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June 5, 2026

Summerville Man Charged With DUI Following Traffic Stop

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A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Summerville Police Department.

According to citations provided to WZQZ, Antonio Francisco Tomas, 37, of Summerville, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to Maintain Lane.

The citations indicate the incident occurred on Sixth Avenue within the city limits of Summerville. The reporting officer noted that Tomas was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was considered less safe to drive. The citation states that a breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.

A separate citation alleges that Tomas failed to maintain a single lane of travel and was involved in a vehicle accident while impaired.

The case is scheduled to be heard in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date.

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Troopers Report Deadly 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people were killed on Georgia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period.

The 78-hour reporting period ran from 6 PM Friday, May 22, through midnight Monday, May 25. During that time, officials reported 298 traffic crashes statewide, with more than 150 injuries.

Law enforcement officers also made 329 DUI arrests and issued 708 distracted driving citations, along with 911 seatbelt citations. Officials say 31 crashes involved impaired drivers.

The 2026 fatality count was double the number reported during the same holiday period in 2025, when six people were killed on Georgia roads.

One of the fatal crashes was reported Sunday morning in Northwest Georgia’s Troop A region and claimed the life of a 24-year-old.

Public safety officials continue urging drivers to slow down, buckle up, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence.

May 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Traffic Stop and DUI Investigation

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The Summerville Police Department arrested a driver Saturday night following a traffic stop that led to a DUI investigation.

May 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Menlo Man Arrested On DUI And Traffic Charges Following Traffic Stop

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A Menlo man was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop on Highway 337, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

May 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested For DUI Following Traffic Stop In Chattooga County

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested on DUI charges following a late-night traffic stop on April 29, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

May 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested For DUI After Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A Summerville man was arrested on DUI charges following a traffic stop according to a report released this week from the Summerville Police Department.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Tests Reveal Hundreds Of Georgia DUI Suspects Were Actually Sober

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A new investigation is raising serious concerns about DUI arrests across Georgia, revealing that hundreds of people charged with driving under the influence were later found to be completely sober.

April 9, 2026

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Summerville Man Jailed In Rome Following DUI Traffic Stop

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A Summerville man was arrested and jailed in Rome following a traffic stop at the intersection of Georgia 140 and Floyd Springs Road, according to reports from law enforcement.

Authorities identified the man as Jason Matthew Reece, 31, of Summerville. Officers said the stop was initiated after they observed Reece failing to maintain his lane of travel, prompting them to pull the vehicle over.

During the investigation, officers determined that Reece was allegedly driving under the influence of methadone and alcohol.

As a result of the stop, Reece was taken into custody and charged with DUI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane.

March 26, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville Man Arrested After Crash and DUI Investigation

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A Summerville man was arrested following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, March 18, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

March 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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