A Summerville man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in May during which he admitted to striking a Summerville Police officer in the face. John Howard Trammel, of 19 Church Street, Summerville, entered guilty pleas to obstruction of an officer and simple assault in Chattooga County Superior Court.
As part of his sentence, Trammel was ordered to serve three years on probation and pay $1,716 in fines. He was also required to complete 40 hours of community service and comply with conditions prohibiting the use of alcohol and illegal drugs. The sentence also calls for random drug testing and treatment.
The charges stem from a May 8 incident involving Summerville Police Officer Joshua Mitchell. Court documents state that Trammel admitted to striking Mitchell in the face while officers were responding to a call.
During the same incident, Trammel was also accused of damaging property belonging to Kaileigh Painter. According to court records, an air conditioner and a window were damaged.
