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October 5, 2026

Five Injured, Driver Charged Following Side-By-Side Crash In Menlo

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Five people were injured and the driver was arrested following a side-by-side crash in Menlo Saturday night, according to preliminary information released by the Georgia State Patrol.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

School Bus Driver Arrested After Child Dragged By Bus In Summerville

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A Chattooga County school bus driver was arrested Wednesday after police said a child became caught in the bus door and was dragged along Union Street in Summerville.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Motorcyclist Arrested After Alleged High-Speed Attempt To Elude Chattooga County Deputy

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A 49-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy reported that a motorcyclist attempted to elude him during a traffic stop on Highway 48.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

20-Year-Old Charged With DUI, Open Container After Trion Traffic Stop

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A 20-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Trion after deputies reported seeing a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Woman Charged After Police Say She Struck Husband With Vehicle

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A 41-year-old Trion woman is facing multiple charges after police say she intentionally struck her husband with a vehicle during a domestic dispute.

July 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Driving Into Yard, Biting Homeowner During Domestic Disturbance

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A 20-year-old Silver Creek woman was arrested after Summerville Police say she drove into a yard, became involved in an altercation with a homeowner, and bit the victim during a domestic disturbance early Saturday morning.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Highland Avenue at approximately 1:40 a.m. on June 28 in reference to a domestic disturbance.

When Officer Brandon Lindsey and Officer Pledger arrived, they found 53-year-old Tara Williams standing near the roadway. Williams told officers that Lashauna Lynn Whatley, 20, of Silver Creek, had driven into a ditch in her yard, jumped from the vehicle, and attacked her. Williams alleged that Whatley bit her hand during the altercation before leaving the area.

As officers searched for the suspect, bystanders alerted them to another disturbance taking place around the corner. Police located Whatley and identified her based on a description provided by Williams. While officers were attempting to take Whatley into custody, police say she spat on Officer Adam Dawson. She was then arrested.

Williams later confirmed to officers that Whatley was the person who had driven into the ditch and bitten her hand.

Whatley was charged with simple battery, battery, and reckless driving. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – July 3, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 3, 2026:

April 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville Man Jailed In Rome Following DUI Traffic Stop

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A Summerville man was arrested and jailed in Rome following a traffic stop at the intersection of Georgia 140 and Floyd Springs Road, according to reports from law enforcement.

Authorities identified the man as Jason Matthew Reece, 31, of Summerville. Officers said the stop was initiated after they observed Reece failing to maintain his lane of travel, prompting them to pull the vehicle over.

During the investigation, officers determined that Reece was allegedly driving under the influence of methadone and alcohol.

As a result of the stop, Reece was taken into custody and charged with DUI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Alleged DUI and Police Pursuit on Old Highway 27

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A man was arrested after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop and was later found in a wooded area following a pursuit on Old Highway 27.

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Fugitive From Justice Charge Filed After Traffic Stop in Chattooga County

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A routine traffic stop in Chattooga County has resulted in multiple charges, including Fugitive From Justice, following an arrest made February 23, 2026, according to information released by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.