Menlo Man Arrested After Deputies Execute Outstanding Warrant At Highway 48 Residence

A Menlo man was arrested after Chattooga County sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on Highway 48 to serve an outstanding arrest warrant and reportedly encountered difficulty getting the man to come to the door.

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Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Announces Several Promotions

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has announced several recent promotions involving deputies and supervisors within the patrol division.

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Cartersville Woman Charged With DUI After Early-Morning Traffic Stop In Summerville

A Cartersville woman was charged with driving under the influence after a city police officer reported seeing her vehicle speeding and having difficulty maintaining its lane early Wednesday morning.

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Arrest Report – Friday – September 18, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 15, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 15, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 9, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 9, 2026:

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Rome Woman Accused Of Hiding Fugitive Wanted In Chattooga County

A Rome woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she helped conceal a woman who had reportedly been wanted by authorities in Chattooga County for approximately three years.

According to reports, Kimberlie Kay Edwards, 61, of Rome, is accused of allowing the wanted woman to hide inside a camper at Edwards’ residence on Fosters Mill Road.

Authorities said Edwards told them she was alone inside the camper. However, officers later located the wanted woman hiding in the shower.

Reports did not identify the fugitive or specify what charges she is wanted on in Chattooga County, only that she had reportedly been wanted there for the past three years.

Edwards was arrested and charged with aiding another to escape lawful custody.

The charge against Edwards is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Pizza Orders Lead Summerville Police To Fraud And Marijuana Arrest

A Summerville Police Department investigation into alleged financial transaction card fraud led officers to a residence where they also discovered marijuana, according to an incident report provided to WZQZ News.

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Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Harassment Charge

A Trion man was arrested earlier this month in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, according to jail and arrest records.

Derrick Hogue, 31, of Trion, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on August 18. Records show Hogue was booked at approximately 8:33 PM.

Hogue was reportedly charged with harassment.

Available online booking information does not provide details concerning the circumstances that led to the harassment charge.

Records indicate Hogue was subsequently released from custody on August 20.

The arrest occurred in Cherokee County, Alabama, which borders Chattooga County to the west.

An arrest is based on probable cause, and Hogue is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 29, 2026

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

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