Zachary Chandler

Name:
Chandler, Zachary Brice

Date of Booking:
03/21/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Distributing Obscene Material

Criminal Trespass-Damage to property under $500

Obstructing or Hindering Persons making Emergency Phone Calls

Simple Battery-Family Violence

Agg Assault

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on March 21, 2026]

On 03/21/26 I, Sergeant Hunt completed a phone call for a delayed Domestic incident at [1000 BLOCK] North Chattanooga Street. I made contact with listed other [REDACTED], who is a registered nurse at Common Spirit Hospital in Ringgold, Georgia. Mrs. [REDACTED] advised she was informed by listed complainant/victim [VICTIM #1] that she wanted to report a domestic incident that occurred earlier on the same listed date.

I made contact with Mrs. [VICTIM #1] and spoke with her about her account of the events that occurred. Due to Mrs. [VICTIM #1] being at the hospital I spoke with her by phone. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she was caught cheating on Mr. Chandler and during their entire interaction Mr. Chandler would not allow her to have her phone and was actively posting on her social media accounts. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] would discover later Mr. Chandler was posting her private explicit photos.

Mr. Chandler informed Mrs. [VICTIM #1] that her life was ruined after he forwarded her photos across several platforms (messages, tiktok, discord). Mr. Chandler allowed Mrs. [VICTIM #1] to leave and gave her phone back to her and informed her if she returned he would contact law enforcement. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated she had to contact her parents who drove eight hours back to her, who then took her to Common Spirit hospital at 1900 hours. Corporal Phillips met with Mrs. [VICTIM #1] to photograph and collect additional evidence of Mrs. [VICTIM #1] bruises and injuries.

Corporal Phillips also collected a statement from Mrs. [VICTIM #1] which stated the following;

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised on the above listed date listed offender Zachary Chandler had discovered Mrs. [VICTIM #1] was sending explicit photos and message other people online. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised Mr. Chandler grew upset and requested Mrs. [VICTIM #1] to leave the residence. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she asked Mr. Chandler to work and resolve their issues, however Mr. Chandler stated “this is ending on my terms”.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised Mr. Chandler then took her phone and prevented her from accessing the phone. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she attempted to get her phone from Mr. Chandler when he proceeded to roundhouse kick her in the abdomen area. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she fell over the toilet and into the shower.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated she was thrown on the bed repeatedly and struck by Mr. Chandler in the head with a closed fist, his shoes, and a belt. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. Chandler tied her ankles and she attempted to leave by going out the window and getting her ipad to call 911. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated Mr. Chandler exited the residence and told Mrs. [VICTIM #1] to come back into the residence or he would beat her outside for everyone to see.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] upon returning inside the residence was told by Mr. Chandler to get her things, which he already packed, and she needed to leave. While telling Mrs. [VICTIM #1] this information Mr. Chandler advised Mrs. [VICTIM #1] he posted her nude photos and acts onto social media platforms like TikTok and Discord. Mr. Chandler proceeded to change the email, the password, and removing the apps off of Mrs. [VICTIM #1] device preventing her from accessing the accounts again.

After Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’s phone was almost dead, Mr. Chandler informed Mrs. [VICTIM #1] she needed to get into her vehicle and go to her dad’s residence as he also was informed of the situation. It was later determined Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’s father listed other [REDACTED], was also one of the person’s Mr. Chandler sent the explicit content of Mrs. [VICTIM #1] to as well. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] also advised there was damage to one of the doors in the residence, where Mr. Chandler punched the door and Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated she felt she was in danger of receiving a violent injury but Mr. [CHANDLER] struck the door behind her instead of striking her.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised as she was reversing to leave the area, Mr. Chandler stated if his Judge firearm was not in the dresser he would shoot her. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised once she arrived at her parents after Mr. Chandler packed all of her belongings into her vehicle, she discovered Mr. Chandler had poured her shampoo and conditioner all over her electronics. Due to Mrs. [VICTIM #1] being at the hospital and no other person available at the time I advised Mrs. [VICTIM #1] we would conduct a follow up to photograph the damage electronics and vinyl discs. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] photos of markings and swelling from the physical altercation with Mr. Chandler will be attached.

Once Corporal Phillips made contact with Mrs. [VICTIM #1] and photographed the markings and injuries and collected a statement, I made my way to [1000 BLOCK] North Chattanooga Street to speak with Mr. Chandler and get his side of events. I was advised by Corporal Phillips that based on the observations and photos attached there is probable cause to arrest Mr. Chandler.

I arrived at the incident location and noticed the front door was ajar and no one in the living room. I attempted to make contact and was advised by Officer Haven, Mr. Chandler was inside asleep. Contact with Mr. Chandler was made and came to the front of the residence where I spoke with him about the incident.

Upon asking Mr. Chandler what occurred, Mr. Chandler stated Mrs. [VICTIM #1] has been cheating on him since September, this time she caught her messaging or exchanging with two guys at once, and he packed all of her belongings and told her to go to her dads. I asked Mr. Chandler about the injuries and he looked surprised and puzzled about the inquire. I advised him further of the situation and Mr. Chandler stated she did not get them from him. Based on the totality of the circumstances, Mr. [CHANDLER] was placed in handcuffs behind the back. The handcuffs were checked for fit and double locked to prevent tightening.

Mr. Chandler was allowed to secure his residence and collect shoes before leaving. Mr. Chandler was transported to Walker County Detention without issue. Once at Detention, Mr. Chandler was turned over to and accepted by Walker County Detention staff. Based on Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’s statement and signs of handprints observed around her neck, Mr. Chandler was charged with Aggravated Assault-strangulation.

Mr. Chandler is also charged with Battery-Family Violence due to several signs of bruising with discoloration and knots forming from being struck on Mrs. [VICTIM #1]. Mr. Chandler is charged with Hindering of 911 call, as Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she needed to call 911 and Mr. Chandler took her phone preventing her from calling, and when Mrs. [VICTIM #1] attempted to retrieve her Ipad did tell Mrs. [VICTIM #1] he would cause physical harm should she not return to the residence. Mr. Chandler is also charged with Criminal Trespass-Damages as without permission form Mrs. [VICTIM #1] did intention damage her property by pouring shampoo and condition on them.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] stated the cost for the damaged property as follows; Vinyl disc five of them valued at $30 dollars, one Vinyl disc at $70 dollars, and one Vinyl disc at $55 dollars. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] gaming controllers were damaged and valued two for $60 dollars each, a headset valued at $20 dollars, a mouse valued at $60 dollars, and Keyboard valued at $110 dollars.

Due to Mr. Chandler sending out Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’s explicit photos without her permission to do so, when during the course of their arguement and when he took posession of Mrs. [VICTIM #1]’s phone began uploading explicit sexual material to her social media accounts. Mr. Chandler si charged with Distributing obscene material. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] was provided with a Family Crisis Service card and explained the process going forward.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on March 21, 2026]

On 03/21/2026 at 2020 hours I, Cpl. Phillips was out at 4710 Battlefield Pkwy (CommonSpirit) in Ringgold in reference to a Follow-up Investigation.

Upon arriving I met with listed Victim [VICTIM #1] who was very distraught and stressed from the incident that occurred earlier this date with her and listed Arrestee (Zachery Chandler). While speaking with [VICTIM #1] I was able to observe her injuries and obtained photographs of her injuries. While observing the injuries I noticed substantial bruising all up [VICTIM #1]’s left arm and left wrist. I also observed swelling/knots on top of her head and several knots behind her right ear.

[VICTIM #1] also informed me that she had swelling on her left side waistline/hip from the incident. [VICTIM #1] had substantial bruising and red marks on the right side and left side of her neck and from what [VICTIM #1] stated was from the Arrestee grabbing her neck.

All images of the marks and bruises were photographed and attached to this report. [VICTIM #1] was also informed and provided with a pamphlet with Crisis intervention assistance and TPO assistance information.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #3 on March 22, 2026]

On 03/22/2026 Mrs. [VICTIM #1] arrived at the LaFayette Police Department where she met to conduct a follow up investigation and provided the items that were damaged. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] pulled up with several items in white trash bags and on the outside it was observed some black tar like liquid through out the bag. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] opened a second bag that smelled of mouth wash. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] moved the items to the table to better have the items examined and so I could photograph the items.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] provided an updated listed on the items that were damaged by Mr. Chandler and what they were valued. Inside of the bag were several empty bottles of shampoo and other personal care products, I believe was used to damage Mrs. [VICTIM #1] belongings. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised her Microphone $60, Black and White Headset $260, hair dryer $30, Dr. Groot $70, Hair mask $30, Coach Purse $50, heater $30, and all of her vinyls and CD collection $250 dollars.

Mrs. [VICTIM #1] advised she attempted to retrieve the rest of her items, however; the locks to the residence was changed. Contact was made with Mr. Chandler family who met with Mrs. [VICTIM #1] and allowed her to retrieve her items. Mrs. [VICTIM #1] recovered all her items and at the time of 2200 hours, Did advise she no longer has anything to do with [1000 BLOCK] North Chattanooga Street.

[End of Narrative]