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April 23, 2026

Domestic Dispute Reported In Summerville Under Investigation

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A domestic dispute reported in Summerville earlier this month remains under investigation by local authorities.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Passenger In 2025 Hays Prison Chase Arrested In Chattooga County Over The Weekend

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A man authorities say was the passenger in the vehicle involved in last year’s drug-drop attempt near Hays State Prison and the resulting crash that seriously injured a Chattooga County woman was arrested in Chattooga County over the weekend.

April 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – April 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, April 20, 2026:

April 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sex Crime Charges Among Latest Chattooga County Indictments

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Sex crime charges are among the latest indictments returned by a Chattooga County grand jury, with two Summerville men named in the cases.

According to the indictment report, Ayden Matthew Ard, of 271 Scoggins Street in Summerville, was indicted on charges of statutory rape and sodomy. Court records cited in the report state the alleged victim is between 13 and 16 years old and younger than the accused. Also indicted was Michael Lamar Battles, of 702 Scoggins Street in Summerville, on charges of child molestation and grooming of a minor.

The indictments are part of the latest group of felony cases returned in Chattooga County. An indictment is a formal accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Shoplifting Arrest Made Following Incident at Trion Walmart

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A woman was arrested earlier this month following a shoplifting incident at the Walmart in Trion.

According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the store on April 10th after reports of a suspected shoplifter attempting to leave with unpaid merchandise.

Upon arrival, deputies identified the suspect as Alexis Louise Dollar, who had allegedly been seen on camera selecting items and attempting to leave the store without paying. Loss prevention personnel advised that Dollar had passed all points of sale with merchandise valued at more than $180.

Authorities later located the suspect’s vehicle traveling on Highway 27. After an investigation and review of surveillance footage, deputies obtained a warrant through Rome City Court.

Alexis Louise Dollar was later taken into custody and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – April 17, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Arrested On Public Intoxication Charge Following Disturbance

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A Summerville woman was arrested on a public intoxication charge following a disturbance call earlier this month, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gaylesville Woman Charged With Felony Shoplifting At Rome Walmart

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A Gaylesville, Alabama woman is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Walmart in West Rome over multiple visits.

According to an arrest warrant, 32-year-old Brittany Ann Edwards, who was working as a third-party delivery driver at the time, is accused of failing to scan dozens of items while shopping inside the store.

Authorities say Edwards placed approximately 40 items in a cart without scanning them and then left the store. The incidents reportedly occurred on seven separate occasions between June 24 and July 14 of last year.

The total value of the merchandise exceeded $500.

Edwards has been charged with felony theft by shoplifting.

April 13, 2026

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