Whitfield County

March 30, 2024

Two men charged by Dalton PD for January drive-by shooting near downtown

The Dalton Police Department has charged two men for their roles in a January 28th drive-by shooting near downtown Dalton. Joshua Lee Edwards, 36, of Dalton was charged with two counts…

Whitfield County

March 30, 2024

Dalton PD swears in new officer at Public Safety Commission meeting

The Dalton Police Department's newest officer was introduced to the members of the Public Safety Commission on Tuesday morning before taking his oath of office. Officer Shane Warnix graduated from…

Whitfield County

February 29, 2024

US Marshals tracks down and arrests Dalton road rage shooting suspect in Florida

The United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force arrested 29-year old Damien E’Shaud Johnson on Thursday morning in Ft. Pierce, Florida on warrants connected to a January road rage shooting…

Whitfield County

February 22, 2024

18-year old arrested after stabbing teenager six times during fight Monday night at Dalton park

One man is in custody after a Monday night fight that ended with a juvenile teenager being stabbed multiple times. The teenage victim was taken to an area hospital with…

Whitfield County

January 28, 2024

Dalton PD investigating Sunday afternoon road rage shooting on West Walnut, no injuries reported

The Dalton Police Department is investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting on West Walnut Avenue that apparently stemmed from a road rage incident. No one was injured in the shooting. Dalton…

Whitfield County

January 28, 2024

Dalton PD investigating drive-by shooting near downtown that injured man Sunday afternoon

The Dalton Police Department is investigating a late Sunday afternoon drive-by shooting that left one man with an injury that is not considered to be life-threatening. Investigators do not believe…

Whitfield County

December 31, 2023

Dalton man arrested for DUI after being stopped for speeding in Whitfield County

According to a Whitfield County Sheriff's Office incident report, On December 19th, 2023, at 2:09 AM, Deputy Vazquez observed a maroon 2003 Mazda MX-5 traveling at a high rate of…

Whitfield County

December 31, 2023

North Carolina man arrested for DUI after driving all over the roadway in Whitfield County

According to a Whitfield County Sheriff's Office incident report, On December 18th, 2023, at 12:08 AM, Deputy Hall performed a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet Cruze at the North…

Whitfield County

December 31, 2023

Resaca man wanted by probation arrested after fleeing deputies in Whitfield County

According to a Whitfield County Sheriff's Office incident report, On December 17th, 2023, at 11:45 AM, Sergeant Southern was driving to 519 Moriah Noel Drive to see if Thomas Chad…

Whitfield County

December 31, 2023

Dalton couple arrested for violently molesting child while strung out on drugs in Whitfield County

According to a Whitfield County Sheriff's office incident report, On December 9th, 2023, at 3:50 p.m., Deputy Singleton was dispatched to 805 Professional Boulevard regarding possible child abuse that had…

Gordon County, Whitfield County