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UPDATED: Man seriously injured in Newton drive-by shooting
Sheriff's Office seeking information on vehicle, Crime Stoppers offering reward
BOLO vehicle
The Newton County Sheriff's Office issued a BOLO today for this vehicle after a Monday drive-by shooting left a man seriously injured. - photo by Newton County Sheriff's Office
Tom Spigolon
Updated: Mar 25, 2021, 11:19 AM
Published: Mar 23, 2021, 7:20 PM

UPDATE: The sheriff's office on Wednesday released a video of the vehicle they are seeking in relation to this incident. 

COVINGTON, Ga. — Newton County Sheriff's deputies today were seeking the public's help and Crime Stoppers was offering a reward a day after a man was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in a west Newton neighborhood Monday.

The victim, a 21-year-old man, sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital after "an unknown person" discharged a firearm from the vehicle on Spring Lake Terrace., said sheriff's office spokesperson Caitlin Jett.

The sheriff's office issued a BOLO — be on the lookout — notice on its social media for the public to watch out for a light-colored 2006 or 2007 Honda Accord today after the Monday shooting in the Silos subdivision off Spring Road.

Those with information are asked to call Investigator French at 678-625-1429 or email cfrench@newtonsheriffga.org.

Information also could earn the call a $2,000 reward through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.


Drive-by footage

Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for this vehicle in relation to a drive-by shooting.
By: Courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying suspected arsonist
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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.