Charles Eric BrownThe Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Monday for operating a chop shop in Lookout Valley.
Charles Eric Brown, 30, and two others – Lisa Brown and Alvin Brown – who still haven’t been arrested, are accused of stealing several vehicles and dismantling them for parts, according to court records.
It all started when Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies were called to a Hixson property where two brothers wanted to report stolen property, including an airboat.
Between both brothers, their stolen property was valued at more than $40,000, court records show.
A witness tipped detectives off to the whereabouts of the airboat: 3430 Harris Lane.