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, and revealed where he’d hidden the firearm.
He was charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer
- Possession of Methamphetamine between 4 and 28 grams
- Stalking
- Harassing Communications
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Downie was sentenced to 45 years to serve 18 years without parole as a recidivist.
It was discovered that he has a lengthy felony record in Hamilton County.
