Arrest Report – Friday – April 1, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 1, 2022:

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Increased Reports Of Drugs Mixed With Fentanyl

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of the state over the past month.

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Health Inspection Scores – Last Half Of March

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Here is the latest round of health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of March 2022:

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Summerville Police Arrest Woman For Screaming

Summerville Police were called to a domestic dispute on Highway 48 on Monday.  Police arrested twenty-six-year-old Kristen Williams after they say she refused to stop screaming.  Police say that after speaking with Williams she went back inside a residence and continued to scream and curse at the occupants of the house.  Williams was charged with disorderly conduct and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

Summerville Spring Market Coming Up Tomorrow

Summerville Main Street is proud to host the 6th Annual Spring Market in Summerville’s J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on Saturday, April 2. Market hours are 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. with over 60 vendors onsite.

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Center Woman Breaks Into Home With An Axe

Floyd County Police say a Centre, Alabama woman used an ax to smash her way into a residence on Fosters Mill Road in Cave Spring.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested In Floyd County On Theft Charges

A Summerville man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday, charged with a single count of felony theft by taking and two misdemeanor counts of theft by taking.
According to the arrest warrants, 25-year old Javan Levi Cox took catalytic converters from vehicles on Martha Berry Highway, Selman Road, and Lindsey Road in the Armuchee area.
The alleged thefts occurred on February 22.

Insurance Commissioner Statement On Summerville Arson

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Thursday that Jimmy M. Gowan, 19, was arrested in connection with a Chattooga County fire. The suspect is being charged with Arson in the 1st Degree, Burglary, and Criminal Damage in the 2nd Degree.

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Easter Services At Horizon

A Holy Week candlelight Tenebrae Service will be presented at Horizon Baptist Fellowship on Sunday, April 10, at 6:00 PM. The service will feature the adult choir’s presentation of “Who Is Jesus?”. This musical will carry you through the entire life of Christ and culminates with the crucifixion story.

Also, on Easter Sunday, April 17, at 11:00 AM, the children and youth of Horizon will present the musical “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.”

The pastor and congregation invite the public to attend both of these special worship services. The church is located at 1216 Highway 114 in Summerville.

Commissioner Releases Bid Request For EMS

Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry released a bid request for EMS service for the county on Thursday.

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