Chuckey Woman Arrested for Hit-and-Run

Authorities say the charges stem from a December 2025 vehicle crash on Liberty Hill Road.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A 42-year-old woman from Chuckey, Tennessee has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred on December 30, 2025 on Liberty Hill Road. The Washington County Sheriff's Office located and took the woman, identified as Samantha Sauls, into custody on Thursday.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents can have serious consequences for victims and raise public safety concerns in local communities. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement efforts to investigate and apprehend those responsible for such crimes.

The details

According to authorities, the charges against Samantha Sauls stem from a vehicle crash that took place on Liberty Hill Road on December 30, 2025. Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office were able to locate and arrest Sauls on Thursday.

  • The incident occurred on December 30, 2025.
  • Sauls was arrested by deputies on Thursday.

The players

Samantha Sauls

A 42-year-old woman from Chuckey, Tennessee who has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident.

Keith Sexton

The Washington County Sheriff who oversaw the investigation that led to Sauls' arrest.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with prosecutors determining the appropriate charges and a judge deciding on bail and other pre-trial matters.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all drivers to remain at the scene of an accident and cooperate with law enforcement investigations, as hit-and-run crashes can have serious consequences for victims and the broader community.