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

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

A recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling could have implications for property owners and law enforcement agencies across the state, including here in Northwest Georgia, by rejecting the idea that the state is automatically protected from compensation claims whenever private property is damaged during police activity.

A Chattooga County man was arrested after authorities say he sent threatening text messages to his mother and brother during a domestic dispute earlier this month.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 17, 2026:

A 55-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported observing a vehicle being driven erratically on Trion Teloga Road.

A 49-year-old Trion man was arrested following a reported domestic dispute on Back Penn Road last week.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 16, 2026:

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.

An Armuchee woman was arrested over the weekend following an alleged incident involving a minor family member.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 52-year-old Patricia Katherine Gonzalez was arrested at her residence on Tency Lane and charged with first-degree cruelty to children and simple battery.
Authorities allege Gonzalez grabbed the minor by the hair and pulled her down by it.
Jail records also state that Gonzalez grabbed the victim by the arm, leaving a visible red mark.
Gonzalez was taken into custody on the two charges.

A former Berry College student was found dead on the college campus Tuesday afternoon following a search that brought a large law enforcement presence to the area.
According to information provided to WZQZ News, the victim was a former Berry student who attended the college more than 10 years ago and was visiting the campus Tuesday.
The Floyd County Police Department SWAT Team was conducting training in the area when officers received the call concerning the missing person at around noon Tuesday.
Officers began searching for the individual and located the victim at approximately 2 PM. The victim was found with what authorities described as a self-inflicted wound.
The incident explains the significant law enforcement presence reported at Berry College during the afternoon.
The victim’s identity has not been released.