Woman Arrested For Criminal Trespass At Menlo Handy Mart

A Chattooga County woman was arrested following a trespassing incident at the Menlo Handy Mart on Highway 48.

According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the convenience store on April 3 after reports of a female subject on the property who had previously been warned not to return.

The suspect was identified as Kimberly Joyce Basham. Authorities say Basham had been trespassed from the business in the past but returned again, prompting the call to law enforcement.

Deputies made contact with Basham at the scene and took her into custody without incident. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail and charged with criminal trespass.

6-Year-Old Shot Wednesday Afternoon in Rome Housing Area

Rome Police are investigating after a 6-year-old child was shot Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, near the intersection of East 13th Street and Crane Street in the John Graham Homes area.

According to Rome Police, officers responded shortly after 3:08 p.m. to reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a 6-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg. The child was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

Investigators say preliminary information indicates the child was not the intended target. Police believe the shots were fired from a moving vehicle.

The case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Rome Police are asking anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed anything in the area to call 9-1-1 immediately, noting that even the smallest detail could be critical.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – April 8, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 8, 2026:

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More Details Released In Fatal Rossville Shooting That Claimed Trion Man’s Life

We now have more details about a Trion man who was shot and killed Friday night at a worksite in Rossville.

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Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest In Gore

A routine traffic stop in Gore led to an arrest after a driver was found to be using a false identity and driving on a suspended license.

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Summerville Woman Arrested After Providing False Name, Resisting Officers

A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at a residence on Milton Circle, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

Officers say 28-year-old Jodeci Elizabeth Kayl Walker was taken into custody on March 20 after initially giving a false name to law enforcement. The report states Walker identified herself as “Jasmine Ortiz,” but officers recognized her from prior encounters.

According to the report, when officers attempted to question her further, Walker tried to leave the scene and ignored commands to stop. Authorities say she then ran from officers before being detained. During the arrest, Walker reportedly resisted, leading officers to place her on the ground before securing her in handcuffs.

Walker is charged with giving false information to a law enforcement officer and obstruction of officers. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

Two Arrested After Altercation and Drug Discovery in Chattooga County

Two individuals were arrested following an altercation that led to the discovery of illegal drugs earlier this week in Chattooga County.

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Chattooga County Woman Arrested on Drug and DUI Charges in Floyd County

A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop in neighboring Floyd County.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – March 19, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 19, 2026:

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Summerville Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Escalates to Multiple Charges

A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that escalated into violence and resistance against law enforcement, according to a Summerville Police Department report.

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