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May 29, 2026

Missing Elderly Couple Found Safe After Cherokee County Deputies Use License Plate Camera System

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An elderly couple suffering from dementia was located safely after family members contacted the Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office to report them missing earlier this week.

May 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – May 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 28, 2026:

May 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Couple Charged With Child Trafficking, Rape, And Aggravated Sodomy

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A Walker County couple is facing multiple serious felony charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse and trafficking.

According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began May 15 after deputies received a tip concerning possible abuse involving a child.

Investigators later obtained warrants charging 60-year-old David Rutherford and 43-year-old Heather Rutherford, both of Flintstone, with trafficking, rape, and aggravated sodomy.

Deputies executed a search warrant May 22 at a residence on Nancy Lane in Flintstone as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities say the couple had already been taken into custody in Rhea County, Tennessee before the search warrant was carried out.

Officials stated the arrests were made without incident and involved coordination between the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation remains ongoing.

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – May 27, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 27, 2026:

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – May 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, May 26, 2026:

May 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – May 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 25, 2026:

May 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested On DUI Charge In Rome

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A Summerville man was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol over the weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 34-year-old Kevante Lamar Baldwin of Turner Street in Summerville was taken into custody Saturday following a traffic stop in the area of North Second Avenue and West Third Street in Rome.

Arrest reports indicate Baldwin was charged with DUI after authorities determined he was over the legal limit for alcohol.

Baldwin was later released from custody after posting bond.

May 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – March 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 24, 2026:

May 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bethlehem, Georgia Man Arrested In Rome On Obscene Internet Contact Charges

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A 54-year-old Bethlehem, Georgia man was arrested in Rome after investigators say he sent obscene photos and messages to an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old female.

According to reports, Kenneth Stephens Ray allegedly communicated with the undercover officer by text message on April 28 and April 29, 2026, believing he was speaking with a minor. Authorities say the messages included obscene images and sexually explicit comments.

Ray is charged with two counts of furnishing obscene materials to a minor and one count of obscene internet contact with a minor.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 23, 2026: