2nd man found guilty of 2022 Newton County shooting
A Newton County jury has convicted a second defendant in the 2022 killing of Charles Edward Stanley III.
A Newton County jury has convicted a second defendant in the 2022 killing of Charles Edward Stanley III.
Pedestrian killed on GA Highway 11 Wednesday morning
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian fatality after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Georgia Highway 11 near Adams Circle on Sept. 24.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian fatality after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Georgia Highway 11 near Adams Circle on Sept. 24.
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.
Man drowns at Hard Labor Creek State Park, officials say
A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.
A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.
Alcovy High School lockdown: Teen arrested for hoax active shooter call
A 16-year-old was arrested for falsely reporting an active shooter at Alcovy High School, prompting a lockdown and search.
A 16-year-old was arrested for falsely reporting an active shooter at Alcovy High School, prompting a lockdown and search.
Man arrested after car crash, shooting in Newton County, police say
A car crash in Newton County ended with a shooting that left one person injured and a man in custody, deputies say.
A car crash in Newton County ended with a shooting that left one person injured and a man in custody, deputies say.
Tyrese 'Trouble' Smith found guilty in Covington shooting death
Tyrese “Trouble” Smith was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons charges in the November 2023 killing of Baron “BJ” Kilpatrick in Covington.
Tyrese “Trouble” Smith was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons charges in the November 2023 killing of Baron “BJ” Kilpatrick in Covington.
Newton County 4-year-old found safe after taken to wrong daycare
Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.
Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.
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.
High-speed chase arrest: Newton County man charged in hit-and-run crash
Marquis Dukes is accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase after causing a hit-and-run crash on Cook Road.
Marquis Dukes is accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase after causing a hit-and-run crash on Cook Road.
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.
Teen dies in Covington police chase after allegedly running from checkpoint
A teen is dead after he ran from a police checkpoint and crashed his car. A passenger in the car was also injured.
A teen is dead after he ran from a police checkpoint and crashed his car. A passenger in the car was also injured.
Newton County students receive free laptops, school supplies
AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.
AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.
Heroic deputy saves the day for expectant mother stranded on Georgia highway
Deputy Matt Roberts assists an expectant mother with a flat tire on Interstate 20 during a hot Georgia afternoon.
Deputy Matt Roberts assists an expectant mother with a flat tire on Interstate 20 during a hot Georgia afternoon.
Missing woman may be a victim of sexual exploitation, deputies say
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl.
Lithonia man convicted of rape, child molestation in Newton County
Solomon Denham was convicted of multiple sex crimes, including rape and child molestation, involving two children under the ages of 14 and 10.
Solomon Denham was convicted of multiple sex crimes, including rape and child molestation, involving two children under the ages of 14 and 10.
Man convicted of 2023 shooting outside Covington Walmart
A Newton County jury has convicted David Ruffin, Jr. in connection with a 2023 shooting outside a Covington Walmart that left one employee injured.
A Newton County jury has convicted David Ruffin, Jr. in connection with a 2023 shooting outside a Covington Walmart that left one employee injured.
Man arrested for killing wife, son in Covington home Thursday
A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday
A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday
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.