$15,000 worth Star Trek memorabilia, swords are stolen from Catoosa County storage unit

Catoosa County detectives are investigating a theft case in which approximately $15,000 worth of Star Trek memorabilia and collectable swords and knives were stolen from a storage unit off U.S. 41 in Ringgold, police say.

According to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department, the incident was reported on Oct. 14, but the victim isn’t certain exactly when the theft occurred.

“He stated he was missing several hundred Star Trek collectable toys, ships and vintage action figures valued at approximately $10,000,” Deputy Aaron Thomas said. “Also missing were several collectable swords and knives valued at approximately $5,000.”

Anyone with information about the burglary or the missing items is encouraged to contact detective Timothy Busby at the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department at 706-935-2424.

Adam Cook, Catoosa County News

Destructive devices, firearms uncovered in Etowah High School case

Two Etowah High School students are in custody and warrants for their arrests issued after police received a tip about a potential threat to the school.

The two students, a male and a female, whose names have not yet been released, are expected to be charged after a search of at least one of their homes uncovered destructive devices, firearms and a personal journal, law enforcement said.

The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office was alerted by the Cherokee County School of Police Department of potential threats made against the school about 5 p.m. Monday, they said.

Sheriff Frank Reynolds said Tuesday afternoon that once his department was aware of the threats, they immediately worked with school police to apprehend the suspects and collect evidence, using search warrants Monday night and Tuesday.

Reynolds did not reveal the ages of the suspects, but said “they are not considered juveniles.” The relationship between the two suspects was not released.

Reynolds assured the community that there was no known threat at this time to Etowah High or the students. No additional security has been ordered for the school, he said.

Madison Hogan, Cherokee Tribune