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June 18, 2026

Summerville Woman Reports Harassing Messages, Police Warn Of Possible Scam

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A Summerville woman contacted police after receiving a series of anonymous messages that authorities believe may be part of a scam.

According to a report filed by the Summerville Police Department, officers responded to a harassment complaint at a residence on Allen Street on June 11.

The complainant, identified as 55-year-old Dina Joanne Harper, told officers she had been receiving anonymous messages on her phone from an unknown individual. When asked to show the messages, Harper reportedly was unable to locate them on her device.

The responding officer advised Harper that the messages contained harassing content and threats. Harper also stated that the messages referenced sending money.

Based on the information provided, the officer advised that the messages could be part of a scam and recommended that she block the number and avoid sending any form of payment.

Harper requested that a report be filed and also asked for additional patrols in the area.

No arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Accused Of Passing Counterfeit $20 Bill At Tag Office

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Summerville Police are investigating after a counterfeit $20 bill was reportedly passed at the Chattooga County Tag Office.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, officers met with tag office staff on June 16 after employees said they received a counterfeit $20 bill.

Police said the person who passed the bill had already left the service window when officers arrived. The individual was later contacted and denied knowing the bill was fake.

The report states the incident has been classified as receipt or possession of counterfeit money.

The case remains under investigation.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Indicted In Summerville Drive-By Shooting Case

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Two people accused of carrying out a drive-by shooting during a family dispute last summer have been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury.

Isaac Hines and Vinta Youngblood were formally charged in connection with a June 29, 2025, shooting incident at a residence on Church Street in Summerville. According to investigators, the shooting stemmed from an ongoing domestic conflict involving several family members.

Authorities say multiple shots were fired into the home while Marcus Ramon Dupree was staying there. Summerville Police Detective Phillip Cox testified that seven rounds were fired at the residence. Investigators allege that Youngblood drove Hines to the location and that Hines fired the weapon from the vehicle.

The grand jury returned indictments charging both Hines and Youngblood with drive-by shooting, aggravated assault, second-degree criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Youngblood was also indicted on an additional charge of making false statements.

The case remains pending in Chattooga County Superior Court.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tools Reported Stolen From Vehicle in Summerville Theft Case

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a theft involving tools that were reportedly taken from a vehicle in the Summerville Gardens area.

According to the incident report, the theft occurred at a residence on Summerville Gardens Drive. Police documented offenses of theft by taking and entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft.

The victim reported that several tools were missing, including three crescent wrenches, an Allen wrench set, four screwdrivers, two channel locks, and a crimp tool. The report also noted the theft of approximately $100 worth of brass and copper. The total estimated value of the stolen property was about $300.

According to the officer’s narrative, the victim indicated some of the items may have been stolen from the Walmart parking lot. The case was forwarded for further investigation, and the victim was advised to file a report with the appropriate agency if the incident occurred at Walmart.

The investigation remains ongoing.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Assault at Convenience Store

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating an assault that reportedly occurred at a convenience store and involved a woman being pushed and punched by her boyfriend.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigating Financial Transaction Fraud Case

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a financial transaction card fraud case after a Dalton woman reported unauthorized purchases made using her debit card information.

According to the incident report, the victim discovered several unauthorized transactions had been made using information from her food stamp debit card. The purchases reportedly occurred at multiple locations, including Ingles Supermarket in Summerville.

The victim told police she still had possession of the physical card but believed someone had obtained the information needed to make purchases without authorization. She has been working with law enforcement agencies in multiple jurisdictions where transactions were reported in an effort to identify and prosecute the suspect.

Police identified a suspect in the case as 27-year-old Nius Morton of Dalton. The report indicates the offense is being investigated as financial transaction card fraud.

The fraudulent transaction reported in Summerville totaled approximately $29.43. Evidence collected in the case included information associated with the victim’s card.

The investigation remains ongoing.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dog Shooting Incident Reported in Summerville

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating an incident in which a dog was shot and later died from its injuries following a dispute between two Chattooga County residents.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mentone Woman Loses $25,000 in Bitcoin Scam After Receiving Fraudulent Phone Calls

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a fraud case after a woman reported losing $25,000 in a scheme involving callers who falsely claimed her bank account had been compromised.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged With DUI Following Traffic Stop

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A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Summerville Police Department.

According to citations provided to WZQZ, Antonio Francisco Tomas, 37, of Summerville, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to Maintain Lane.

The citations indicate the incident occurred on Sixth Avenue within the city limits of Summerville. The reporting officer noted that Tomas was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was considered less safe to drive. The citation states that a breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.

A separate citation alleges that Tomas failed to maintain a single lane of travel and was involved in a vehicle accident while impaired.

The case is scheduled to be heard in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

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A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.