Summerville Man Charged In Armuchee Assault Case

A Summerville man was arrested this week after authorities say he assaulted a 50-year-old woman at the Circle K on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee.

According to reports, 36-year-old Brandon Michael Montgomery of Summerville allegedly attempted to strike the woman’s vehicle with his own vehicle. Authorities say Montgomery is then accused of attempting to confine the victim inside her vehicle.

Reports further state that Montgomery allegedly placed his arms around the victim’s neck in an attempt to strangle her.

Montgomery has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Arrest Report – Monday – June 1, 2026

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

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Summerville Woman Charged Following Domestic Disturbance Call

A Summerville woman was charged with disorderly conduct following a domestic disturbance investigation on Fourth Street, according to the Summerville Police Department.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – May 31, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Saturday – May 30, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 30, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Friday – May 30, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 29, 2026:

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

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.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – May 28, 2026

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

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

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.