Summerville Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Police Officer

A Summerville man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in which he admitted striking a Summerville Police officer in the face.

According to Chattooga County Superior Court records, John Howard Trammel, of 19 Church Street in Summerville, pleaded guilty to obstruction of an officer and simple assault.

Trammel was indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury on August 11 and entered his guilty plea just two days later, on August 13, before Superior Court Judge Melissa Hise.

Judge Hise sentenced Trammel to three years of probation and ordered him to pay a $1,716 fine. He was also ordered to avoid alcohol and illegal drugs, submit to random drug testing and treatment, and complete 40 hours of community service.

Court records state that Trammel admitted to striking Summerville Police Officer Joshua Mitchell in the face during a call on May 8.

Records also state that Trammel damaged property belonging to Kaileigh Painter during the same incident, including breaking an air conditioner and a window.

The guilty plea resolved the charges against Trammel in Chattooga County Superior Court.

Arrest Report – Monday – August 24, 2026

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Armuchee Woman Charged With Aggravated Cruelty To Animals

An Armuchee woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated cruelty to animals after authorities say she admitted beating her small dog to death with a sledgehammer.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – August 23, 2026

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Chattooga County EMA/E-911 Announces Logan’s List To Help First Responders Assist Residents With Special Needs

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Trion Man Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rome

A Trion man was arrested Tuesday in Rome after authorities say he attempted to dispose of suspected methamphetamine.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 61-year-old Anthony Guy Brown Sr. was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.

Jail records state that Brown allegedly attempted to dispose of a bag containing suspected methamphetamine at a location on Woodbine Avenue in Rome.

Authorities also searched a vehicle and reportedly discovered what appeared to be a pipe used for methamphetamine.

Brown was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Floyd County Jail on the drug-related charges.

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 20, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 19, 2026

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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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Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 18, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 18, 2026:

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