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CPD investigating vehicle break-ins at City Pond Park
City Park Pond
Darryl Welch
Updated: Apr 18, 2018, 2:08 PM
Published: Apr 18, 2018, 2:06 PM

COVINGTON, Ga. – Investigators with the Covington Police Department are looking for whoever is responsible for multiple car break-ins at City Pond Park Friday evening.

According to CPD incident reports, the smash and grab thefts occurred while the victims were watching youth league baseball games at the park.

Purses containing cash and credit cards, along with spare car keys, a garage door opener and small electronics were reported stolen after the thieves reportedly busted out car windows.

According to the reports, no one reported seeing the thefts.
Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspected arsonist
arson suspect ncso
The suspect is believed to be a young Black male who is pictured wearing a pastel t-shirt, dark pants and white shoes. - photo by Courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office
Kate Verity
Published: Mar 13, 2025, 8:24 PM

NEWTON COUNTY — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NSCO) is seeking the community’s help in identifying and gaining information regarding an arson suspect. 

According to the NCSO, on Friday, March 7 at around 2:30 p.m., the pictured individual is believed to have deliberately started a fire at the Silos Clubhouse.

The NCSO is requesting that residents of the Ellington Community check their cameras during the Friday afternoon time frame. Videos can be emailed to alberto@newtonsheriffga.org.

If anyone has any information regarding the case, including recognizing the suspected arsonist, call Investigator Alberto at 678-625-1429.

There is no information currently available about the fire itself or any damage it may have caused. The Covington News has reached out to the NCSO and Newton County Fire Services for more information regarding the incident.