Random Act Of Violence In Dalton Leads To 25 Year Prison Sentence Friday, July 23, 2021
Christopher Lamont Swanson, Jr.
Whitfield County Superior Court Judge Cindy Morris on Friday sentenced Christopher Lamont Swanson, Jr., 35, formerly of 203 Jordan St., Tunnel Hill, to serve a total of 25 years in prison, the maximum allowed, for aggravated battery upon a person over the age of 65 and for possession of a knife during the commission of the crime.
Swanson, represented by Summerville attorney Steve Miller, had entered a guilty plea to all charges without any negotiated plea agreement with the state.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Baxter who played a store surveillance video of the crime for Judge Morris prior to sentencing. Swanson and the victim, Richard Comer, 77, also of Tunnel Hill, were both standing in line at the Mapco gas station in Tunnel Hill. The two men did not know each other nor was there any prior dispute or
First Annual Catoosa County Run, White & Blue 5k Road Race And 1-Mile Fun Run Is July 3
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Battle Of The Badges Helps Increase Local Blood Supplies Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Sheriff Gary Sisk
Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk is turning up the heat to help save lives in the 7
th annual Battle of the Badges
2021 by encouraging all who can donate blood to give the gift of life on Friday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition between Sheriff Sisk and Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, in partnership with Blood Assurance. Last year, Walker County won a close victory by one donated unit of blood. Ultimately
Battle of the Badges 2020 was a big win for the region as donors in Catoosa and Walker counties contributed 171 blood units during the event, which benefited more than 500 people in regional health care facilities, it was stated.
Bonnie Joins The Catoosa County Sherriff’s Office Friday, May 21, 2021
McKamey Animal Center has helped Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office recruit a brand new team member – Therapy K-9 Officer, Bonnie.
Only a few weeks ago, Bonnie, was roaming the streets of Chattanooga. A McKamey Animal Center Animal Services Officer picked her up and brought her back to the Center. After her stray hold passed, she was placed into a foster home with Damon McCook, founder of Good Citizen K-9.
Mr. McCook quickly recognized the potential Bonnie had to become a therapy dog. Through partnership with Catoosa County Sherriff’s Office, Good Citizen K-9 and McKamey Animal Center, Bonnie has officially been announced as the newest addition of the Catoosa County Sherriff’s Office.
Sheriff: Man caught on camera before theft at Catoosa County home
By FOX 5 Digital Team
Published article
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. - Deputies are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of theft at a Catoosa County home.
Officials with the Catoosa County Sheriff s Office shared Ring doorbell video footage of the suspect on its Facebook page.
According to investigators, the man was caught on camera before committing theft at a home on Tunnel Hill Road on May 7.
In the video, the man is seen peeking into multiple windows and walking on the porch while scanning the property.
Officials have not said what was stolen from the home.
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