Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 10, 2026:
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new wave of scam calls from people falsely claiming to be employees or officers with the agency. According to the sheriff’s office, callers are telling victims they missed jury duty and now have a warrant, while also making it appear the call is coming from the sheriff’s office main phone line.
Officials say the Walker County Sheriff’s Office does not operate this way and is urging the public not to give out personal information or send money to anyone they do not know. Anyone with questions about the calls is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office directly at 706-670-1931.
A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges involving the physical and sexual abuse of children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating the reported theft of a vehicle that occurred early March 7 on Alred Street in Summerville.
According to the incident report, officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to the police department to meet with a complainant regarding a stolen 2016 gray Ford Fusion. The vehicle had reportedly been parked at a residence on 33 Alred Street while the owner’s son was visiting a friend.
Police say the vehicle’s driver told officers he arrived at the residence around 10 p.m. and discovered the car missing when he returned around 11:50 p.m. He reportedly told investigators the vehicle had been left unlocked with the key inside, believing nothing would happen to it.
Authorities say several items were inside the vehicle when it was taken, including about $300 in cash, a wallet, a vehicle key, a backpack in the trunk, and Apple AirPods inside the backpack.
Police confirmed the vehicle had not been repossessed, and a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert was issued to surrounding agencies while the vehicle information was entered into the statewide database.
The investigation remains ongoing.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says the Georgia House experienced one of the busiest weeks of the 2026 legislative session as lawmakers worked toward Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber in order to remain eligible for final passage before the session ends. By the end of the week, the House had passed 97 bills and resolutions, sending many measures to the Georgia Senate for further consideration.
Summerville Police are investigating a report of vehicle vandalism at Oakview Nursing Home after a woman discovered damage to her car early Tuesday morning. According to an incident report, the victim told officers she found her silver Honda Odyssey had been vandalized while parked in the facility’s front lot.
Police say toothpaste had been used to write on the vehicle’s hood, and a Bud Light beer bottle was left on the windshield. The victim told officers the vehicle appeared undisturbed around 3:20 a.m., but the damage was discovered at approximately 4:20 a.m. Extra patrols were requested in the area as the investigation continues.
A Chattooga County man was arrested Sunday following a domestic disturbance on Bryant Road, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Two women were arrested following an altercation in the drive-through area of Leroy Massey Elementary School in Summerville, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a reported theft from a vehicle that occurred on Hinton Street earlier this month.
According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched on March 7 to 229 Hinton Street after a man reported that someone had entered his truck and stolen several items. The victim told police the suspect took Xanax and a wallet from inside the vehicle.
Police say the wallet reportedly contained the victim’s driver’s license, debit card, and approximately $200 in cash. The victim told officers he believes the suspect gained entry to the truck by opening the rear glass and unlocking the door.
Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 11, 2026: