9 arrested in string of Newton County vehicle thefts, car break-ins
Six teens and three minors were arrested in a string of vehicle thefts and car break-in incidents in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.
Six teens and three minors were arrested in a string of vehicle thefts and car break-in incidents in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.
GBI seeks clues after airport worker's body found in river in 2018
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is asking the public for photos and videos as agents search for new clues in the 2018 murder of a vulnerable airport employee found dead in a Newton County river.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is asking the public for photos and videos as agents search for new clues in the 2018 murder of a vulnerable airport employee found dead in a Newton County river.
Newton County Schools hacking incident: FBI joins investigation
Newton County Schools identified unauthorized network activity that disrupted district systems right before the start of the school year.
Newton County Schools identified unauthorized network activity that disrupted district systems right before the start of the school year.
Four captured in Stone Mountain warrant operation on West Mountain Street
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested four people Friday during a warrant service operation on West Mountain Street in Stone Mountain.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested four people Friday during a warrant service operation on West Mountain Street in Stone Mountain.
Florida man killed on I-20 after stopping for boat trouble
An 82-year-old Florida man was struck and killed on Interstate 20 in Newton County early Thursday.
An 82-year-old Florida man was struck and killed on Interstate 20 in Newton County early Thursday.
Bizarre shooting report leads to massive Newton County drug bust, prison time
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years with the first 25 to be served in prison after pleading guilty Monday to numerous drug offenses.
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years with the first 25 to be served in prison after pleading guilty Monday to numerous drug offenses.
Life sentence for teen in Covington ambush murder
A teenager will serve at least 30 years of a life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a July 2023 ambush that killed a 15-year-old boy in Covington.
A teenager will serve at least 30 years of a life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a July 2023 ambush that killed a 15-year-old boy in Covington.
2 'dangerous' men wanted in Newton County gas station shooting
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find two dangerous suspects wanted for a shooting last Monday at a local gas station.
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find two dangerous suspects wanted for a shooting last Monday at a local gas station.
Gunshot victim found after crash in Newton County
Newton County authorities are investigating after a single-vehicle crash led deputies to discover one of the occupants had been shot.
Newton County authorities are investigating after a single-vehicle crash led deputies to discover one of the occupants had been shot.
2 injured in shooting at Covington party, deputies say
A Saturday night party in Covington turned violent when gunfire erupted, leaving two people hospitalized, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
A Saturday night party in Covington turned violent when gunfire erupted, leaving two people hospitalized, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
Newton County meth discovery: How a junk car held a $20K secret
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Neighbor arrested after man found dead in burning car in Covington
A 63-year-old man is in custody after police say he shot his neighbor and set the victim's vehicle on fire Monday night.
A 63-year-old man is in custody after police say he shot his neighbor and set the victim's vehicle on fire Monday night.
Newton County jury finds man guilty in 2023 shooting death of unarmed father
A jury convicted Jacarie Anttwonn Justice for the 2023 murder of Jacquavius Lackey at a Newton County home.
A jury convicted Jacarie Anttwonn Justice for the 2023 murder of Jacquavius Lackey at a Newton County home.
Mug shot released for Newton County shooting suspect
Authorities released the booking photo of 41-year-old Lavarous Cosby following his arrest Monday afternoon.
Authorities released the booking photo of 41-year-old Lavarous Cosby following his arrest Monday afternoon.
Stolen car linked to Newton County drive-by arrests
Lamarion Holman and Allon Johnson were arrested for two Newton County drive-by shootings.
Lamarion Holman and Allon Johnson were arrested for two Newton County drive-by shootings.
Man sentenced for Porterdale Bar and Grill shooting death
William Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2024 shooting death of Kyle Fowler.
William Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2024 shooting death of Kyle Fowler.
Police: Man fired at residents, broke into Newton home
A Covington man is in custody after authorities say he went on a shooting spree through a Newton County neighborhood Monday afternoon, firing at homes and people.
A Covington man is in custody after authorities say he went on a shooting spree through a Newton County neighborhood Monday afternoon, firing at homes and people.
GSP trooper shoots man after Newton County pursuit
A Georgia State Patrol trooper opened fire on a person outside Porterdale on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper opened fire on a person outside Porterdale on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed.