Special K-9 help for missing LaFayette woman

Walker County authorities are getting special K-9 help from 'across the pond' in their search for missing 9-1-1 dispatcher Theresa Parker. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says Eddie, a springer spaniel along with his handler Martin Grime, are coming over from the United Kingdom. They will be in LaFayette for several days to assist in the search for Parker, who's been missing since March. Grime says his dog can pick up forensic evidence that even other K-9 units can't detect--such as blood samples too small to be seen by the human eye. Sam Parker, a former LaFayette police officer, has been named a person of interest in the case.

Officer arrested second time in Walker County case

A Lafayette police officer has been arrested a second time in connection to the case of a missing 9-1-1 dispatcher in Walker County.

Former officer Ben Chaffin was arrested Tuesday--charges include violation of oath by public officer, tampering with evidence, and computer invasion of privacy.

Chaffin is a former co-worker of Theresa Parker, who has been missing since March 21st. Chaffin was first arrested in April on charges of making false statements relating to the investigation.

Officer arrested for making false statements

A northwest Georgia police officer has been charged with making false statements in the investigation into a missing 911 dispatcher. Lafayette police officer Harbin Chaffin is a supervisor on the same shift as Theresa Parker’s ex-husband Sam Parker. Theresa Parker has been missing since March 21st. Investigators are not releasing details about Chaffin’s alleged false statements.