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Newton County Jail Log 12/31
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o Anissa Harot Meachum, 38, Sandy Springs, Dec. 22. Deposit account fraud.
o William Shane Parham, 33, Social Circle, Dec. 23. Disorderly conduct.
o Andrew Christopher Peeples, 48, Powder Springs, Dec. 23. Probation violation.
o Cedric O'Neal Perry, 40, 750 Stewart Road, Covington, Dec. 18. Failure to appear, registration and license required.
o Barbara Diane Ray, 56, Monticello, Dec. 23. Improper lane usage, DUI.
o Andrew Louis Rolley, 24, Jonesboro, Dec. 17. Probation violation.
o Sergino Pedro Samuels, 23, 260 Spring Lake Terrace, Covington, Dec. 17. Obstruction or hindering law enforcement officer, criminal use of an article (possession of firearm).
o Beverly Ann Schaner, 51, Conyers, Dec. 23. Theft by deception.
o Joshua Brian Sheltz, 22, 8120 Cardav Court, Covington, Dec. 18. Criminal attempt to commit felony.
o Quentin Maurice Sims, 22, 10210 South Dinah circle, Covington, Dec. 23. Driving without headlights, possession, manufacture, distribution of controlled substance.
o Demario Antwone Smith, 23, 220 Jack Neely Road, Covington, Dec. 17. Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, felony possession of marijuana with intent.
o Richard Terry St. Clair, 17, 35 Clay Court, Covington, Dec. 17. Disorderly conduct.
o Gerald Demetrius Strong Sr., 38, 6112 Pine Needle Dr., Covington, Dec. 21. Theft by receiving stolen property.
o Shedrick Tyrell Thomas, 39, 45 Pebblebrook Court, Covington, Dec. 20. DUI, open container.
o Charone Antonio Walker, 25, 440 Lang Road, Covington, Dec. 21. Bench warrant, speeding.
o Jennifer Ann Wammock, 34, Swainsboro, Dec. 17. Possession of cocaine, first degree forgery.
o Desmond Sherodrick White, 24, 50 Anderson Circle, Dec. 20. DUI, driving without headlight.
o McKeever Lakisha White, 35, Madison, Dec. 18. Probation violation.
o Jesson Christopher Whited, 33, Conyers, Dec. 19. Possession of Schedule I & II drug (methamphetamine), possession of a Schedule III & IV drug, drugs to be kept in original container, possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
o Curtis Bell Williams, 52, 50 Cedar Terrace, Covington, Dec. 17. Forgery in the first degree.
o Mark Elliston Winders Jr., 18, 130 Shepherd Road, Covington, Dec. 21. Criminal trespass.
o Paul George Witter, 21, 35 Trinity Lane, Covington, Dec. 18. Criminal trespass, theft by receiving stolen property, theft by taking.
o Frank Patrick Wooten, 56, Madison, Dec. 22. Public drunkenness.

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.