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Newton County Jail Log - June 24
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Mark Anthony Weaver, 52, 1250 Morningside Drive, Covington, June 6. Probation violation.
Joshua Randall Lee White, 20, Stockbridge, June 6. Failure to appear.
Torafe Eureka Williams, 37, 5190 Avery St., Covington, June 8. Disobeying officer directing traffic, driving while license suspended second offense, Family Violence Act criminal damage to property in the second degree, probation violation.
Nathaniel Cain Womack, 27, 390 Friar Tuck Circle, Covington, June 11. Family Violence Act battery, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
Tara Lynn Young, 27, 125 Alcovy Reserve Way, Covington, June 6. Drug related objects, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of Schedule I & II drugs (methamphetamine), probation violation.
Ivan Trenton Allen, 21, Augusta, June 8. Leaving the scene of accident, improper lane usage, DUI.
John Michael Beam, 18, Conyers, June 6. Disorderly conduct.
Ronald Lewis Belcher, 51, 105 Shelby Oaks Trail, Covington, June 8. To serve 24 hours.
Christopher Kyle Bell, 18, 10 Haley's Court, Covington, June 8. Hold for Seminole County, Fla.
Mickey Lewis Blackmon, 45, Marietta, June 7. Probation violation.
Jonathan Kyle Bratcher, 26, Monroe, June 6. Disorderly conduct, furnishing to, purchase or possession of alcohol by minor.
Nyannay Novelle Brown, 18, Conyers, June 7. Theft by shoplifting.
Ann Lucia Browning, 70, Eatonton, June 9. DUI, license required, surrender of, operation of vehicle without current license, no proof of insurance, open container.
Ashen Chanair Bryce, 26, 35 Holly Hill, Covington, June 9. DUI, failure to stop at, open container.
Melissa Bronwen Cannon, 35, 1327 Hodges Circle, Mansfield, June 6. Cruelty to children second degree, holding game without permit.
Ashley Brook Cash, 30, 295 Ryan Lane, Covington, June 10. Improper lane usage, DUI.
Shane William Cash, 33, 205 Ryan Lane, Covington, June 10. Public drunkenness, disorderly conduct.
Ernest Quintares Clark, 27, Conyers, June 10. DUI, improper lane usage.
Sophia Rene Cook, 45, 6133 Clane Drive, Covington, June 6. Hold for DeKalb County.
Reinaldo Diaz Jr., 26, 185 Ballground Road, Covington, June 11. Rockdale County hold.
Alvin Dix, 42, 9515 Tara Drive, Covington, June 11. Probation violation.
Anthony Lemar Durden, 53, Conyers, June 6. Aggravated assault.
Stacey Lewis Duren, 42, 229 East Soule St., Oxford, June 10. Disorderly conduct.
Alicia Shantay Freeman, 26, 706 Baker Road, Oxford, June 8. No seat belts, no child restraint, no child restraint, driving while license suspended.
Tony O'Neal Freeman, 21, 3180 Thompson Ave., Covington, June 9. Criminal trespass, battery.
Ian Anthony Gayle, 48, 30 Asteria Trail, Covington, June 7. Driving while license suspended, no seat belts.
Dagger Arnett Grier, 44, 3119 Bohannon St., Covington, June 9. Public drunkenness.
Caleb Thomas Hall, 20, Social Circle, June 8. Probation violation.
Richard Cornette Harper, 31, 5134 Johnson Drive, Covington, June 7. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Thomas Hopper, 57, 165 Crestfield Circle, Covington, June 8. Maintaining a disorderly house, possession of firearm or knife, possession of marijuana, felony with intent to distribute.
Rosalyn Dia Howard, 31, Stone Mountain, June 6. Abandonment of dependent child.
Julian Alan Jamison-Sissle, 22, 25 Ridgepointe Drive, Covington, June 6. Theft by deception.
Jerrod Rodricus Jenkins, 20, 9137 Thrash St., Covington, June 11. Disorderly conduct.
Austin Tyler Jervis, 17, 9148 Parnell St., Covington, June 9. Possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Debra Yvonne Lackey, 48, 7109 Geiger St., Covington, June 7. Theft by shoplifting.
Shaquita Shantell Lane, 24, Norcross, June 7. Possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Gerald Dewan Lee, 28, 30 Dove Nest, Covington, June 12. Court sentenced.
Richard Casey Lee, 33, 300 Wapakaneta Trail, Oxford, June 11. Disorderly conduct.
Luis Leon, 18, 10189 Henderston Drive, Covington, June 11. Driving without a license, loitering or prowling.
Santigo Marquez-Enriquez, 33, 40 Sawgrass Court, Covington, June 8. Family Violence Act battery, third degree cruelty to children.
Javonte Demarcus Norfleet, 20, Conyers, June 8. Court sentenced to serve 12 months.
Dashaun Ajee Outlaw, 18, 205 Heritage Way, Covington, June 10. Theft by shoplifting.
Henry Jermaine Peacock, 27, Social Circle, June 6. Hold for Walton County.
Cody Thomas Pirkle, 18, 65 East Country Woods Drive, Covington, June 10. Disorderly conduct.
Demorris Leangleo Reed, 19, 9108 Westview Drive, Covington, June 8. Court sentenced.
Shankeedria Berna Robinson, 20, 9121 Comstock Court, Covington, June 9, Driving without a license, driving without headlights.
Judy Lynn Seese, 53, 140 Clear Spring Lane, Oxford, June 12. Family Violence Act simple battery, third degree cruelty to children.
Amie Elizabeth Smith, 18, 65 Knights Circle, Covington, June 6. Furnishing to, purchase or possession of alcohol by minor.
Sarah Leighanne Smith, 22, 101018 Wellington Drive, Covington, June 6. Furnishing to, purchase or possession of alcohol by minor.
Lyles Adams Spann, 29, Atlanta, June 9. DUI, driving while license suspended.
Jeffrey Arthur Staples, 24, 4831 Ga. Highway 212, Covington, June 6. Obstruction or hindering law enforcement officer, possession of Schedule I & II drug (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana less than one ounce, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officer.
Jamichael Ervin Stinson, 20, 30 Mountain Lane, Covington, June 9. Possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Jonathan Lamar Stone, 20, Stockbridge, June 8. Possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
James Hobert Sutton IV, 37, 220 Anderson Circle, Covington, June 6. Possession of Schedule I & II drug (methamphetamine).
Mark Alan Veazey Jr., 18, Atlanta, June 9. Furnishing to, purchase or possession of alcohol by minor.
Jordan Lainie Woodall, 21, 283 Walnut Lane, Covington, June 8. Windshields and windshield wipers, driving while license suspended, no child restraint.
Marquez Darion Wyatt, 18, 150 Upper River Road, Covington, June 9. Brake lights and turn signals, DUI.
James Ray Adams, 49, 6114 Hopkins St., Covington, June 16. Family Violence Act aggravated assault.
Shakeyma Aiesha Bivins, 22, 10101 Alcovy Road, Covington, June 18. Aggravated Assault.
Rose Patrice Britton-Gipson, 40, Monroe, June 13. Probation violation.
Brooke Danielle Brown, 28, 220 Marbrook Trace, Oxford, June 18. Possession of Schedule I & II drug (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Derrick James Brown, 30, 10 White Head Drive, Covington, June 14. Bench warrant.

Newton County native charged with threatening school in Warren County
Mason Garrett taught at Warren County High School
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Mason Garrett, a Newton County man, was arrested for making terroristic threats at Warren County High School. Photo via McDuffie County Sheriff's Office.

WARREN COUNTY — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a Newton County native who taught at a school 75 miles east of Covington.

Mason Garrett, 22, was arrested on April 29 for making verbal threats at Warren County High School (WCHS), where he is a teacher. 

According to a press release from the GBI, Garrett – a 2020 Alcovy High School graduate –  allegedly made verbal threats to shoot staff and students at WCHS. The incident reportedly occurred on school premises on April 24.

“On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer requested the GBI to investigate a potential incident involving terroristic threats and acts made by a teacher at the school,” the press release states.

The following day, the GBI arrested Garrett and charged him with one felony count of terroristic threats and acts. He was booked into the McDuffie County Jail.

The GBI is continuing to investigate the situation. Following the investigation, Garrett will be prosecuted in the Toombs Judicial Circuit.

The GBI requests that anyone with information call 706-595-2575. Additionally, anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or on the See Something, Send Something mobile app.