Three felony arrests in Walker County on Saturday. Among those arrested, 60-year-old Richard Leon Collins was charged with aggravated battery. 37-year-old Vanessa Nicole Brown faces charges of criminal attempt to commit a felony. The full arrest report is online at DiscoverWalker.com.
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam. Several reports have been made of callers impersonating bonding companies, claiming to help with inmate bonds. Authorities say the scammers tell victims they are reaching out to arrange bond payments for someone they know—or someone they’re related to—and will ask for payment over the phone. The Sheriff’s Office urges residents to be cautious. If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal or financial information. Instead, hang up and contact a reputable bonding company directly using a known phone number. Remember, if it feels suspicious, it probably is.
An accident has claimed one life in Chattooga County. Yesterday, Chattooga County 911 dispatched emergency responders to the 5500 block of Highway 114 in Lyerly, where a single-vehicle crash occurred. Upon arrival, Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney pronounced one individual deceased at the scene. Another person was found with moderate injuries and was transported by EMS for treatment. Two other individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site but refused further medical care. The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time, pending family notification. The incident is under investigation by the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department.
The Humane Society of Northwest Georgia is reducing adoption fees for the next 30 days. The reduction applies to 10 pets that have been with the Humane Society between 250 and 2,000 days. You can contact the Human Society of Northwest Georgia by visiting their website, HSNWGA.org.