Man Goes To Jail Without Pants

A Summerville man who reportedly went t to jail without his pants on Thursday has been charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of officers.
 
Chattooga County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the Spring Creek Road home of Phil Whitton in reference to a domestic dispute. Officers reportedly found Whitton in bed, awake, but Whitton told them he was trying to go to sleep.
 
Whitton reportedly told officers he had consumed liquor and kept putting his hands under the sheets even though officers told him to keep his hands visible. Whitton reportedly was uncoperative and screamed profanity at the officers. He also refused to put on his pants and shoes before being transported to the Chattooga County Jail, according to the report. He also is alleged to have kicked and screamed profanity at officers during the entire trip from his home to the jail, according to the report. 

Summerville Man Injured When Tractor Overturns

A Summerville man was injured in a tractor accident on Tuesday and two local men possibly saved his life.
According to the Chattooga County Sheriff's Department report, units were dispatched just before 1 p.m. Tuesday when they received a call that an elderly man was pinned underneath a tractor at a Dry Creek Road address. When they arrived, 77-year-old James H. Duke was beign treated by first responders and Redmond EMS. Duke's neighbor Gary Ward, and another man, Billy Smith were next door working when they heard Duke's cries for help. The two were able to lift the tractor off Duke with a front end loader Duke was taken to a nearby hospital by Redmond EMS. There is no word on his condition. 

February 8 Arrest Report

Listed on the February 8 Arrest Report at the Chattooga County Jail are:

Michael Van Causey, Rome — No Charges Listed

James Lee Cundiff, Trion — Drugs to be kept in original container; VGCSA/ Possession of schedule 3 drugs; VGCSA/ Possession of schedule 4 drugs; Pedestrian under the influence of alcohol/ drugs

Justin Cody Higgins, Rome — No Charges Listed

Steven Keith Holbrook, Trion — Parole Violation

Melanie Jennille Pratt, Rome — No Charges Listed

Anthony Lee Sisson, Rome — VGCSA/ Possession of methamphetamine

Brice Restan Ware, Summerville — No Charges Listed

Lola Odessa Payne, Summerville — Pedestrian under the influence of alcohol/ drugs

Phil Stephen Whitton, Summerville — Disorderly conduct; Willful obstruction of law enforcement officers 

 

Rifle, Other Items Stolen

A Colt Lane, Summerville man reported that a rifle and other items were stolen from his home on Tuesday. According to the Sheriff's Department report, Bobby Wayne Slayton said when he arrived home from work he found that someone had "busted open" his back door. Taken was a 22 caliber rifle, $40 in change, medication and food. The case has been turned over to investigators.

Woman Charged With Fleeing

A Trion woman faces several traffic charges after fleeing from Chattooga County Sheriff's Department deputies on January 3. According to the report, a deputy tried to make a traffic stop on Halls Valley Drive just before the Walker County line. The vehicle reportedly picked up speed as it entered Walker County. Deputy Caine Railey reported that he chased the vehicle into Walker County as it turned left onto Halls Valley Drive and then back into Chattooga County into a driveway on Simmons Flat Road. The driver, Vanessa Brown reportedly ran into the residence with her two children, ages 5 and 8. According to the report, Brown's vehicle stuck a truck as it came to a stop in the driveway. Brown reportedly told Railey she fled because her tax was expired and she had a limited driving permit. Brown was charged with fleeing/ attempting to elude officers, driving with a limited driving permit; and having an expired tag. 

Walker Animal Shelter Reopened Wednesday

Walker County's Animal shelter reopened Wednesday after a two week closure for a Parvo quarantine. The reopening was allowed after no new cases of Parvo were found in the dog population at the  shelter. Inspectors from the state were called in and found sanltation practices at the shelter to be adequate. The problem reportedly started with an infected animal was brought into the shelter and the highly contagious virus spread quickly. Shelter employees have sanitized the shelter during the quarantine period. The Walker County Shelter is located on Marbletop Road. 

 

 

Summerville Man Racks Up 26 Charges

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Mullis Releases Statement On Hays

Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) has issues a release regarding the recent developments at Hays State Prison in Pennville.

“The events that have transpired at Hays State Prison are tragic for the Trion community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and individuals whose lives were affected by these unfortunate events.  While the appointment of a new warden is a step in the right direction, it is not and should not be the final solution. Before we can engage in open and honest conversations about how Hays State Prison moves forward, we must let state officials conduct a thorough investigation that analyzes all current security procedures and protocols. I will continue to monitor the issue at Hays State Prison and be involved in the solution process with the Department of Corrections.”

 

Freedom From Religion Taking On Catoosa County School

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is back in the local news. This time taking on Lakeview Middle School in Catoosa County. The complaint alleges that a sixth grade teacher at the school is "witnessing" to students by singing Christian songs to students. They've asked the school system to conduct an investigation.

Last fall, the organization cited Ridgelend High School's football program and it coach, Mark Mariakis. Team prayers have since been exclusively student led. Replies from Walker County's School Superintendent apparently satisfied the group, as they have launched no more complaints against Ridgeland.  

 

 

Trion First In Bowling Competition

Trion High School won 1st place at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl region competition last weekend. They competed at Chestatee Middle School in Gainesville, Georgia against ten other high schools. Winning the region championship advances the team to the district competition.