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A Summerville man said he is missing several items out of his vehicle, according to Trion Police reports. Jason Brown, of Summerville, said someone stole a $328 Lews speed rod and reel, blood pressure medication, a $125 pair of Nike shoes, two knives and a $200 fishing bag and tackle box with contents. Brown suspects…

“Agents team up with Chattooga County Sheriff Office, Trion P.D. and DCS yesterday evening in Chattooga County resulting in the arrests of eight persons. Great teamwork once again, Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force Commander DeWayne Brown said. Following persons were arrested: David Lee Williams of Summerville  Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Related Objects Tracy…

Tammy Patterson, of Sixth Street, in Summerville, said unknown females came to her residence and threatened her Thursday afternoon, according to a police report. The women also threw away some items that were outside. Those items included a $25 car seat, a $10 baby bouncer and a $75 playpen, Officer Phillip Cox reported. “[Patterson] did…

Two men were arrested after fighting in front of Summerville Police officers on Thursday night, according to a police report. Officers Ricky Van Pelt and Steve Bates were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Avenue and Seventh Street to investigate a disturbance. They found George Johnson crossing the road and had visible signs of being in a…

City of Summerville will have their annual Fireworks show on Saturday, June 29 at the Chattooga County Ag Center.  Entertainment will start at 4:00 pm, sack races, greasy pole climbing, water slides, corn hole competition, vendors and watermelon.  Come out and celebrate with the city.  Vendor applications are being taken at the recreation center the fee…

A burglary on West Elm Street in Trion was reported to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday afternoon. Bobby Linam said someone damaged a window on the front of the residence and forced their way inside. “I asked Mr. Linam when was the last time he was at the residence and he advised about…

Phillip C. Wofford topped a hill on Hwy. 27 near Lake Wanda Rieta Road and noticed rocks scattered in the roadway. He could not stop or avoid them yesterday. “Mr. Wofford advised his oil pan was damaged by the rock,” Deputy Nicole Sprague stated. Wofford was driving a blue 1996 Toyota Avalon. The rocks came…