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Wednesday’s Arrest Report
Service Dogs Cause Issue Inside Walmart
Three service dogs caused a problem inside the Trion Walmart on Friday afternoon, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Robinson. The deputy was dispatched to Walmart around 1 p.m. when three service dogs created an issue. “. . .Whitney Culberson advised that she and her daughter . . . have and need service dogs. Ms.…
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Burglary reported on Woods Street in Summerville
Someone broke into an outbuilding and residence at 20 Woods Street in Summerville, according to police reports. Michael and Rebecca Carico reported that someone cut the lock off their shed door and also made entry into their house. “I did observe the cabinets to be open in the kitchen sink area. Also, the bathroom cabinets…
Read MoreCastro Arrested For Criminal Trespassing
A 33-year-old Summerville woman was arrested for criminal trespassing on Saturday, according to police reports. Demerius Wiggins called 911 asking for police to come to his Pine Hill Apartment. “Mr. Wiggins stated that Cherie Castro had crawled into his window and ripped up his shirts and pulled out all the dresser drawers to find her…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Two DUIs This Week; Admits He’s An Alcoholic
A 63-year-old Trion man was arrested twice for driving while intoxicated on Friday and Saturday, according to Chattooga County Jail reports. Summerville Police Officer Phillip Cox arrested William River Emanuel first. The following day Georgia State Patrolman Stan Smith caught Emanuel again for allegedly driving drunk. Emanuel’s first encounter with law enforcement started around 1…
Read MoreSomeone Steals Change From A Summerville Business
Someone broke into an automobile cleanup shop on Bellah Avenue on Friday night, according to Summerville Police reports. Shop owner Jason Carroll said someone stole money from the business. About $40 worth of change was in a plastic bag. Another $5 in change was in a cup on the refrigerator. The owner has a suspect…
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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s office continues to have troubles with its email and computer systems. Sorry for the delay.
Read MoreReport: Chattooga Man Dead After Saturday Night Crash
Report: A 27-year-old Chattooga County man died in a crash Saturday night.
Read MoreChurch Raising Money To Help Affected Mohawk Employees
On June 30, Mohawk Lyerly will be laying off around 260 people. Several of these people will be unemployed. Lyerly First Baptist Church is opening a special benevolence fund specifically for the employees of Mohawk who are being laid off. We are asking for donations and love offerings from the community and other churches, businesses,…
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