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July 12, 2026

Arrest Report – Sunday – July 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 12, 2026:

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Man Arrested in Multi-Agency Dog Fighting Investigation; 23 Dogs Rescued

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A Crawford County man is facing state and federal charges after a multi-agency investigation into alleged illegal dog fighting led to the rescue of 23 dogs and the seizure of firearms and suspected illegal drugs.

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones Dies at 39

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The Georgia Department of Corrections and communities across Northwest Georgia are mourning the unexpected death of Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 39.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Suspects in Custody, One Still Sought After iPads Stolen From Trion Walmart

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Two of the three suspects accused of stealing several iPads from the Walmart in Trion are now in custody, while law enforcement continues searching for a third suspect.

According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, store employees attempted to stop the three men as they left the store Friday after they were suspected of shoplifting multiple iPads. The suspects fled before deputies arrived.

One suspect was initially apprehended Friday. Sheriff Schrader later announced that a second suspect has now been taken into custody, leaving one suspect still at large.

Authorities said the remaining suspect was last seen wearing green and black shorts with a black shirt. Sheriff Schrader has released a surveillance image of the suspect and is asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators believe the suspects may also be connected to other shoplifting incidents in Michigan and Dalton, Georgia.

The investigation remains active, and additional charges or arrests may be forthcoming.

Anyone with information on the remaining suspect is encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – July 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 11, 2026:

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

One Suspect In Custody, Two Sought Following Alleged Shoplifting At Trion Walmart

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One man is in custody and two others remain at large following an alleged shoplifting incident Friday at Walmart in Trion.

According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, three men were stopped while leaving the store after they were believed to have stolen several iPads.

Authorities say the suspects fled the scene before Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputies arrived. Law enforcement was able to apprehend one of the three men, while the other two remained at large as of Friday night.

Sheriff Schrader said investigators believe the three men may also be connected to other shoplifting incidents in Michigan and in Dalton, Georgia.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information has not yet been released.

WZQZ will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – July 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 10, 2026:

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Homer Man Indicted In Chattooga County Child Molestation Case

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A Homer man has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury on child molestation-related charges, according to court records.

Dennis Harley Taylor was charged with three counts of aggravated child molestation, three counts of child molestation, and one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes.

Investigators say the alleged offenses involved a young boy and occurred between September 8 and November 29, 2023. Taylor was arrested on March 29.

The case will proceed through Chattooga County Superior Court. As with all criminal cases, Taylor is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – July 9, 2026

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

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bond Denied for Alabama Man After Crash In Northwest Georgia Kills One-Year-Old Child

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Bond has been denied for an Anniston, Alabama man following his arrest in a July 4 crash in Polk County that claimed the life of a one-year-old child.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the wreck happened around 2:50 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 100 and Fields Road south of Cedartown. Troopers say a Ford Mustang was traveling too fast to negotiate a curve, left the right side of the roadway, and struck a concrete culvert head-on.

Investigators said the one-year-old child was in the front seat and was not in a car seat. The child was taken to Floyd Medical Center, where she died from her injuries on Sunday.

The driver, Ezzie Tommy Harrison of Anniston, Alabama, remains in the Polk County Jail. He is facing multiple charges, including felony first-degree vehicular homicide, DUI, endangering a child while DUI, child restraint violation, failure to maintain lane, no insurance, failure to exercise due care, and no registration.