🌱 Why a chase through Camp Jordan has East Ridge officers filing new warrants.
East Ridge, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readHello East Ridge! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a chase through Camp Jordan has East Ridge officers filing new warrants.
- What East Ridge officers handled on your streets July 23.
- How did your favorite East Ridge spots score on health inspections?
Also on today's calendar: Disney's Frozen - The Musical and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 89, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Law and Order July 23 (eastridgenewsonline.com) — East Ridge readers can review a busy day of police calls, including a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash near Exit 1 and continued through Camp Jordan before the driver was arrested. Officers also handled a mysterious 911 hang-up, recovered a stolen handgun on Ringgold Road, and served several East Ridge warrants at the county jail. 
2. Law and Order July 24 (eastridgenewsonline.com) — East Ridge residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, including a warrant service tied to a local theft charge and a domestic dispute where no primary aggressor was identified. The report, provided by the East Ridge Police Department, highlights calls on Slater Road, Ringgold Road, and Roper Street during July 23 shifts.
3. Inspectors throw out 8 lbs. of unsafe-to-eat queso; employees spotted not washing hands (local3news.com) — Health inspectors recently cited Portofino's in East Ridge for unsafe food storage, an employee drink in the customer ice machine, and other handling issues, giving it a 79. Several East Ridge schools, pools, and restaurants also received updated scores, ranging from 90 at East Ridge Elementary to high marks for local pools and chains residents frequently visit.
4. Police in East Ridge find Alabama child sex abuse suspect sitting in running truck (newschannel9.com) — East Ridge detectives arrested an Alabama man wanted on serious child sex abuse charges after finding him in a running pickup outside a Ringgold Road hotel. Officers also charged a Rossville man with accessory after the fact, crediting Alabama and Rossville authorities for helping track the suspect to East Ridge.
📸 Around East Ridge
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
East Ridge
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
Biloxi Shuckers at Chattanooga Lookouts →
AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley, Chattanooga
7:59 pm
Saturday July 25
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Disney's Frozen - The Musical →
Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St, Chattanooga
2:30 pm -
Karen Collins Presents: An All -White Velvet Chair Experience at The Bessie →
Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum, 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga
6:00 pm -
Spokane Velocity FC at Chattanooga Red Wolves SC →
CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Wy, East Ridge
7:00 pm
Sunday July 26
Saturday August 1
📣 East Ridge Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Autism Field Day →
Washington Hills Community Center, 4628 Oakwood Dr, Chattanooga
9:00 am -
Winged Wisdom: Understanding Birds of Prey — Reflection Riding | Chattanooga nature center, native plant nursery & historic open space →
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga
9:00 am -
Beginner Crochet: Granny Squares →
Maple Street Biscuit Company, 2114 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga
10:00 am -
Ages 6+ Family Fun! Highlander Meadow →
Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr #111, Chattanooga
12:00 pm -
HIGH ON FIRE LIVE AT THE BONEYARD (HEAVY... →
The Boneyard, 26 Station St, Chattanooga
5:00 pm -
BLACKLIGHT PARTY: Galactic Sunflowers →
Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr #111, Chattanooga
6:00 pm -
Nectar Collector w/ Speakeasy →
Songbirds, 206 W Main St, Chattanooga
7:00 pm -
Palm Frond Seascape →
Painting with a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr #111, Chattanooga
7:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
Ok East Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.