For Immediate Release: November 13, 2024

HCSO Apprehends Wanted Fugitive on Lake Chickamauga

Hamilton County, TN – This morning at approximately 9:50 am, the Soddy Daisy Police Department issued a BOLO alert regarding a red Chevrolet pickup belonging to Jason Lamar Schleif, who fled the scene of a domestic incident on Barbee Road prior to law enforcement’s arrival.

At approximately 10:30 am, HCSO patrol deputies were notified by an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) in the Highway 58 area of a vehicle registered to Schleif in the vicinity of Harrison Bay State Park. Deputies immediately responded and located the suspect’s unoccupied vehicle on Bay Marina Drive inside Harrison Bay State Park.

A search was begun of the immediate area, including the water as it was believed Schlief may have departed on a boat and could still be within the vicinity. In addition, a Command Post was set up and personnel with our Traffic, Special Operations, Marine Patrol, and UAS (drones) Units also responded to the scene. Hamilton County Emergency Management (EMA) personnel also responded to assist with drone operations.

After a short search, Schleif was located by deputies on a boat, across the lake, near Chester Frost Park where he was taken safely into custody without incident. He was then transferred to the custody of the Soddy Daisy Police Department to address the outstanding warrants below associated with their agency.

Aggravated Assault

Interference with a 911 Call

False Imprisonment

Reckless Endangerment

Vandalism

No mugshot is currently available at this time, however, a photo from his arrest is included.

Any questions pertaining to his charges or the original incident should be directed to the Soddy Daisy Police Department.