
A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man after a Chattooga County deputy reported finding suspected psychedelic mushrooms in his vehicle.

A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man after a Chattooga County deputy reported finding suspected psychedelic mushrooms in his vehicle.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 30, 2026:

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after a deputy discovered he was wanted on three out-of-state warrants.
According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, Brian Taylor Lynn, 47, was spotted shortly after 2:14 AM on September 23 riding a black motorcycle north on Georgia Highway 114 near Raccoon Creek Road without lights.
The deputy followed the motorcycle and initiated a traffic stop in a private driveway near Charlie Street.
During the stop, Lynn provided identification, and a records check showed he had three outstanding warrants — one from Tennessee and two from Cherokee County, Alabama.
The deputy contacted Cherokee County authorities, who confirmed their warrants and advised that they wanted Lynn held for extradition.
Lynn was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 29, 2026:

A 46-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy said he drove away during a traffic stop in Summerville earlier this month.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, September 28, 2026:

A 49-year-old man was arrested on a DUI-drugs charge after a Chattooga County deputy responded to a report of a possible vehicle fire in the Silver Hill Road and Jenkins Gap Road area.

A 44-year-old man was arrested on DUI and child endangerment charges after a Chattooga County deputy stopped a vehicle that had reportedly been the subject of a lookout for a reckless driver.

Two people were arrested on disorderly house charges after a Chattooga County deputy responded to a reported physical domestic dispute on Mountain View Road.

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of shots being fired from a vehicle Friday night on Tate Road in the Trion area.
The incident was reported around 9 p.m. Friday, September 25. Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News that deputies responded to the area and gathered evidence from the scene as part of the investigation.
According to Schrader, there is no indication at this time that anyone was struck by the gunfire, and no victim has been reported.
Investigators have received reports that a vehicle traveled past several residences on Tate Road while shots were being fired.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the area to check doorbell cameras, home security systems and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident. Investigators are particularly interested in anything that may show a suspicious vehicle or other unusual activity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.