A Walker County man is among four people arrested following a multi-agency human trafficking operation. Between May 30th and June 1st, local law enforcement agencies teamed up with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit to target individuals seeking to engage in sex acts with minors and to recover victims of human trafficking. The four arrested include:
Thomas Leighton of Soddy Daisy, charged with trafficking for a commercial sex act, held on a $20,000 bond.
Brandon Moates of Chattanooga, facing multiple charges including unlawful possession of a weapon and drug-related offenses, with a $13,000 bond.
Tommy Puyear of Rossville, Georgia, charged with solicitation of a minor, drug offenses, and weapons charges, with a $20,000 bond.
Weston Stansell of Chattanooga, charged with solicitation of a minor, held on a $15,000 bond.
Walker County voters will head to the polls June 17th for a Special Primary Election to fill Public Service Commissioner seats for Districts 2 and 3. These commissioners play a key role in regulating utilities like electricity and gas across Georgia, making this election especially important for residents. Officials remind voters to check their registration status and learn about the candidates ahead of time to ensure a smooth voting experience. Due to construction at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, the usual polling location in the 500 Building will temporarily move to the 600 Building on the same campus. Clear signs will be posted to guide voters. This change may also affect the potential runoff election set for July 15th. The Walker County Board of Elections encourages all eligible voters to participate
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a stolen motorcycle. Officials say a 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special was taken from Headrick Road in Ringgold sometime between May 28th and June 1st. The bike has the license plate Y-K-K-1-5-3. If you have any information, you’re urged to contact the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office.
The 27 Farmers Market at the Walker County Agricultural Center is back starting today. The market will be open every Wednesday in June and July, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Today you can expect more than 20 vendors on hand, along with live music. There will also be a blood drive, petting zoo, face painting, a free raffle, and plenty of delicious food to enjoy. The market accepts EBT and SNAP benefits, which will be doubled this summer. Plus, Market Bucks are available for shoppers without cash.