East Ridge Police Make Multiple Arrests in Early April

Charges include assault, firearm possession, and DUI

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:05am

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the East Ridge Police Department made several arrests from April 1-5, with charges ranging from assault and firearm possession to DUI and disorderly conduct.

Why it matters

These arrests highlight the ongoing public safety concerns in the East Ridge community, with incidents involving violence, weapons, and impaired driving. The data provides insight into the types of crimes local law enforcement is working to address.

The details

The arrests include Darryl Lamont Putman for violation of a court order, Almir Dizdarevic for two counts of aggravated assault, Terry Key Fleming for unlawful firearm possession and probation violation, Bobby Dwayne Lawrence for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and assault, and Simon Rancisco-Juarez for DUI, open container, and other traffic violations.

  • The arrests took place from April 1-5, 2026.
  • The specific dates of each arrest are listed in the original report.

The players

Darryl Lamont Putman

A 28-year-old resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, arrested by East Ridge police for violation of a court order.

Almir Dizdarevic

A 46-year-old East Ridge resident arrested for two counts of aggravated assault.

Terry Key Fleming

A 26-year-old Chattanooga resident arrested for unlawful firearm possession and probation violation.

Bobby Dwayne Lawrence

A 50-year-old East Brainerd resident arrested for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and assault.

Simon Rancisco-Juarez

A 26-year-old East Ridge resident arrested for DUI, open container, and other traffic violations.

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The takeaway

These arrests demonstrate the ongoing challenges East Ridge law enforcement faces in addressing issues like assault, illegal weapons, impaired driving, and other public safety concerns within the community.