A Rossville woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she led law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Thursday along I-75 through Hamilton and Bradley Counties. According to reports, deputies attempted to stop the vehicle after learning it had been reported stolen out of Chattanooga, but the driver continued at a high rate of speed. Authorities identified the driver as 26-year-old Nikki Conley. Investigators say a passenger called 911 during the chase, reporting Conley refused to stop and would not let him out. The pursuit ended near Exit 20 after spike strips were deployed. Deputies later reported finding suspected fentanyl at the jail. Conley faces charges including evading arrest, reckless endangerment, kidnapping, theft and drug-related offenses. Conley will appear in court today.
Discussion over Rock City’s proposed gondola project continued Thursday night at the Lookout Mountain City Council meeting, even though the issue was not on the agenda. The council will make the final decision after the Planning Commission recently voted against zoning changes needed for the project. Councilwoman Caroline Williams suggested public comments be submitted before meeting day so council members have more time to review input. City officials say the goal is to allow adequate time to consider feedback. No action was taken on the public comment process or the gondola proposal.
Fort Oglethorpe Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect. Investigators say the incident happened Wednesday afternoon around 4:24 at Kanku’s Market on Battlefield Parkway. Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department. You can also view additional information at DiscoverWalker.com.
Today is the final day for early voting ahead of next Tuesday’s runoff elections in Walker County. Polls are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Walker County Elections Office on South Main Street in LaFayette and at the Chickamauga Civic Center. Any registered Walker County voter may cast a ballot at either early voting location.