3 arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County with speeds topping 130 mph
Izaiah Smith, 24, Kei’avion Thomas, 22, both of Atlanta, and Genesis Denton, 28, of Lynwood, Illinois, were charged with felony fleeing to elude, obstruction of officers, and marijuana possession. Smith was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, speeding, and other traffic infractions.
Izaiah Smith, 24, Kei’avion Thomas, 22, both of Atlanta, and Genesis Denton, 28, of Lynwood, Illinois, were charged with felony fleeing to elude, obstruction of officers, and marijuana possession. Smith was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, speeding, and other traffic infractions.
Serial robbery suspect caught with a bit of luck, police say
Fayetteville police have arrested a suspected serial robber who officers say hit stores twice this week. But when he came back a third time, officers were waiting for him.
Fayetteville police have arrested a suspected serial robber who officers say hit stores twice this week. But when he came back a third time, officers were waiting for him.
Georgia mother has kids toss bags of marijuana from SUV during high-speed chase, deputies say
A Columbus mother faces drug charges after deputies say she led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 85.
A Columbus mother faces drug charges after deputies say she led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 85.
Man fatally shot by Newnan officer during hostage situation, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one man died and no officers were injured during a shooting at a home in Newnan on Sunday evening.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one man died and no officers were injured during a shooting at a home in Newnan on Sunday evening.
Home Depot stores theft ring suspects arrested, police say
Several suspects connected to a theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores across the Atlanta area were arrested, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office announced.
Several suspects connected to a theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores across the Atlanta area were arrested, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office announced.
Coweta County deputies searching for missing 80-year-old man diagnosed with demetia
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office said Brendan Harrison, who also goes by BJ, was last seen at 10:15 Tuesday morning at an assisted living center on Corinth Road.
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office said Brendan Harrison, who also goes by BJ, was last seen at 10:15 Tuesday morning at an assisted living center on Corinth Road.
Funeral plans announced for Newnan School Resource Officer
Funeral arrangements are set for Officer Ricky Tostenson who served the Newnan Police Department as a School Resource Officer at Evans Middle School.
Funeral arrangements are set for Officer Ricky Tostenson who served the Newnan Police Department as a School Resource Officer at Evans Middle School.
Man abducts random woman over return of go-kart, deputies say
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office said 56-year-old Randy Lee Moreland faces charges after allegedly forcing a woman into a car at gunpoint during a seemingly random kidnapping on Jan. 4 in Coweta County.
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office said 56-year-old Randy Lee Moreland faces charges after allegedly forcing a woman into a car at gunpoint during a seemingly random kidnapping on Jan. 4 in Coweta County.
Veteran Georgia firefighter being remembered after losing battle with cancer
Donald "Bubba" Wayne Hammond was just 53 when he passed away from a long battle with esophageal cancer on Thursday.
Donald "Bubba" Wayne Hammond was just 53 when he passed away from a long battle with esophageal cancer on Thursday.
Omicron surge: Walmart closes stores in metro Atlanta for deep cleaning
Several Walmart stores in metro Atlanta are temporarily closing because of high cases of COVID-19.
Several Walmart stores in metro Atlanta are temporarily closing because of high cases of COVID-19.
Man arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County on New Year's Eve
Trevin Lee Nicholas, 26, was charged with narcotics possession with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, fleeing from police, reckless driving, and other traffic infractions.
Trevin Lee Nicholas, 26, was charged with narcotics possession with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, fleeing from police, reckless driving, and other traffic infractions.
Three arrested in Coweta County truck stop murder
Three men are under arrest for a Coweta County truck stop murder back in November.
Three men are under arrest for a Coweta County truck stop murder back in November.
Beloved Newnan School Resource Officer dies from COVID-19
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Newnan School Resource Officer hospitalized with COVID-19
The Newnan Police Department said School Resource Officer Ricky Tostenson is “courageously” fighting COVID-19 in a hospital.
The Newnan Police Department said School Resource Officer Ricky Tostenson is “courageously” fighting COVID-19 in a hospital.
Coweta County inmate found dead inside cell, GBI investigates
An inmate was found dead inside a jail cell, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
An inmate was found dead inside a jail cell, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
Newnan caregiver named 'hidden hero'
Dr. Precious Goodson was a wife and teacher before she was suddenly thrust into the role of a caregiver when her husband Leonard returned home from serving in the military.
Dr. Precious Goodson was a wife and teacher before she was suddenly thrust into the role of a caregiver when her husband Leonard returned home from serving in the military.
Woman injured, man arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County
A high-speed chase along Interstate 85 ended in a wreck that sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said.
A high-speed chase along Interstate 85 ended in a wreck that sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said.
Toddler killed in DUI crash
Samia Willaims was riding with her mother when the pair were struck head-on. An online effort is underway to help the family with medical and funeral expenses.
Samia Willaims was riding with her mother when the pair were struck head-on. An online effort is underway to help the family with medical and funeral expenses.
Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
Coweta deputies searching for car thieves targeting Newnan neighborhood
Coweta County deputies are searching for car thieves targeting a Newnan neighborhood.
Coweta County deputies are searching for car thieves targeting a Newnan neighborhood.