Stolen handgun, drugs seized in Newton County traffic stop
What began as a late-night traffic stop for running a red light quickly turned into a major felony arrest after deputies discovered two guns, packaged drugs and stacks of currency inside a car along SR 12.
What began as a late-night traffic stop for running a red light quickly turned into a major felony arrest after deputies discovered two guns, packaged drugs and stacks of currency inside a car along SR 12.
Domestic dispute leads to gunfire in Newton County; 1 injured
A 19-year-old Covington man is in custody after deputies said he shot at his girlfriend’s father during a violent domestic confrontation Tuesday evening.
A 19-year-old Covington man is in custody after deputies said he shot at his girlfriend’s father during a violent domestic confrontation Tuesday evening.
Man claiming to be deaf wanted in Covington gas station theft, police say
Covington police are asking for the public's help to identify a theft suspect who claimed to be deaf before escaping in an SUV earlier this month.
Covington police are asking for the public's help to identify a theft suspect who claimed to be deaf before escaping in an SUV earlier this month.
Midnight shooting ends in Salem Road McDonald's drive-thru arrest
A Newton County woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a Covington drive-thru Oct. 17.
A Newton County woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a Covington drive-thru Oct. 17.
Newton deputies clear potential drug lab reports on Bethany Road
Newton County sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a home off Bethany Road following reports of a potential hazardous materials situation.
Newton County sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a home off Bethany Road following reports of a potential hazardous materials situation.
Woman indicted after boyfriend found dead in shallow grave, deputies say
A Covington woman has been indicted on murder charges after her boyfriend was found dead and buried in a shallow grave behind a Newton County residence, authorities announced.
A Covington woman has been indicted on murder charges after her boyfriend was found dead and buried in a shallow grave behind a Newton County residence, authorities announced.
Kemp suspends Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes after new indictment
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes following new federal charges alleging conspiracy and false tax filings.
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes following new federal charges alleging conspiracy and false tax filings.
Why Piedmont is spending $600M on a new Newton County hospital
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
1 arrested in domestic-related shooting in Newton County, authorities say
One person was arrested, and another is in the hospital following a domestic-related shooting on Thursday in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.
One person was arrested, and another is in the hospital following a domestic-related shooting on Thursday in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.
Social Circle clarifies city status after state decertification
City leaders in Social Circle are clarifying that the municipality remains fully operational after state officials decertified it following a dispute with Newton County.
City leaders in Social Circle are clarifying that the municipality remains fully operational after state officials decertified it following a dispute with Newton County.
Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing
More than a decade after 19-year-old Morgan Bauer disappeared shortly after moving to Georgia, a Newton County jury has convicted Katelyn Goble in her killing.
More than a decade after 19-year-old Morgan Bauer disappeared shortly after moving to Georgia, a Newton County jury has convicted Katelyn Goble in her killing.
Man arrested for DUI on golf cart in Newton County, deputies say
Newton County sheriff's deputies arrested a driver for DUI following a traffic stop on a golf cart Thursday afternoon near a local golf course.
Newton County sheriff's deputies arrested a driver for DUI following a traffic stop on a golf cart Thursday afternoon near a local golf course.
Missing Newton County girl believed to be heading to Texas, deputies say
Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for Royciya Parker, a missing girl last seen in Covington who authorities believe may be traveling to Texas.
Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for Royciya Parker, a missing girl last seen in Covington who authorities believe may be traveling to Texas.
Ex-cop arrested after state probe into license plate database
Former Covington police officer Michael Bernard Dante Canty faces felony charges after state law enforcement officers arrested him Wednesday evening in Newton County.
Former Covington police officer Michael Bernard Dante Canty faces felony charges after state law enforcement officers arrested him Wednesday evening in Newton County.
Watch: Bodycam video shows when Covington officer was dragged
Newly released bodycam video shows a Covington police officer being dragged by a car during a traffic stop.
Newly released bodycam video shows a Covington police officer being dragged by a car during a traffic stop.
Newton County deputies find mushrooms, fentanyl and guns in home raid
Investigators seized fentanyl, mushrooms, LSD and methamphetamine during a Newton County drug arrest Tuesday.
Investigators seized fentanyl, mushrooms, LSD and methamphetamine during a Newton County drug arrest Tuesday.
Woman arrested after Covington officer dragged by car
A woman is in custody after a police officer was dragged by a car in Covington on Friday afternoon, according to police.
A woman is in custody after a police officer was dragged by a car in Covington on Friday afternoon, according to police.
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.