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Newton County jail log
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Staff Report
Updated: Dec 24, 2013, 3:00 AM
Published: Dec 23, 2013, 10:20 PM

Keyshonna Neshell Mitchell, 18, Union Point, Nov. 26. Theft by shoplifting.

Kristina Elizabeth Moore, 36, 170 Butlers Bridge Circle, Covington, Nov. 30. Public drunkenness.

Rodney Wayne Newton Jr., 40, 450 Highway 142 Lot 1, Covington, Nov. 27. Public drunkenness.

Dontrel Sharod Norman, 32, Norfolk, Va, Dec. 1. Speeding, driving while license suspended.

Quanesha Laquan Norwood, 17, Conyers, Nov. 26. Theft by shoplifting.

Tremaine Tanika Parlor, 34, 5117 A Bede Drive, Covington, Dec. 1. Possession of cocaine.

Serge Sylver Piquion, 42, Lithonia, Nov. 26. Child support default.

Whitney Rose Presley, 27, 6111 Newton Drive NE, Covington, Nov. 30. Disobeying traffic laws, D.U.I., license to be carried.

Jamal Xavior Robinson, 26, Augusta, Dec. 1. Battery and possession of arms by convicted.

Kingston Charles Robinson, 20, 65 Vinnys Way, Covington, Nov. 26. Driving while license suspended.

Devon Marcell Ross, 18, Shadydale, Nov. 30. Possession of marijuana, limiting driving permits, operation of vehicle without current license.

Christian Lee Scott, 17, Jackson, Nov. 29. Failure to dim lights, possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

Dennis Seats Jr., 49, 75 E. Lawn Court, Covington, Nov. 30. D.U.I., simple assault, no proof of insurance.

Chanci Nikel Shy, 34, 335 Lumby Lane, Covington, Dec. 2. Possession of marijuana.

Courtney Sherretta Smith, 32, 70 Mountain Court, Covington, Nov. 27. Theft by shoplifting.

Emanuel Totrell Smith, 24, 9230 Colony Drive NW, Covington, Dec. 1. Driving while license is suspended.

James Fredrick Synder, 51, Loganville, Dec. 2. Theft by shoplifting.

Dustin Raymond Stephens, 26, 150 Woodcrest Drive, Covington, Nov. 28. Disorderly conduct.

John Lawrence Strong,29, 75 Heathers Woods Court, Covington, Dec. 1. Violation of family violence order, obstruction of law.

Cedric O’Neal Taylor, 23, Atlanta, Dec. 3. Speeding, possession of marijuana.

Paulah Bianca-Dana Taylor, 18, 140 Victoria Boulevard, Covington, Dec. 1. Possession of marijuana.

Barbara Ann Vinson, 51, 710 Mills Drive, Covington, Nov. 30. Following too closely, driving while license suspended, no child restraint.

Mary Elizabeth White-Snyder, 31, 1550 Highway 142 East, Covington, Nov. 27. Theft by deception.

Joshua Kyle Wilson, 27, 4723 Highway 81 South apartment B, Covington, Nov. 26. Probation violation.
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.