Former Lookout Mt. Drug Task Force Agent Charged After Alleged Excessive Force Incident

Former Lookout Mt. Drug Task Force Agent charged after alleged excessive force incident

Deputies reported witnessing what they believed to be excessive force used by one agent after the suspect was handcuffed.

Former Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force agent arrested for using excessive force on suspect

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  A former Trion Police Department (TPD) officer and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) Drug Task Force agent has been arrested for using excessive force on a suspect. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., the LMCJ Drug Task Force attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle near Ridgeway Road. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader said the motorcycle refused to comply, and a pursuit was initiated.…

Now Former Trion Police Officer Jailed for Using Excessive Force

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm, two agents with Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force attempted to stop a motorcycle north of Trion near Ridgeway Road. The motorcycle refused to stop, and the pursuit continued eventually making its way to Wade Drive off Mahan Road. Deputies were heading towards the chase but didn’t arrive on scene until the motorcycle was… Source