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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Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute At Summerville Library

A woman was arrested following a reported domestic dispute outside the Chattooga County Library in Summerville on Saturday evening.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer was dispatched to the library at 360 Farrar Drive at approximately 7:59 PM on Saturday, August 29.

Police said Tyler Willingham told the responding officer that he and his girlfriend, Cynthia Hogue, had gotten into a verbal argument because she was accusing him of cheating and hugging another girl.

According to the report, Willingham said the argument became physical when Hogue allegedly kicked him in the chin, struck him open-handed on the right side of his face and then struck him again in the back of the head.

The report states that Willingham left the scene and walked to the fair.

Willingham later complained that his head was hurting, and EMS was called. Police reported observing visible redness on the right side of his face where he said he had been struck. He was transported to Chattooga ER.

Police later located Cynthia Hogue on Highland Avenue, where she was taken into custody and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

The incident was documented by the Summerville Police Department as a domestic dispute.

Summerville Woman Reports Motorcycle Not Returned

A Summerville woman contacted police after she said a motorcycle she allowed another person to use was not returned.

According to a Summerville Police Department report, 36-year-old Brittany Money of Kelly Street reported the incident to police. The case was documented as a miscellaneous, non-criminal report.

Money told police she had allowed another individual to use the motorcycle, but it had not been returned as expected. According to the narrative on page two of the police report, when contact was made concerning the motorcycle, the person reportedly refused to return it and said the situation would be a “police matter.”

The report states that the motorcycle was last known to be at Kawasaki of Rome.

At the time the report was filed, Summerville Police classified the matter as a miscellaneous report rather than a criminal offense. The report does not indicate that an arrest had been made or that criminal charges had been filed.

Summerville Man Charged Following Domestic Assault Investigation

A Summerville man was arrested following a reported domestic assault on Scoggins Street on August 14.

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Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street

Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.

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Summerville Police Charge Driver With DUI Following Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Commerce Street led to a DUI charge early Friday morning, according to the Summerville Police Department.

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Postal Carrier Bitten By Dog While Delivering Mail In Summerville

A United States Postal Service employee was bitten by a dog while delivering mail at a Summerville residence last week, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.

Officer Joshua Mitchell reported that he met with complainant Ethan York at the United States Postal Service on August 11 following the incident.

According to the report, York said he was delivering mail at a residence on Hinton Street when he approached the front door. As he reached the residence, a dog inside the home began barking.

York told police that the homeowner opened the front door to allow her dog outside. The report states that the dog ran toward York and bit him on the inside of his right leg, behind his right knee.

Police photographed the injury and provided York with information concerning the dog.

The Summerville Police Department report states that the dog was reported to be current on all required vaccinations through Summerville Veterinary Hospital.

No additional injuries or charges were listed in the incident narrative.