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Newton County Jail Log - March 14
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Rasheem Vincent Agostino, 38, Riverdale, March 2. Stop signs and yield signs, driving while license suspended or revoked first offense.
Bernard Eugene Robert Archer, 19, Lithonia, March 4. Bestiality, cruelty to animals.
Larry Baines Jr., 57, 110D College Walk, Oxford, March 4. Two counts probation violation, bench warrant.
Michael Shane Baker, 37, Conyers, March 2. Burglary.
Martec Anquian Barkley, 20, 8176 Geiger St., Covington, March 2. Misdemeanor possession of marijuana second offense, stop signs and yield signs, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, reckless driving.
Matthew Paul Bates, 23, 10277 Old Atlanta Highway, Covington, March 4. Probation violation.
Johnny Clifford Blackwell, 32, Warwic, March 5. Possession of Schedule I and II drug (methamphetamine), obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers, drug related objects.
Derrick James Brown, 29, 10 White Head Drive, Covington, March 2. Possession of cocaine.
Marcus Jerrod Carter, 34, 25 Bermuda Circle, Covington, March 6. Contempt of court, child support.
Holly Elizabeth Chastain, 39, 115 Rosewalk Drive, Covington, March 5. Drug related objects, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers, possession of methamphetamine.
Eddie Chavarria, 24, Conyers, March 3. Possession, manufacture, distribution of controlled substance.
Colton Christopher Cunningham, 17, 165 Trotters Walk, Covington, Feb. 29. Criminal attempt to commit burglary, criminal damage to property in second degree.
Tyler Ryne Daniel, 19, 4307 Carroll St., Covington, March 2. Probation violation.
Lori Lee Davis, 35, Monticello, March 5. Sentenced to work release.
Randall Thomas Fogarty, 48, Lawrenceville, Feb. 29. Contempt of court, child support default.
Donya Ann Guffey, 37, 312 Haygood Ave., Oxford, Feb. 29. Probation violation.
Rickey James Horton Jr., 32, 920 Oak St., Covington, Feb. 29. Probation violation.
James Russell Jenkins, 50, Jackson, March 4. Habitual violators, DUI.
Melvin Brandon Johnson, 26, 110 Beaver Dam Court, Covington, March 6. Loitering or prowling, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
James Edward Jordan Jr., 38, 165 Johnson River Road, Covington, March 6. Failure to appear, theft by taking.
Thomas Franklin King, 70, homeless, Feb. 29. Work release.
Zackery Quient Lawrence, 36, 138 Hardeman St., Mansfield, March 5. Driving while license suspended or revoked fourth offense, probation violation.
Ronald Eugene Lee, 54, Stone Mountain, March 2. Probation violation.
Shantedrean Tiera Mathis, 25, Atlanta, March 29. Probation violation.
Darrell Edward Padgett, 38, Columbus, March 6. Drug related objects, possession of methamphetamine, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
Bonnie Carol Partain, 46, 109 Covington Lodge, Covington, March 3. Possession, manufacture, distrubtion of controlled substance (methamphetamine), misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Jeffrey Howard Pertain, 47, Corner Stone Lodge, Covington, March 3. Possession of Schedule I and II drug (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Heriberto Popoca-Juarez, 40, Conyers, March 6. First degree forgery, accessing of computers for fraudulent purposes, computer forgery.
Celina Elizabeth Rose, 45, 2 Willow St., Porterdale, March 5. Possession of methamphetamine, drug related objects, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
Tesha Marie Ross, 29, Monroe, Feb. 29. Probation violation.
Ricardo Dontee Scott, 32, 250 First Ave., Jamestown, Covington, March 5. Probation hold.
Marvis Ronee Standifer, 36, Conyers, Feb. 29. Probation violation.
Jessie James Stapp Jr., 36, 100 Ridge way, Mansfield, March 1. Probation violation.
Rainey Lee Vanburen, 43, 270 Mountain Way, Covington, March 2. Driving while license suspended or revoked first offense, third degree cruelty to children.
Margaret Marie Watkins, 26, 70 Wisteria Way, Covington, March 2. Loitering or prowling.
Monique Joice Brown, 28, 4142 Middlebrook St., Covington, March 5. Obstruction or hindering law enforcement officer.
Hannah Kelly Brownlee, 19, Monticello, March 4. Probation violation.
Douglas Shane Carlile, 22, 11181 City Pond Road, Oxford, March 1. Theft by taking.
Jessica Elizabeth Carlile, 25, 14 Elm St., Porterdale, March 1. Theft by taking, bigamy.
William Thomas Cartledge Jr., 46, 170 Danielle Drive, Oxford, March 3. Probation violation.
Michael Stanley Christian, 51, 5185 Turner St., Covington, March 3. Public drunkenness.
Landen Rex Clark, 23, 6124 Newton Drive, Covington, March 1. DUI alcohol, improper lane usage.
Jessica Cashara Clayborn, 19, 323 W. Bonnell St., Oxford, March 1. Simple battery.
Gawayne O'Brian Dawson, 30, 35 Goshawk Walk, Covington, March 4. Failure to dim bright lights, driving while license suspended.
Julie Ann Dewolf, 47, 120 Wellington Trail, Covington, March 6. DUI.
Christopher Michael Garner, 39, Loganville, March 4. Possession of Schedule I and II drug (methamphetamine).
Donald Otis Gay, 47, 9160 City Pond Road, Covington, March 2. Hold for DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.
Justin Watt George, 19, 163 Channing Cope Road, Covington, March 5. Theft by shoplifting.
Audra Katrice Gude, 33, Monticello, Feb. 29. Battery.
Gregory Wayne Hardy, 23, 425 Almon Road, Covington, Feb. 29. Abandonment of dependent child.
Randy Nelson Hogan, 45, 7174 Turner Lake Circle, Covington, March 3. Public drunkenness.
Johnny Richard Horton, 19, 2951 Highway 11, Mansfield, March 3. Possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Tocora Shanta Howard, 30, 60 Amber Way, Covington, March 5. Driving while license suspended, no child restraint, two counts no seat belts.
Azhar Rehman Khan, 32, Conyers, March 4. Speeding, driving while license suspended.
Precious Francesca Lackey, 30, Conyers, March 2. Criminal damage to property.
Cynthia Denise Maddox, 54, 30 Hazel St., Porterdale, March 1. Driving without headlights, license required, surrender of.
Anton Kareem McFadden, 21, Lithonia, Feb. 29. Abandonment of dependent child.
Austin Andrew Moore, 18, 520 Northlake Circle, Oxford, March 1. Theft by shoplifting.
Shawn Maurice Nixon, 31, Doraville, March 29. Abandonment of dependent child.
Antonio Lafairborn Norwood, 32, Lithonia, March 3. Driving while license suspended.
Daphne Nicole Paul, 35, 135 Shenandoah court, Covington, March 2. Probation violation.
April Teresa Petit, 3 Oak St., Porterdale, March 3. Driving while license suspended.
Christy Marie Reed, 24, 75 Mountain Way, Covington, March 6. Driving while license suspended.

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.