New charges against man in Hixson fentanyl overdose case

Mother of 2 overdosed last fall

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County investigators now have a new list of charges against a man from Lake View, Alabama.

About two weeks ago, they issued warrants for the arrest of Christopher Clay Garrison in connection with a fentanyl overdose death of a local mother in 2021.

The 36 year old mother of two died last October at Rock Bluff Road in Hixson.

Alabama police arrested Garrison on September first at his home.

Hamilton County authorities have since interviewed him and come up with the following charges:

1. Second Degree Murder (TCA 39-13-210 / Class A Felony) In relation to the Fentanyl (Schedule II Controlled Substance) Overdose Death of 36 year old victim.

2. Identity Theft (TCA 39-14-150 / Class D Felony)

3. Forgery over $1,000 (TCA 39-14-114 / Class E Felony)

4. Theft of Property over $1,000 (TCA 39-14-103 / Class E Felony)