Law and Order Nov. 11

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.

Day Shift November 10: Alpha Team

26-010844 – 1100 BLK Laurelwood Drive – Back ERFD / Property Damage – ERFD and ERPD responded to a residential fire alarm. Officers arrived and observed smoke. ERFD made entry and observed heavy smoke throughout the residence. A covered cooking pot on the stove that had burned was found. The fire remained contained in the pot. A property damage report will be completed due to the damage to the rear door and frame.

26-010831 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop / Arrest – Police observed a vehicle driving without a registration plate and initiated a traffic stop. During the investigation, the driver consented to a search of his person and the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, police located a residual amount of methamphetamine and a plethora of drug paraphernalia. The driver was issued traffic citations, and two misdemeanor citations in lieu of arrest.

Night Shift November 10: Bravo Team

26-010852 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road – Pedestrian Struck – Officers responded after a pedestrian crossing Ringgold Road was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was transported for his injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.

26-010861 – 183MM 24 East – MVC Injuries/DUI – A male sitting in his vehicle waiting for roadside assistance was struck by an intoxicated driver but was not injured. The intoxicated driver was transported to an area hospital for her injuries. A warrant for DUI is being sought.

26-010851 – 4900 BLK Court Drive – Shots Fired – Officers responded to the address above after the RP stated he heard a handgun being shot approximately three times in the last hour. Officers checked the area, and nothing was located.

26-010854 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Person – Officer responded to the business regarding a male talking to himself and yelling in the parking lot. Patrol contacted the man who stated he was just looking for his lighter.

26-010860 – 5300 BLK Spriggs Street – Noise Complaint – Officers responded to this address regarding a dog barking for an extended period. On scene, officers located a dog that had no food or water, an apparent leg injury, and was at large. Officers attempted to contact the owner. When officers knocked on the door, the door opened. Officers checked the residence and did not locate anyone in distress. Animal services took possession of the dog.

26-010855 – 5700 BLK Roper Street – Domestic Assault

Officers responded regarding a male who called, stating his girlfriend beat the “crap” out of him. On scene, the main stated that no assault took place and that she had only shoved his shoulder when they were on the couch. The girlfriend stated she saw messages from another woman on the man’s phone and that they argued, but no assault or shoving took place. The parties agreed to separate for the night.

26-010859 – 5300 BLK Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Arrest

Following a traffic stop for a headlight violation, a party was placed in custody and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

26-010862 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Criminal Trespass

Police responded to assist a citizen who was unable to get back into her room at the hotel. The party stated staff was not allowing her into her room after she had just walked out. Officers discovered the room wasn’t registered to her, and staff were unable to allow her back in for security reasons. The woman was asked to leave the property and criminally trespassed.

Day Shift November 11: Bravo Team

26-010869-3700 BLK Altamira Drive-Suspicious Activity – The resident reported that he exited his residence around 0930 hours and found that the glove box to his vehicle was open and the contents had been removed and thrown around the front seat, but nothing was stolen. No suspect information is available, report on file.

26-010871- 700 BLK Frawley Road – Harassment – Police responded to the above address regarding a harassment complaint. A woman reported that a male acquaintance had been making threats toward her after she refused to give him money. During the investigation, officers discovered suspicious circumstances inside the apartment that warranted further investigation into allegations involving the suspicious death of a pet that occurred on 11/7/2026. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

26-010873-3800 BLK Altamira Drive-Theft from a Vehicle – The caller reported to police that at 1030 hours, she exited her residence and found that the glovebox to her vehicle was open, and that a multi-tool along with her makeup bag were missing. No suspect information is available, report on file.

26-010877- 500 BLK South Moore Road – Stolen Vehicle Recovery – A stolen 2012 silver/blue Honda Civic was recovered in the parking lot following an LPR notification. Police have identified a possible suspect and a warrant for Theft will be sought pending a confirmation of the subject’s identity.

No Case #-3400 BLK Shadowlawn Drive-Backup Other Agency – East Ridge PD units responded to the listed address to assist Chattanooga PD units with locating a hit and run suspect. The suspect was not located.

Night Shift November 11: Delta Team

26-010888 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Indecent Exposure/Trespass – An employee repeatedly asked a homeless party to leave the store after he was observed with his buttocks hanging out of his pants. Police encountered the party, who had walked to another business, and identified him. ERPD issued a criminal trespass warning at the request of the general manager. PR – 26-000251

26-010894 – 3700 BLK Fountain Avenue – Unknown 911 – ERPD responded to the apartment complex at this address, attempting to locate what sounded like a child playing on the phone. Dispatch could not narrow the location down to a specific apartment. An Officer checked the area but did not locate any signs of distress.

About Dick Cook

Dick Cook has lived in East Ridge since the Kennedy Administration when his parents bought a house on Marietta Street. Dick graduated from ERHS in 1976 before going on to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he studied Political Science. Dick worked for the Chattanooga Free-Press and the Chattanooga Times Free Press for 22 years. Free-Press Sports Editor Roy Exum plucked him out of production in 1989 and gave him a job as a sports reporter. Dick covered everything from prep sports to the whitewater events on the Ocoee River for the 1996 Olympics. When Chattanooga's two paper's merged, he became the Crime Reporter covering both the Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments. He was among reporters who were honored by the Associated Press for the TFP's coverage of the 2002 fog-shrouded crash on I-75 in Catoosa County, Dick and his wife, Cathy, live on Marlboro Avenue where they are seen frequently chasing around their three grandsons.

Law and Order Nov. 11

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