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April 11, 2026

Mailbox Removed During Demolition Prompts Police Report In Summerville

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Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street.

According to the report, the complainant told officers that the mailbox had been removed around March 30th by a contractor working with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The resident also reported that some mail was missing.

The complainant stated he lives in a residence behind the former 180 Hinton Street location and had been sharing the mailbox with that property. He said the home at that address was recently purchased and demolished, and during that process, both the mailbox and the water line to his residence were affected.

The resident told officers he has attempted to contact GDOT about the situation but has not received a response. He requested a report be filed to document the incident.

April 3, 2026

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Dog Bite Incident Reported On Seventh Street In Summerville, Owner Cited

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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.

April 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Cited After Dogs Found Malnourished, Removed From Home

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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.

March 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Escalates to Multiple Charges

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A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that escalated into violence and resistance against law enforcement, according to a Summerville Police Department report.

March 12, 2026

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Summerville Police Investigating Stolen Vehicle Report

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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.

March 12, 2026

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Vehicle Vandalized at Oakview Nursing Home in Summerville

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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.

March 12, 2026

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Police Investigating Theft from Vehicle on Hinton Street in Summerville

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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.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigating Reported Burglary on Stevens Street

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Police in Summerville are investigating a reported burglary after a resident discovered signs of forced entry at a home on Stevens Street.

According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Stevens Street around 12:48 p.m. on March 2, 2026 in reference to a burglary complaint. The resident told police a neighbor reported seeing someone inside a carport storage closet on a previous date.

When officers checked the residence, they observed a window screen that appeared to have been pried open. The report notes the resident was not home at the time of the incident, and officers were unable to locate the person described by the neighbor.

The case has been documented and forwarded for further investigation.

February 28, 2026

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Gun Reported Stolen from Vehicle Glove Box in Summerville

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A handgun was reported stolen in Summerville on Tuesday of this week, after the owner discovered it missing from the glove box of a vehicle, according to a report filed with the Summerville Police Department.

February 26, 2026

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Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

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Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.