East Ridge Police arrest man found covered in blood

UPDATE (12/20/2024):  The suspect in the East Ridge assault has been identified.

Caleb Disterdick is currently in custody and has been charged with criminal homicide.

The victim was identified as Jason “Chris” Disterdick, the suspect’s father.

No other information has been released.

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Thursday evening, East Ridge Police was dispatched to the 1400 block of Greenslake Road for a potential assault.

Upon arrival, police located a male at the front of the house, covered in blood but with no apparent injury. He was immediately detained.

Officers then found a deceased victim in the home.

Suspect 26-year-old Caleb Disterdick was taken for medial clearance and has charges pending.

Police say there is no danger to the public as this seems to be an isolated incident.

There is no further information available currently.