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ERPD Arrests July 7-12
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 7-12. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Hamilton County court program offers alternative to jail for those with mental illness
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Sometimes those struggling with mental health end up in the criminal justice system. But, a new program could create an alternative to jail time. Some judges in Hamilton County say punishment isn’t always the answer when it comes to prosecuting a non-violent criminal. "So...
Former Chattanooga Police Chief Does Not Appear For Criminal Arraignment
Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy did not appear for her first scheduled court date Friday morning after being indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury. The appearance was waived for her, though two defense attorneys and two prosecutors were present in the courtroom of Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson.
90-year-old Hamilton County man skydives to celebrate his birthday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Chuck Chamberlin, a 90-year-old Hixson resident, knows how to celebrate a big birthday in a big way. He completed his third skydiving jump to celebrate his birthday. "A long time ago, in high school, there was a guy that was taking people up for $10...
Guatemalan immigrant pleads guilty to Chattanooga man's 2018 hit & run death, is sentenced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nancy Rackley didn't know it at the time, but the last time she saw her husband alive was when the two had a fight. When this happened, Nancy said Donald liked to go for walks to clear his head. Donald Rackley was walking along Norcross Road...
Hamilton County commissioner filed more than $27K in questionable expenses
By Jon Styf The Center Square A Hamilton County Commissioner received more than $27,000 in questionable reimbursements for a satellite office and other expenses, according to a new investigation from the Tennessee Comptroller’s office. The report did not name the commissioner because charges were not filed, but it detailed $15,500 in rent reimbursement for the […] The post Hamilton County commissioner filed more than $27K in questionable expenses appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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