Limited access is also expected to continue in the city of Ringgold. Only residents, business owners, and people with legitimate business in the city are being allowed in and are urged to use extreme caution in the impact areas.

“We’re still working with the gas and power companies to get things taken care of,” said Ringgold police chief Dan Bilbrey. “There still numerous hazard areas and large amounts of debris in various places within the city.”

The city will also continue a 9 p.m. curfew until further notice, which the Ringgold Police Department and the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department will work together to enforce.

According to Bilbrey, there have been a total of eight arrests made within the city over the course of the past 24 hours.

“There were several calls received regarding looting taking place in the city,” Bilbrey said. “Six were arrested at the BP gas station at Ga. 151 and I-75, while two arrests were made at Ringgold Middle School.”

Walker County Messenger