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Dalton woman becomes disorderly and resists arrest at Whitfield County Court House
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to a Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on August 13th, 2021, At approximately 11:15 AM, Shannon Parsons, 50 of Dalton, was in Courtroom 2 during the Criminal non-jury court. Ms. Parsons’ son, Mark Hembree, 29, of Chatsworth, was placed under arrest for two felony Bench Warrants and a felony Probation Warrant. Ms. Parsons […]
Read MoreBarrels filled with unknown chemicals found abandoned at chicken houses in Catoosa County
Posted on August 17th, 2021
A tip from a citizen leads to an investigation of abandonedchicken houses at 15687 Alabama Highway where a substantial quantity of barrels containing unknown chemicals was discovered. Catoosa County firefighters made an initial investigation and requested assistance from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. While the […]
Read MorePedestrian struck and killed Monday night on GA 136 Connector in Gordon County
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to the Georgia State Patrol, “On August 16, 2021, at 10:49 p.m., the Georgia State Patrol Post 43 Calhoun was requested to investigate a traffic crash on GA 136 Connector involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred when the driver of a red Honda Civic was traveling south on GA 136 Connector and struck the […]
Read MoreGSP trooper ends 100 mph Walker County pursuit of wanted felon with successful PIT maneuver
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to a Walker County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on July 14th, 2021, at around 10:18 PM, while Deputy Haven attempted to stop a 2007 Ford Escape. The driver, identified as Jeremy Dee Simmons, 39, of LaFayette, was known to have a valid warrant for felony escape. Simmons ran the red light at Highway 27 […]
Read MoreVictim in domestic arrested after obstructing Chattooga County deputies and becoming disorderly
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on August 6th, 2021, Deputy Wilks, responded to 60 Milton Circle to assist Deputy Mitchell in reference to a physical domestic. While assisting Deputy Mitchell in arresting primary aggressor Stewart the victim Collette became extremely irate by screaming in a loud and boisterous manner inside that […]
Read MoreDalton teen driving on suspended license obstructs deputy after being stopped for window tint
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to a Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on August 13th, 2021, at approximately 4:35 PM, Deputy Pritchard observed a white Chrysler 300 traveling west on Eastbrook Road west of Coogler Road. According to the report, “Deputy Pritchard observed the vehicle’s front windows appeared to be darker than 32%. Deputy Pritchard conducted a traffic […]
Read MoreDalton teen booked on felony charges after another teen dragged by vehicle and seriously injured
Posted on August 17th, 2021
According to a Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office incident report, on October 18, 2020, Deputy Hackney responded to Whittle Drive in reference to a subject that was dragged by a car. Upon arrival the 16-year-old victim was in the Ambulance unable to speak and was standing by for Life Force. Deputy Hackney spoke with woman who […]
Read MoreMenlo Man charged with arson and cruelty to animals after house fire on Cloudland in Chattooga County
Posted on August 16th, 2021
On August 3rd, a member of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit was requested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office to assist in a fire investigation on Riverhaven Lane in Menlo. The fire occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. and completely destroyed the 43-year-old, 1630-square-foot home. Mr. Robert Swearinger, 37, of […]
Read MoreChickamauga woman killed in head-on crash Saturday afternoon on Johnson Road in Walker County
Posted on August 16th, 2021
According to the Georgia State Patrol, on Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Vehicle #1, a 2020 Kia Soul being driven by Tracy Clemons, age 50 from Chickamauga, was traveling north on Johnson Road. Vehicle #2, a 2000 Dodge Ram being driven by Chad Bible, age 47, from Rossville, was traveling south on […]
Read MoreWanted felons found in possession of stolen gun at night club in Floyd County
Posted on August 16th, 2021
According to a Floyd County Police Department incident report, on August 1st, 2021, around 12:00 AM, Lt. Hovers was assisting 2nd and 3rd shift patrol officers in working the area of GA 1 at Hennon Drive because of heavy traffic. Lt. Hovers reported, “Upon arrival [I] observed a large number of vehicles parked in the […]
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