A Lyerly man has been booked into the Floyd County Jail after police said he exploited an elderly Rome man who was battling stage 4 lung cancer.
According to reports, 30-year-old Holland Tyler Bishop allegedly took and wrote a check belonging to the victim for his own use without permission.
Police said the check was written in April of 2024 and was in the amount of $1,300.
Bishop has been charged with exploitation of the elderly or disabled.
A Summerville woman was arrested after a domestic disturbance allegedly led to property damage and a physical confrontation with officers.
A possible burglary is under investigation after being reported last Friday on Old Mill Road in Summerville, according to the Summerville Police Department.
Officers responded on May 8 to a residence in the 400 block of Old Mill Road. Upon arrival, they made contact with the homeowner, who reported that a back door to the residence appeared to have been kicked in.
According to the report, the door frame showed signs of damage, indicating forced entry. However, the homeowner told officers that after checking the residence, nothing appeared to be missing.
The homeowner also indicated that a possible suspect could be an ex-girlfriend, though no arrests have been made at this time.
The case has been referred to a detective with the Summerville Police Department for further investigation.
A Summerville woman was injured following a dog attack earlier this month, according to a report from the Summerville Police Department.
Officers were dispatched on May 7 to 135 Steven Street in reference to an animal complaint. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with Doris Shepard, who reported that she had been walking in her neighborhood near 345 Hawkins Drive when a dog attacked her.
According to the report, Shepard attempted to fend off the dog, including trying to kick it away. During the incident, she fell and sustained a broken toe on one foot and a head injury. She later sought medical treatment at an urgent care facility next to Tractor Supply in Summerville.
Officers observed that Shepard’s wrist and hand were swollen, and she was having difficulty supporting herself. Police attempted to make contact with residents at the property where the dogs were located but were unable to reach anyone at the home.
Authorities noted that two dogs were observed on the property, and neither was on a leash at the time of the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Summerville Police Department.
A traffic stop in Summerville led to the arrest of a Summerville woman on drug-related charges.
According to reports, Summerville Police officers made contact with Barbara Ann Brock, 72, during a stop along Highway 114. Officers observed behavior consistent with drug use and conducted further investigation.
Authorities reported finding a substance believed to be methamphetamine, along with drug-related objects. Brock admitted to recent meth use and was taken into custody without incident.
She was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession and use of drug-related objects. Her vehicle was released to a licensed driver, and the case remains active.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 7, 2026:
A dog bite incident reported in Summerville on March 26, 2026, led to a citation for the animal’s owner, identified as Mildred Crusoe, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.
Police said the incident happened around 4:39 p.m. in the area of Seventh Street at Fairground Road, with the report listing the address as 166 Seventh Street in Summerville.
According to the officer’s narrative, a man told police he was riding his bike on the opposite side of Seventh Street when a large black dog ran after him and bit his right ankle. The officer reported seeing a tear in the man’s pants leg near the ankle, though the victim said the dog did not break the skin.
The victim told police he wanted to press charges. The responding officer also noted there had been prior issues involving a dog at that address and said a report would be filed along with a citation for the owner. The report states Crusoe was later issued a citation in connection with the incident.
Officials remind residents to ensure pets are properly restrained, tagged, and under control to prevent injuries and avoid citations.
A Summerville woman has been cited following an investigation into animal cruelty after multiple dogs were found in poor condition at a residence on Northwest Congress Street.
A pedestrian was injured Thursday evening following a vehicle accident at a busy Summerville intersection.
According to the crash report, the incident occurred around 6:43 PM on March 26th at the intersection of Rome Boulevard and Lyerly Highway.
Authorities say a pickup truck driven by a 61-year-old Lyerly man, identified as Carlton Battles, was traveling north on Rome Boulevard and was turning left onto Lyerly Highway when the collision occurred.
The pedestrian, a 28-year-old Summerville woman, identified as Derrian Baker, was walking north along the sidewalk and entered the crosswalk to cross Lyerly Highway while traffic was stopped at a red light.
Investigators say the driver reported that sun glare obstructed his vision, and he did not see the pedestrian until the moment of impact. A witness at the scene told officers the pedestrian was clearly within the crosswalk when she was struck.
Police say the woman was hit by the vehicle’s side mirror and knocked to the ground. She was transported by EMS to Floyd Hospital with complaints of pain to her right foot and ankle.
Battles was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, according to the report that was released to WZQZ on Friday afternoon.
A routine traffic stop in Gore led to an arrest after a driver was found to be using a false identity and driving on a suspended license.
