smith Road-Suspicious Activity
Hotel management requested police remove parties who were sleeping in a van on the property, but the parties were gone upon arrival.

26-009936- 3500 BLK Ringgold Road- Check Well-being
Police responded to the area after a male party was observed near the roadway with a pile of possessions. The man stated he was just stopping to rest before resuming his journey.

No Case number- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road- Check Well-being
Police were called to check on a female party who appeared to have trouble walking. She was not located.

26-009939-1400 BLK North Smith Street-Suspicious Person
Hotel management requested police remove a male party from the property who was harassing guests. The man in question was located a short time later and advised to not return to the hotel.

26-009946 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road - Citizen Assist
ERPD patrol and TDOT assisted the owner of a brown Kia Soul after the vehicle stopped working. TDOT managed to push the vehicle out of the roadway and to a nearby service station.

26-009951- 4000 BLK Bennett Road- Domestic Disorder
Police responded to this residence after a woman reported a heated verbal dispute involving her and her friend. The incident was determined to be verbal only, with no physical altercation reported.

Night Shift October 15: Delta Team

26-009955 – 1500 BLK Swope Drive- Alarm
ERPD responded to the above residence after an alarm activated. The officer observed the residence and found no indication of an unauthorized entry.

26-009957 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Psychiatric Emergency
Officers responded to the above address regarding a male party stating he was hearing voices. PD spoke with the party, and EMS assessed him. The party declined EMS and was given a courtesy ride to for further medical intervention.

26-009958 –5600 BLK Ringgold Road- Warrant Arrest
During a traffic stop, the vehicle’s passenger was found to have active felony warrants through ERPD. The fugitive was taken into custody without incident. Refer to case #26-008393.
26-009960 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Assist EMS
Officers responded to the above address in reference to an elderly male unconscious in the driver’s compartment of his vehicle. After being awoken, the man stated he was taking a nap after his shopping errand.

26-009961 – I75 SB – MVA/ Back Another Agency
ERPD was dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on I-75 SB. Officers were notified of vehicles going off the roadway and one having gone airborne. Officers arrived and assisted victims to the shoulder away from the vehicles due to a chemical truck being involved. Officers notified Catoosa County to respond. ERPD Officers rendered immediate aid while EMS was responding. The scene was shortly thereafter turned over to Catoosa Authorities as the incident had occurred in their jurisdiction.

26-009962 – 1100 BLK Spring Creek Road - Disorder
A resident reported his ex-girlfriend was harassing him and threatening to bring the police to his house to get her stuff. Officers advised the caller to seek an Order of Protection. No further incident to report.

26-009963 – 1500 BLK Truman Ave – Noise Complaint
An ERPD Officer responded to the above address due to dogs barking “every night”. Upon the officer's arrival, there was no loud noise detected. The officer spoke with the complainant, then returned to service.

26-009965 – 5700 BLK Roper Street – Unknown Trouble
Officers responded to the above address after dispatch received a call that immediately disconnected. On scene, officers contacted the party responsible, who stated that she had seen a trespasser in the parking lot. Patrol searched the area but were unable to locate the woman.

10/15/2026

Daily Activity Report
October 14, 2026

Day Shift October 14: Bravo Team

26-009904 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road- Unruly/Runaway Juvenile
The reporting parent stated that her child was staying with a family member and wanted to file a missing person report. Police spoke with the child and told her to speak with her mother and go home. The caller was advised her child was not missing, and she could file a juvenile petition for an unruly runaway.

26-009910- 1000 BLK John Ross Rd- Miscellaneous
The reporting party called to make a miscellaneous report regarding an injury she received while working at the facility.

26-009914- 4000 BLK Wiley Avenue- Check-Well-Being
A credit card company reported a customer had made a threat to harm himself while on the phone with them. Police contacted party's son at the address of record. He stated the subject was at work. ERPD asked the Chattanooga Police Department respond to his place of employment for a wellness check.

Night Shift October 13: Delta Team

26-009918 – 1400 BLK John Ross Road - Abandoned Auto
A black KIA Soul was towed from the roadway after it was located near an intersection, creating a traffic hazard. Dispatch attempted to contact the registered owner before towing. The caller said the KIA was abandoned three days ago.

26-009920 – 3300 BLK Castle Avenue- Mental Health
Police responded to a reported mental health crisis. A resident admitted making concerning statements to her husband regarding his upcoming trip but denied any current intent. She declined medical assistance and was advised to seek immediate help if she found herself in crisis.

26-009922 – 1500 BLK Tombras Avenue - Suspicious Activity
Police conducted patrols of Pioneer Park after a caller reported children in the park after sunset. Patrol observed a combination of adults and juveniles present on the playground.

26-009926 – 300 BLK Camp Jordan Parkway - Fight
A passerby reported an active fight at Camp Jordan arena. Police observed seven juvenile males around the age of 16 who were sweating profusely. Officers also observed three pairs of red boxing gloves used for sparring. The juveniles were asked not to spar in the parking lot. Police remained on scene until the parents arrived.

26-009928 – 400 BLK South Lovell Avenue- Burglary
Officers responded to the above address in reference to a burglary. The victim reported a broken window and property, along with an unknown amount of cash and change, stolen. No suspect information or usable surveillance footage was immediately available. On-call CID responded, and charges are pending identification of the suspect.

26-009929 – 200 BLK Eads Street– Shots Fired
ERPD Officers responded to a shots-fired call at the above address. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the complainant, who stated they heard a single shot fired, a woman scream, before a gold sedan speed off. Officers were unable to identify any damage from an impacting round or any spent casings. The incident was documented.

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East Ridge, TN
37412

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