Man Arrested After Report Of Cursing At People Along Summerville Street

A man was arrested for public intoxication after Summerville Police responded to a report of a man allegedly cursing at people while walking along a city street.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer Ibzan Ramirez was dispatched to 215 State Street on September 9. When the officer arrived, he reported seeing a man walking on State Street toward Hawkins Drive.

Police identified the man as Fernando Powell. According to the report, Powell gave unclear answers when asked what was going on and said he was walking to his aunt’s residence.

The officer reported detecting an odor of alcohol coming from Powell’s breath and said Powell had bloodshot and watery eyes, a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Police also reported that he was unsteady while standing and walking.

A consent search reportedly found only a black cell phone and green lighter.

The officer determined that Powell was allegedly under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was unable to safely care for himself in a public place.

Powell was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

Man Arrested After Reported Disturbance At Spearmint Trail Residence

A man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a reported disturbance at a residence on Spearmint Trail earlier this month.

According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched to 22 Spearmint Trail at approximately 12:15 PM on September 5 in reference to a man reportedly refusing to leave the residence.

Police said they encountered a man later identified as Trevor Wagner near the intersection of Scoggins Street and Spearmint Trail. According to the report, Wagner was carrying and drinking from a large container when the officer attempted to speak with him.

The officer reported that Wagner initially refused commands to stop and continued walking away before eventually stopping. Police said Wagner appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol.

According to the report, Wagner told the officer he had been at the residence with friends and had used marijuana. The complainant, John Smith, told police that Wagner had come to the residence from Jason Mitchell’s home and that he had given Wagner some food and allowed him to use his phone to call his mother.

The report states that Wagner then became involved in an argument with his mother over the phone. Smith told police he instructed Wagner to leave, but Wagner allegedly became irate and refused.

Police said Wagner was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

Man Arrested After Being Found In Underwear On Halls Valley Road Property

A 30-year-old man was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person on private property earlier this month.

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Summerville Police Arrest Man Following Raymond Street Disturbance

A man was arrested following a reported disturbance at a Raymond Street residence in Summerville.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, officers were dispatched to 110 Raymond Street at approximately 11:35 PM on Monday, August 31.

The complainant told police that she and a man identified in the report as Jordan had been arguing over rent. She said the argument began inside her grandson’s room, where Jordan was allegedly screaming and tearing the room apart.

The complainant told officers she believed Jordan would damage property inside the home and showed police holes in the bedroom walls that she said he had previously made.

She also told officers she was afraid to go outside because Jordan had run from the residence after she called 911 and was hiding in a wooded area behind the home.

Officers located Jordan in the wooded area behind the residence, where police said he appeared to be hiding.

According to the report, the complainant appeared upset and frightened, and officers determined there was probable cause to believe Jordan had acted in a tumultuous manner that caused her to fear for her safety and property.

Jordan was taken into custody and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident. He was issued a citation for city ordinance disorderly conduct.

Vehicle Damages Mailbox On Bellah Avenue In Summerville

Summerville Police responded to a report of property damage after a vehicle apparently struck a mailbox on Bellah Avenue over the weekend.

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Vehicle Reported Stolen From Summerville Residence

Summerville Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle that was reported missing from a residence early Sunday morning.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer J. Pledger was dispatched at approximately 9:34 AM on Sunday, September 6, after Connie Bramlett reported that her vehicle had been stolen.

Bramlett told police she discovered the vehicle missing when she attempted to leave her residence that morning. She said a neighbor had last seen the vehicle at approximately 4 AM.

Police described the stolen vehicle as a black Ford EcoSport Titanium with dings in various areas. Bramlett told officers she was unsure whether the vehicle was locked when it was taken.

According to the report, officers spoke with neighbors and determined the vehicle was still outside the residence at approximately 4 AM. A neighbor reported hearing a vehicle with no muffler at around 5:30 AM, leading police to believe the Ford was taken sometime between 4 and 5:30 AM.

Police checked the vehicle identification number and obtained the vehicle’s tag information. A BOLO — Be On the Lookout — was issued to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Trion City Police Department and surrounding counties.

The officer later attempted to locate the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The vehicle information was entered into GCIC.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Woman Reports Purse Missing After Vehicle Was Parked On Bellah Avenue

A Summerville woman reported a missing purse to the Summerville Police Department after discovering it was no longer in her vehicle.

According to an incident report, Brandy Leigh Arnold told police that while her vehicle was parked on the side of the road on Bellah Avenue near Espy Street, her purse was removed from the vehicle.

Arnold said she had been away from the vehicle from approximately 8:30 AM until 2:26 PM on September 2.

The missing purse was described as baby blue with stiff handles. Inside was a brown wallet with “L” symbols on it containing Arnold’s driver’s license, credit cards and Social Security card.

The incident was documented by the Summerville Police Department as lost/missing property.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 2, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 2, 2026:

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Woman Arrested After Returning To Summerville Residence Despite Trespass Warning

A 47-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she returned to a Summerville residence where she had previously been warned not to return.

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Summerville Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute Involving Knife

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A Summerville man was arrested following a domestic dispute on Ralph Chamblee Drive earlier this month that allegedly involved threats with a knife.

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