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September 16, 2026

Summerville Police Investigate Attempted Check Fraud

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Summerville Police are investigating a possible case of check fraud after a check originally written for just $65 was allegedly intercepted, altered and rewritten for $13,900.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Report Of Cursing At People Along Summerville Street

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A man was arrested for public intoxication after Summerville Police responded to a report of a man allegedly cursing at people while walking along a city street.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer Ibzan Ramirez was dispatched to 215 State Street on September 9. When the officer arrived, he reported seeing a man walking on State Street toward Hawkins Drive.

Police identified the man as Fernando Powell. According to the report, Powell gave unclear answers when asked what was going on and said he was walking to his aunt’s residence.

The officer reported detecting an odor of alcohol coming from Powell’s breath and said Powell had bloodshot and watery eyes, a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Police also reported that he was unsteady while standing and walking.

A consent search reportedly found only a black cell phone and green lighter.

The officer determined that Powell was allegedly under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was unable to safely care for himself in a public place.

Powell was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Reported Disturbance At Spearmint Trail Residence

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A man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a reported disturbance at a residence on Spearmint Trail earlier this month.

According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched to 22 Spearmint Trail at approximately 12:15 PM on September 5 in reference to a man reportedly refusing to leave the residence.

Police said they encountered a man later identified as Trevor Wagner near the intersection of Scoggins Street and Spearmint Trail. According to the report, Wagner was carrying and drinking from a large container when the officer attempted to speak with him.

The officer reported that Wagner initially refused commands to stop and continued walking away before eventually stopping. Police said Wagner appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol.

According to the report, Wagner told the officer he had been at the residence with friends and had used marijuana. The complainant, John Smith, told police that Wagner had come to the residence from Jason Mitchell’s home and that he had given Wagner some food and allowed him to use his phone to call his mother.

The report states that Wagner then became involved in an argument with his mother over the phone. Smith told police he instructed Wagner to leave, but Wagner allegedly became irate and refused.

Police said Wagner was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Damages Mailbox On Bellah Avenue In Summerville

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Summerville Police responded to a report of property damage after a vehicle apparently struck a mailbox on Bellah Avenue over the weekend.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Reported Stolen From Summerville Residence

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Summerville Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle that was reported missing from a residence early Sunday morning.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer J. Pledger was dispatched at approximately 9:34 AM on Sunday, September 6, after Connie Bramlett reported that her vehicle had been stolen.

Bramlett told police she discovered the vehicle missing when she attempted to leave her residence that morning. She said a neighbor had last seen the vehicle at approximately 4 AM.

Police described the stolen vehicle as a black Ford EcoSport Titanium with dings in various areas. Bramlett told officers she was unsure whether the vehicle was locked when it was taken.

According to the report, officers spoke with neighbors and determined the vehicle was still outside the residence at approximately 4 AM. A neighbor reported hearing a vehicle with no muffler at around 5:30 AM, leading police to believe the Ford was taken sometime between 4 and 5:30 AM.

Police checked the vehicle identification number and obtained the vehicle’s tag information. A BOLO — Be On the Lookout — was issued to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Trion City Police Department and surrounding counties.

The officer later attempted to locate the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The vehicle information was entered into GCIC.

The investigation remains ongoing.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pizza Orders Lead Summerville Police To Fraud And Marijuana Arrest

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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.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street

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Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Charge Driver With DUI Following Motorcycle Crash

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A motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Commerce Street led to a DUI charge early Friday morning, according to the Summerville Police Department.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Postal Carrier Bitten By Dog While Delivering Mail In Summerville

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A United States Postal Service employee was bitten by a dog while delivering mail at a Summerville residence last week, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.

Officer Joshua Mitchell reported that he met with complainant Ethan York at the United States Postal Service on August 11 following the incident.

According to the report, York said he was delivering mail at a residence on Hinton Street when he approached the front door. As he reached the residence, a dog inside the home began barking.

York told police that the homeowner opened the front door to allow her dog outside. The report states that the dog ran toward York and bit him on the inside of his right leg, behind his right knee.

Police photographed the injury and provided York with information concerning the dog.

The Summerville Police Department report states that the dog was reported to be current on all required vaccinations through Summerville Veterinary Hospital.

No additional injuries or charges were listed in the incident narrative.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Accused Of Threatening Pay-n-Tote Employee In Summerville

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Summerville Police responded to the Pay-n-Tote on Lyerly Highway last week after a man allegedly confronted an employee and made threatening statements, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.