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July 4, 2026

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:

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Disturbance At Summerville Event Leads To Multiple Charges

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A man was arrested on multiple charges after Summerville Police responded to reports of several physical altercations during an event in the area of Sixth Avenue and Highland Avenue on June

July 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Alleged Public Disturbance In Downtown Summerville

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The Summerville Police Department arrested a Rome woman Saturday after officers responded to a disturbance in downtown Summerville. According to citations filed by the department, Tikeria Shaniquia Clowers, 27, of Rome, was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct following the incident.

According to the citations, officers observed Clowers to be visibly intoxicated in a public roadway, where police say she was causing a public disturbance. Officers also reported that she was told multiple times to lower her voice and stop yelling profanities. The citations state that after several warnings, she allegedly continued to be loud and boisterous, at which point she was placed under arrest.

The arrest occurred on June 28 in the area of 516 Highland Avenue in Summerville. Clowers is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on September 15, 2026, to answer the charges.

July 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Alabama Woman Cited On DUI And Open Container Charges In Summerville

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The Summerville Police Department has charged an Alabama woman with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle following a traffic stop in Summerville.

According to citations filed by the department, Nicole Renee Thacker, 23, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, was cited after officers stopped her vehicle on June 28 on Pine Street near Highway 114. Officers allege Thacker was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe for her to drive. The citation also states that an alcoholic beverage in an open container was found in the center console cup holder while she was operating the vehicle. Court documents further indicate that Thacker was advised of Georgia’s implied consent law and refused the requested state chemical test.

Thacker is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on September 15, 2026, to answer the charges.

June 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Turns Over Stolen iPad Recovered By Summerville Police

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A stolen Apple iPad reported missing in Tennessee was recovered by the Summerville Police Department after tracking information led officers to a residence on Scoggins Street.

June 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lafayette Man Cited for Public Intoxication in Summerville

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A Lafayette man was cited for public intoxication following an incident on Hawkins Drive in Summerville on June 19, according to a report from the Summerville Police Department.

The citation identifies the defendant as William Craig Ramsey, 53, of Lafayette. Officers responded to an incident at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Hawkins Drive. According to the officer’s narrative, Ramsey was involved in a verbal domestic dispute that resulted in a 911 call.

Upon making contact with Ramsey, the responding officer reported smelling a strong odor of alcoholic beverages and marijuana. The report states that Ramsey admitted to consuming alcohol and smoking marijuana.

Police said Ramsey was walking on a city street and that his level of intoxication placed both himself and the public in jeopardy. He was subsequently cited for Public Intoxication under a Summerville city ordinance.

Ramsey is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on August 11.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigating Theft Of Wheels And Tires From Vehicle

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating the theft of wheels and tires from a vehicle at a local auto dealership.

According to the incident report, the theft involved a white 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer located at a dealership property on Martin Street. The stolen property was listed as four wheels and tires removed from the vehicle.

Police documented the theft and advised the vehicle owner that the case would be turned over to investigators. Officers also indicated that extra patrols would be conducted in the area as the investigation continues.

No suspects had been identified at the time of the report, and the case remains under investigation by the Summerville Police Department.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested On Criminal Trespass Charge In Summerville

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A woman was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after allegedly returning to a property from which she had previously been banned, according to the Summerville Police Department.

Police identified the suspect as Sandy Waynette Wilson, 48, of Summerville.

According to the report, officers learned Wilson had been criminally trespassed from the property approximately 13 days earlier and was prohibited from being there. After confirming that information through dispatch, officers placed Wilson under arrest and transported her to the Chattooga County Jail.

The charge listed in the report is criminal trespass. The case was handled by the Summerville Police Department.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Argument During Child Exchange Leads To Police Response In Summerville

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Summerville Police officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a child custody exchange at a residence on Carol Drive.

According to the incident report, a disagreement arose regarding the transportation of bicycles during a child exchange between family members. Police spoke with those involved and determined the situation was a civil matter.

The report states that an argument occurred between family members over where the bicycles would be transported. Officers mediated the dispute, and after several phone calls, the parties reached an agreement regarding the bicycles.

No criminal charges were filed, and the incident was cleared following mediation by the Summerville Police Department.