CHATTANOOGA — The East Ridge Police Department arrested Abby Leigh Hill, age 29, on October 3, 2026, on charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, deliver, or manufacture, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm while in commission of a felony, and three counts of child endangerment.

The Chattanooga Police Department made multiple arrests on October 3. Cornelius Deonta Benn, age 32, was charged with interference with process, evading arrest, and light law violation. Tyler Marquise Blackwell, age 30, faced two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to go armed. Perry Sherord Calloway, age 41, was charged with assault and driving on a revoked, suspended, or canceled license.

Other arrests on October 3 included Ricky Storm Casey, age 26, arrested by the Soddy Daisy Police Department on a charge of failure to appear. Caleb Edwin Higgs, age 29, was arrested by the Red Bank Police Department.

Timeline

On October 3, 2026, the Chattanooga Police Department arrested Stephanie Morales-Perez, age 23, on a charge of domestic assault. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Lauri John Thomas Moyle, age 44, on a charge of domestic assault. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Darin Marquis Skillern, age 44, on charges of driving under the influence, implied consent law violation, drivers financial responsibility violation, and driving left of center line.

The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Justin Kyle Sutton, age 30, on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Jasmine Nicole Vinson, age 22, on charges of driving under the influence, implied consent law violation, and driving without a driver's license or with an expired license.

On October 3, 2026, the Chattanooga Police Department arrested Dennis Daniel Washington, age 32, on a charge of domestic assault. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Maria Ann Wilkey, age 47, on a charge of failure to appear. The Chattanooga Police Department arrested Dewayne Lee Williams, age 25, on charges of possession of a firearm during a felony and drugs general category for resale.

On October 3, 2026, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Mark Eric Hayes, age 37, on charges of violation of probation and possession of a firearm. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Betty Omeishia Leath, age 29, on charges of vandalism/malicious mischief and domestic assault. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Johnny McCallum Jr. age 41, on a charge of being a fugitive for a crime in Catoosa.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher Allen Parker, age 36. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Kenneth Dewayne Phillips, age 36, on a charge of criminal trespassing.

On October 3, 2026, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Jack Leon Small, age 44, on a charge of driving on a revoked, suspended, or canceled license. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Trammell Lajuan Woods, age 34, on charges of following too closely and driving on a suspended license.

What's New

Additional reporting indicates that Abby Leigh Hill was arrested by the East Ridge Police Department on charges including possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and three counts of child endangerment on October 1, 2026, according to reports Report published by Chattanoogan.com. The East Ridge Police Department has a history of prioritizing drug enforcement, particularly in cases involving methamphetamine and child endangerment, as seen in previous arrests related to similar charges.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has a dedicated Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit (NSI) that collaborates with federal agencies like the DEA and FBI to combat drug trafficking, including methamphetamine distribution. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has served as the constitutional and primary law enforcement agency in Hamilton County since 1819, with a historical mandate to protect unincorporated areas and collaborate with municipal departments for jurisdictional clarity. HCSO deputies have authority to serve warrants across Hamilton County, including municipal boundaries, but municipal police departments typically handle incidents within their own jurisdictions per Tennessee constitutional guidelines. In 2023, HCSO Investigative Services handled 12% of all criminal investigations in unincorporated Hamilton County, with a focus on narcotics trafficking and child endangerment cases, according to the agency's statistical review. Primary sources: hcsheriff.gov, hcsheriff.gov (2)

Why It Matters

The arrest of Abby Leigh Hill shows ongoing law enforcement efforts against methamphetamine distribution and child endangerment in Hamilton County. The East Ridge Police Department's focus on these charges aligns with broader regional priorities, as evidenced by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office's dedicated Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit collaborating with federal agencies. This unit works with the DEA and FBI to combat drug trafficking, including methamphetamine distribution.

Jurisdictional cooperation remains central to local law enforcement operations. While the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has served as the primary agency for unincorporated areas since 1819, municipal departments like East Ridge Police handle incidents within their boundaries. In 2023, HCSO Investigative Services handled 12% of all criminal investigations in unincorporated Hamilton County, focusing on narcotics trafficking and child endangerment cases. The inclusion of multiple agencies in recent arrests demonstrates the collaborative nature of public safety efforts in the region.