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Newton County Drugs Log; Jan. 15
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Jared Andrew Edward, 23, Newborn, Jan 9, Trafficking In Illegal Drugs

Amber Marie Leidig, 31, Covington, Jan 13, Poss. of Marijuana

Kelly Lorae Moulder, 26, Snellville, Jan 12, Poss. of Meth

James William Ray, 24, Oxford, Jan 10, Poss. of Meth

Justin Christopher Shumpert, 24, Monroe, Jan 11, Poss. of Marijuana

Kristi Michelle Slaughter, 33, Loganville, Jan 8, Poss. of Meth, Poss. Of Drug Related Objects

Lawrence George Amandola, 62, Oxford, Jan 7, Dui, Improper Lane Usage

Maurice Fabian Armstead, 30, Oxford, Jan 10, Poss. of Marijuana

Jamal Blow, 25, Stockbridge, Jan 10, Poss. of Marijuana

John Lawrence Conwell, 30, Covington, Jan 8, Dui, Improper Lane Usage

Jermaine Jerrell Duffey, 29, Covington, Jan 8, Poss. of Marijuana, Poss. of Drug Related Objects 

Patrick Desjon George, 25, Oxford, Jan 11, Dui, Reckless Driving

Donald Heath Hardigree, 40, Covington, Jan 7, Open Container

Michael Edward Hiott, 20, Covington, Jan 11, Poss. of Marijuana

Matthew Tyler Hodges, 21, Oxford, Jan 11, Poss. of Marijuana, Poss. of Schedule III Controlled

Zachary Tyler Hutcheson, 20, Oxford, Jan 11, DUI, Poss. of Marijuana

James Charles Johnson, 33, Jackson, Jan 12, Poss. of Marijuana

Joshua Dylan Kraft, 26, Covington, Jan 7, Poss. of Meth, Poss. of Schedule III Controlled

Jonathan David Lightner, 25, Conyers, Jan 7, Poss. of Drug Related Objects

O'carey O'dayne Prince, 17, Covington, Jan 10, Poss. of Marijuana

Daniel Edward Rainwater, 22, Oxford, Jan 11, Poss. of Marijuana, Poss. of Schedule III Controlled

 

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

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.