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August 31, 2026

What Sentence Could Deoveon Price Face After Acquittal On Murder Charges?

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A Chattooga County man who was acquitted of murder last week in the shooting death of Christopher “DJ” Chapman could still face a substantial prison sentence after the jury convicted him on two lesser charges.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pizza Orders Lead Summerville Police To Fraud And Marijuana Arrest

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A Summerville Police Department investigation into alleged financial transaction card fraud led officers to a residence where they also discovered marijuana, according to an incident report provided to WZQZ News.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jury Finds Deoveon Price Not Guilty Of Murder In Oak Street Shooting Death

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A Chattooga County jury has found Deoveon LaWayne Price not guilty of murder in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 27-year-old Christopher “DJ” Chapman, but jurors convicted Price on two other charges.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Harassment Charge

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A Trion man was arrested earlier this month in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, according to jail and arrest records.

Derrick Hogue, 31, of Trion, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on August 18. Records show Hogue was booked at approximately 8:33 PM.

Hogue was reportedly charged with harassment.

Available online booking information does not provide details concerning the circumstances that led to the harassment charge.

Records indicate Hogue was subsequently released from custody on August 20.

The arrest occurred in Cherokee County, Alabama, which borders Chattooga County to the west.

An arrest is based on probable cause, and Hogue is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 29, 2026

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

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Being Found On Oak Street

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A vehicle reported stolen from a Summerville residence was later recovered on Oak Street, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Connecticut Man Jailed In Floyd County On Grooming And Threat Charges

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A Connecticut man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Thursday on charges involving alleged online contact with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

According to arrest warrants, 29-year-old Gabriel Reno Lorenzo Grant of Norwich, Connecticut, is charged with grooming a minor, obscene internet contact with a child, and terroristic threats and acts.

The warrants allege that Grant sent text messages between June 8 and June 11 to an individual he believed was a 14-year-old female. Investigators say the messages were intended to prepare, persuade or coerce the juvenile into a sexual offense.

The warrants further allege that Grant discussed various sexual acts during the messages and later made threats to blind, rape and murder the individual.

Grant was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Thursday. The charges are allegations, and Grant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 27, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 27, 2026:

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Indicted On Child Molestation And Assault Charges

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A Summerville man is facing multiple felony charges involving allegations that he molested one child and physically assaulted two other children.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Murder Trial Underway In Chattooga County Superior Court

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A murder trial is taking place this week in Chattooga County Superior Court involving the June 2025 shooting death of 27-year-old Christopher “DJ” Chapman.