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Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/27/26
DATE: 01/26/2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT
TIME
NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
RACE / SEX
AGE
FELONY / MISD
CHARGES
0120
GONZALEZ
MELFI
GERBI
H\M
20
MISD
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE, NO LICENSE
0454
ADAMS
KEVIN
LABRAN
B\M
34
MISD
DUI
1010
ZIMMERMAN
ASHTON
ZENA
W\F
27
MISD
SIMPLE BATTERY FVA
1132
GOOLSBY
TIMOTHY
RAY
W\M
34
FEL
CRIMINAL TRESPASS, AGG STALKING
1200
WATKINS
ALDRIC
DESHON
B\M
38
MISD
PROBATION VIOLATION
1200
ROACH
JARRED
TYLER
W\M
34
FEL
PROBATION VIOLATION
1200
FIELDS
TIMOTHY
B\M
55
FEL
PROBATION VIOLATION
1406
MASSEY
DONNY
AARON
W\M
39
FEL
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WQCH & Georgia 93-7 Local News Headlines
Schools are back open today. Walker County Schools are on a two-hour delay. Chickamauga City Schools, Catoosa County and Dalton State will also open on a two hour delay. Chattooga County Schools, GNTC, UTC and Chattanooga State are operating... Read More.
Chattooga County Sheriff Schrader Details Arrest of Billy Joe Dooley Following Two Crashes
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader has released a detailed statement addressing public concerns surrounding the arrest of Billy Joe Dooley following a crash Friday evening that resulted in DUI charges.
According to Sheriff Schrader, a deputy was first dispatched around 4:15 p.m. to the intersection... Read More.
Cold Weather Advisory in Effect Until 9am Tuesday
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for much of north Georgia through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with dangerously low wind chills expected overnight.
According to the advisory, wind chill values are forecast to range from five below zero to five above zero from 8 p.m.... Read More.
Chickamauga Council Schedules Special Meeting to Consider Removal of Mayor James C. Deck III
The City of Chickamauga will hold a specially called meeting of the mayor and council on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4 p.m., for a public hearing that could result in the removal of Mayor James C. Deck III from office.
The meeting will take... Read More.
Walker County Animal Shelter Offers Free Pet Vaccines Through 2026 Partnership with Petco Love
The Walker County Animal Shelter is continuing its partnership with Petco Love in 2026 to offer free core vaccinations for dogs and cats, helping local pet owners keep their animals healthy and protected.
Through the program, dog owners can receive free DHPP vaccines, while cat... Read More.
Walker County Government Offices, Courts to Open Late Tuesday Due to Cold Weather
Walker County Government offices, including Walker County Transit, will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, due to extremely cold weather conditions in the forecast.
In addition, all courts in Walker County will operate on a delayed schedule, also opening at 11:00 a.m. Officials... Read More.
Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Open Late Tuesday
Several public health offices across northwest Georgia will open later than usual on Tuesday, January 27.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome, along with health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk counties, will... Read More.
Update: Walker County Road Conditions
Walker County drivers are urged to remain cautious as patches of ice and slick spots continue to impact roadways across the area.
County officials report that Nickajack Road has reopened after earlier hazardous conditions. However, Dougherty Gap Road will remain closed today.
Road crews are actively... Read More.
Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election
Qualifying opens this week for candidates seeking to run in the special election to fill the vacant Georgia Senate District 53 seat, according to a call issued by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The special election is scheduled for March 10, 2026, and will be... Read More.