Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks on Columbia County shooting, death of deputy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks on Columbia County shooting, death of deputy

ATLANTA (WJBF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he is praying for the loved ones and colleagues impacted by Saturday's shooting.  "It just reminds us that we need to be thankful for our men and women in blue and our first responders because literally every time they go out the door they could be facing danger," said Kemp. "I have such high regard for them and want to keep that community and those families affected in my thoughts and prayers." …

Man Sentenced To 18 Years Without Parole After Shooting At Georgia Deputy

ShareA man with a history of felony convictions in Tennessee will spend nearly two decades in a Georgia prison after pleading guilty to shooting at a sheriff’s deputy and possessing methamphetamine in Catoosa County. What We Know: According to court records, Travis Downie pled guilty on February 25 in Catoosa County Superior Court to aggravated assault on a peace officer, possession of methamphetamine between 4 and 28 grams, stalking, harassing …

Ringgold man sentenced after shooting at sheriff's deputy, possessing meth

Travis Downie recently pled guilty to assault on an officer, stalking, and possession of meth after shooting at a Catoosa County Sheriff's Office patrol car. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Travis Downie Sentenced To Prison After Pleading Guilty To Firing At Catoosa Officer

Man Sentenced to 45 Years After Shooting at Catoosa County Deputy

Travis Downie pled guilty in Catoosa County Superior Court on February 25, 2025, to multiple charges including Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, Possession of Methamphetamine between 4 and 28 grams, Stalking, Harassing Communications, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The charges stem from a May 26, 2024, incident in which Downie fired several shots at a responding Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office patrol car on American Boule…

Hamilton County man pleads guilty to several charges in Catoosa County

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) —  A Hamilton County man has pleaded guilty to several charges, including shooting at a police officer and being in possession of meth. On May 26, 2024, Travis Downie fired several shots at a responding Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit. He then fled the scene and was later discovered by a K-9 officer, hiding nearby. According to the Lookout Mountain District Attorney’s Office, he was cooperative with authorities, …