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June 19, 2026

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.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.