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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
74-year-old Covington man pleads guilty to violent assault of missing woman
Arnithal Freeman, 74, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated battery and stalking of Debra Ashby.
Arnithal Freeman, 74, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated battery and stalking of Debra Ashby.
Georgia lawmaker accused of illegally collecting pandemic benefits
Investigators say Henderson collected nearly $18,000 in unemployment benefits using false information.
Investigators say Henderson collected nearly $18,000 in unemployment benefits using false information.
Covington man arrested for death of pregnant teen in '74
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
Covington high-speed chase ends in crash; 2 arrested, officer injured
Two suspects were arrested after a stolen lawnmower investigation escalated into a police chase on I-20.
Two suspects were arrested after a stolen lawnmower investigation escalated into a police chase on I-20.
Covington apartment complex evacuated after retention pond floods
A retention pond flooded on Sunday due to heavy rain, causing several apartments to be evacuated the Housing Authority of the City of Covington.
A retention pond flooded on Sunday due to heavy rain, causing several apartments to be evacuated the Housing Authority of the City of Covington.
Newton County good Samaritan, deputies rescue man from burning house
The Newton County Sherriff's Office is recognizing two deputies and a bystander who saved a man from a burning house on July 24 in Covington.
The Newton County Sherriff's Office is recognizing two deputies and a bystander who saved a man from a burning house on July 24 in Covington.
Funeral plans announced for Covington double homicide victims
Funeral arrangements for Kowanda Richardson Glenn and her son Mikhail Glenn include visitation on Aug. 1 and a Celebration of Life service on Aug. 2.
Funeral arrangements for Kowanda Richardson Glenn and her son Mikhail Glenn include visitation on Aug. 1 and a Celebration of Life service on Aug. 2.
16-year-old arrested for May murder of Covington stepfather; family reacts
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.