Arrest Report – Thursday – February 5, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 5, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 4, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 4, 2026:

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Traffic Stop in Mentone Leads to Arrest in Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Investigation

A traffic stop early Monday morning in Mentone led to the arrest of a California man now accused of operating a sophisticated, multi-state diesel fuel theft scheme. Authorities say that on Monday, February 2nd, at approximately 2:20 AM, a DeKalb County Deputy stopped a U-Haul van traveling eastbound on Highway 117 near East River Road.

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LaFayette Man Sentenced to 65 Years After Conviction on Child Molestation and Privacy Charges

A Walker County jury has convicted Michael Forker, a 74-year-old man from LaFayette, on charges of Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and five counts of Invasion of Privacy. Following the verdict on December 3, 2025, Forker was sentenced by Lookout Mountain Superior Court Chief Judge Brian House to 65 years in prison, with 58 years to be served in the Georgia Department of Corrections.

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Armuchee Man Arrested on Felony Theft by Conversion Warrant

An Armuchee man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with theft by conversion.

According to the warrant, 41-year-old Timothy Jacob Morgan allegedly took a woman’s 2010 Subaru Legacy on June 4 under the promise he would perform mechanic work for $300. The warrant says Morgan was paid a total of $1,143 for parts and services, but by November he stopped responding to the woman’s requests to get her vehicle back.

Authorities say the vehicle was moved from Morgan’s shop to an unknown location sometime between November and January.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 3, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 3, 2026:

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Georgia Brothers Sentenced in Multi-Year Georgia Lottery Fraud Scheme

Two Georgia brothers have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after investigators say they carried out a years-long fraud scheme targeting Georgia Lottery–regulated gaming machines across the state. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Quinton Watts, 27, and Phillip Watts, 31, both of Sparta, defrauded the Georgia Lottery by stealing money from Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAMs) in at least 12 Georgia counties over a three-year period.

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 2, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Sunday – February 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 1, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 31, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 31, 2026:

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