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A Summerville woman was cited for public intoxication after police responded to reports of suspicious behavior near the intersection of Kirby Street and Bellah Avenue.
According to a citation issued by the Summerville Police Department, officers encountered Adrianna Nicole Jones, 30, of Summerville, at approximately 2:20 a.m. on July 14.
The citation states officers observed Jones in the area of Kirby Street and Bellah Avenue after reports that she had been looking into and through the windows of vehicles. A witness reportedly told police Jones was staggering and “didn’t appear normal.”
According to the officer’s narrative, Jones admitted she had consumed approximately half a bottle of wine. The report further states that officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her person and observed that she was unsteady on her feet.
Jones was issued a citation for Public Intoxication under Summerville City Ordinance 38-140. She is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on Sept. 15 at 5:00 p.m.
As with all criminal charges and citations, the allegations contained in the citation are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 15, 2026:
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A Summerville man reported that his vehicle was intentionally damaged while it was parked outside his apartment, according to a report from the Summerville Police Department.
Police responded to 50 Saratoga Way, Apartment A20, at approximately 8:19 p.m. on June 29 after Garry Lovingood, 63, requested to file a report about his vehicle being keyed.
According to the incident report, Lovingood told Officer J. Pledger he discovered the damage after returning from out of town and believes it occurred while his 2011 white Nissan Murano was parked in the apartment complex parking lot. He said he did not know who may have been responsible and declined to identify any possible suspects because he was uncertain.
Officer Pledger documented the damage, photographed the vehicle, and noted in the report that the scratch appeared to be fresh. Police also advised Lovingood that officers would conduct extra patrols in the area.
The incident was documented as non-criminal damage to a vehicle, and no suspects have been identified.
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 13, 2026: