OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 22, 2021) – The Oak Ridge Police Department and ASAP of Anderson are teaming up to hold a drug take-back event on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Oak Ridge Police Department parking lot at 200 …
Read More »Oak Ridge Police Department promotes “Slow Down Tennessee” to reduce speeding-related crashes
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 15, 2021) – The City of Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee”. From April 16 to April 30, Oak Ridge Police will increase education, awareness, and enforcement efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, …
Read More »Joint human trafficking operation results in multiple arrests
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 26, 2021) – A proactive two-day undercover operation by the Oak Ridge Police Department, Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and the 7th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the …
Read More »Oak Ridge man arrested in convenience store robbery
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Monday, Jan. 4, 2021) – An Oak Ridge man was arrested late Sunday night accused in an armed robbery at J & C Market on East Tennessee Avenue. Tyrone N. Partridge, 43, reportedly displayed a handgun and demanded the contents of the register at the market at …
Read More »TN Drivers Can Now Submit Emergency Contact Information To Help First Responders During Emergencies
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2020) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is urging the public to take advantage of a new option provided by Tennessee Driver Services that helps first responders during emergencies. Tennessee driver’s license or identification card holders can now submit emergency contact information for first responders …
Read More »ORPD INCREASES SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT DURING NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR TICKET” MOBILIZATION
OAK RIDGE, TENN. – As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, Oak Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” From Nov. 16 – 29, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt …
Read More »Temporary road closure on Oct. 31 for ‘Halloween House’
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) – A temporary road closure is planned along part of Nebraska Avenue for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 12 a.m. The closure is necessary to create a safer environment for drivers and pedestrians expected to visit the annual …
Read More »City and Police Department Organize ‘Toys for Tots’ Collection
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2020) – The City of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Police Department are taking donations for the non-profit Toys for Tots Foundation this holiday season. All donated toys will be collected by volunteers and distributed to local families in need this December. Residents interested …
Read More »What are the on-street parking rules in the City of Oak Ridge?
Some people park on City of Oak Ridge streets every day, while others may utilize on-street parking when visiting a friend, shopping, or at a restaurant. It’s no secret that some neighborhoods are lined with vehicles on any given day and while on-street parking is necessary and encouraged, we want …
Read More »ORPD, FBI searching for suspect in Oak Ridge Turnpike bank robbery
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2020) – Investigators are searching for a suspect accused of robbing One Bank located at 1298 Oak Ridge Turnpike Friday morning. The Oak Ridge Police Department (ORPD) received a silent alarm to the bank at around 8:35 a.m. which was immediately followed by a call …
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