April 28, 2014

Sheriff Steve Wilson is warning citizens of a current scam being executed in Walker County involving jury duty summons. 

The caller will advise the victim that he or she has failed to show up for jury duty and as a result, they are in very big trouble.  The caller will then instruct the victim to go purchase a prepaid credit card with a substantial amount of funds.  After the card is purchased, the victim is advised to call the suspect back and give all the credit card information to him over the phone to cover cost of fines and fees. 

Sheriff Wilson cautions the public that neither the Sheriff’s Office nor the Clerk’s Office will ever telephone a citizen with these type of instructions. 

If you have been the victim or target of a jury duty scam, call Walker County E 911 dispatch at 706-375-7810.  A deputy will be dispatched to your home or business.

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Sheriff Steve Wilson
Board Chairman
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit
Drug Task Force

PRESS RELEASE
MARCH 20, 2014

On March 19, 2014, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force served three search warrants in Chattooga County and one search warrant in cob County, Georgia. Four (4) arrest warrants were also served, with a fifth arrest made on related charges.

A controlled delivery of eight (8) ounces of uncut “Ice” methamphetamine led to the arrest of the following subjects:

Felix Moreno Garcia
DOB 7/10/81
38 Cedar Street
Summerville, Georgia

Fabian Pineda Garcia
DOB 9/11/85
38 Cedar Street
Summerville, GA

Pedro Castro
DOB 9/11/85
17 Cedar Street
Summerville, GA

Jimmy Fowler
346 Melba Drive
Trion, GA

Jesus Garcia Mosqueda
DOB 2/11/68
38 Cedar Street
Summerville, GA

The search warrants yielded additional amounts of uncut “Ice” methamphetamine, firearms and cash.

A stash of firearms, military grade ballistic gear and small arms ammunition were discovered at one of the search warrant locations. These items were packaged and prepared to be shipped to a location in Central America.

Total amont of uncut “Ice” methamphetamine seized in yesterday’s operation approaches two (2) kilograms. Once processed, the “Ice” has a potential street value in excess of $250,000.

Please direct all media inquiries and photograph requests to Sheriff Mark Shrader, Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, 706-857-3411.

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 March 11, 2014 

Churches Target of Thefts 

Two Lookout Mountain, Georgia, churches have become victims of theft after metal thieves struck the houses of worship Sunday night / Monday morning, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson. 

Three HVAC units, valued at $10,000, were destroyed at Ascalon Baptist Church, 109 Ascalon Road, Rising Fawn, Georgia.  Thieves removed the coil condensers and copper. 

Four HVAC units, valued at $12,000, were damaged at Lookout Mountain Assembly of God, 6083 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, Georgia.  The coil condensers and copper were taken from these units. 

Walker County detectives are reviewing some similarities to the recent Dade County church HVAC thefts. 

Detectives are looking for a black Ford pickup truck, late 1990’s or early 2000 year model, with a long wheel base that was seen in the parking lot of Ascalon Baptist Church on Sunday night. 

Anyone with information should contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 706-638-1909 or www.walkerso.com to leave an anonymous tip.

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On Wednesday January 9^th 2014 during the Walker County Commissioner’s meeting, Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson and Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell presented Proclamations to those involved in the lifesaving and firefighting efforts during a house fire that occurred on October 24^th 2013 in Chickamauga, Georgia.

The Proclamations were presented to Walker County Sheriff’s Deputies Zach Simpson, Josh Mathis, and Shawn Carter, Walker County Emergency Services Dispatchers Scott Wooten, Catessa Blansit, and Lisa Pless as well as Walker County Emergency Services.

All were commended for their efforts during a house fire that occurred at 117 South Forrest road in Chickamauga where Nicole Kenney and her two children were rescued from their home during an active house fire.

The Deputies and E-911 dispatchers also received gifts from the Kenny’s during the presentation.

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Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson announced Friday afternoon that a felony criminal warrant has been issued for the arrest of Marcus Eugene Sutton, charging him with murder. 

Sutton is accused with the late Wednesday night shooting death of Anderson “Andy” Watts at 22 Fisher Road, Rossville, Georgia.

Sutton is described as a black male, 20 years of age, 5’6″, 160 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.

Sheriff Wilson describes Sutton as armed and extremely dangerous.

Anyone who knows Sutton’s whereabouts is asked to call Walker County dispatch at 706-375-7810 or Crime Stoppers at 423-698-3333.

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Sheriff Steve Wilson says they are looking for Marcus Sutton, 20, who they say was at the apartment at or around the time of the shooting. Sutton is facing four felony charges including, aggravated assault, reckless conduct, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and violation of probation. All four charges stem from an incident two weeks prior to last night’s shooting. 

The Walker County officials responded to a shots fire called at an apartment complex on Fisher Road shortly after 11:30pm on Wednesday.
When police arrived, they found a 23year old man dead with multiple gun shot wounds.
Sheriff Steve Wilson says the victim had been staying with a resident at the complex for a few days.
The tenant was out of the apartment walking a dog when the shooting happened.

If you have any information on the whereabouts please call 706-638-1909 ext 245 or 706-375-7810. You can leave a tip here as well. You may also email info to swilson@walkerso.com or srogersjr@walkerso.com or bcagle@walkerso.com

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PRESS RELEASE

On Monday October 7, 2013, at approximately 8:34 PM, Walker County 911 received a call of a shooting at 1039 Old Dalton Road, Lafayette.  When the responding officers arrived on the scene, they found a male subject deceased.  The investigation provided information of a male and female subject who left the scene just prior to the officer’s arrival. 

The victim was identified at the scene as Roy Leonard McKeehan, Jr., 63 years of age, of Lafayette, Georgia.  The victim appeared to have a possible gunshot wound and trauma to his head and neck area.  The exact cause of death will be determined pending autopsy results.

A lookout was issued for the vehicle seen leaving the scene.  Early into the investigation, Chattooga County, Georgia, sheriff’s deputies came into contact with a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle.  While attempting to stop the vehicle , the driver of the vehicle led Chattooga County authorities on a chase into Cherokee County, Alabama.

According to authorities in Cherokee County, Alabama, the driver of the vehicle lost control of his vehicle and crashed.  Upon authorities approaching the suspect’s vehicle, the driver appeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The suspect / driver of the vehicle was identified as Daniel Chad Marks, age 35, of Lafayette, Georgia.

A female occupant of the vehicle was unharmed; she is being questioned and interviewed by authorities.

The investigation is on-going. 

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On Tuesday October 1st 2013 at 10 a.m. there will be a public sale.

The sale will take place at the Court House Annex parking

 lot located on East Villanow Street in Lafayette.

This will be an auction sale.

The boat that is up for bids is a 2006 21 ft. Bullet Boat with

 A Mercury Pro XS 225 motor and boat trailer.

If you would like more info on the boat or sale contact the

L.M.J.C. Drug Task Force at 706-638-5570 

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The Walker County Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will be closed on the following days

Monday September 16^th 2013

Monday October 14^th 2013

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Wednesday November 27^th 2013, Thursday November 28^th 2013, and Friday November 29^th 2013.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

Tuesday December 24^th 2013, Wednesday December 25^th 2013 and Thursday December 26^th 2013.

NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

Tuesday December 31^st 2013 and Wednesday January 1^st 2014.

During these times we will not be doing fingerprinting.

The Walker County Court House will be closed on the following days:

Monday September 16^th 2013

Monday October 14^th 2013

Wednesday November 27 2013

Thursday December 26^th 2013

Tuesday December 31^st 2013

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Steve Wilson
Post Office Box 767
Lafayette, Georgia  30728
706-638-1909 Ext. 231
706-638-6398 (Fax)

PRESS RELEASE

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant from
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

The Walker County Sheriff’s office has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to purchase the Intoxilyzer 9000. 

The Intoxilyzer 9000 is utilized in obtaining the implied consent state administered breath test for prosecution of DUI offenders.

 According to GOHS data, there were 298 alcohol related fatalities in Georgia in 2010, and 52,775 impaired driving arrests during FY 2010.

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