A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this month on DUI charges, according to a report released last week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. On June 21, 2025, a routine license and safety checkpoint in Chattooga County led to the arrest of 59-year-old LaBrenda Mae Jones for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The checkpoint, aimed at improving road safety, raised concerns about impaired driving and accountability after the incident. At about 10:12 p.m., deputies from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and Trion Police were conducting the checkpoint on Club Drive when they stopped Jones, who was driving a tan Chevrolet Malibu. The arrest report noted that the officer smelled alcohol on Jones’s breath and inside her vehicle. When asked about her drinking, she said she had only consumed “1 beer. “However, field sobriety tests indicated she was impaired. A breathalyzer test showed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was . 120, exceeding Georgia’s legal limit of . 08. After her arrest, Jones refused a state chemical blood test despite being informed of the consequences. While in custody, deputies said Jones exhibited inappropriate behavior and used explicit language towards the officers. Jones was charged with DUI for alcohol, failure to change name or address on driver’s license and a tag light violation.