0. On Tuesday, Newton, 50, was arrested and arraigned on two counts of sexual assault, one count of second-degree unlawful restraint and one count of domestic assault, state police said in a news. ", In the lawsuit, Randolph said he is an "independent journalist" who "films and produces independent news videos focusing on issues of government accountability throughout Georgia. He also faces charges of improper lane usage MANSFIELD, Ga. Six weeks after a line of thunderstorms and tornadoes crossed Georgia, more than $7.48 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for affected homeowners, renters and businesses. The Newton County Sheriff's Office, along with many other agencies, businesses and the general public, is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 11:27 AM CST. The group armed themselves with guns and used a pickup truck to chase Arbery after he ran past their home on Feb. 23, 2020, The Associated Press reported. Once complete, the case will be turned over to the Newton CountyDistrict Attorneys Office for review. COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for a female suspect who attempted to rob a Brown Bridge Road store at gunpoint before fleeing on foot today, Feb. 28. "Sheriff Brown demanded to know why Mr. Randolph was recording. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2023 Cox Media Group. Learn more about the Sheriff's Office and get the latest news and announcements for 2022. This report has been updated with additional information about reaction to the incident. This action will impact Georgians in Butts, Crisp, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding, and Troup counties. A mix of clouds and sun. The organization said the homeowners voluntarily agreed to turn the animals over to the task force. Smoothie King, 4131 Hwy. The incident occurred at a Valero at 11260 Brown Bridge Road in Covington. NCHC Chairman, John Jefferson, welcomed everyone and introduced Judge Ronnie Cochran. COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown has ordered an internal investigation into allegations a sheriff's deputy took part in a social media conversation that included some apparent white residents discussing possibly shooting a group of Black youths riding on bicycles through their neighborhood. 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Olive Church Road around 10 p.m. The lawsuit stated Randolph traveled to the Newton County Law Enforcement Center on Alcovy Road Sept. 28 with a tripod and a touch screen handheld camera "to videotape and photograph the law enforcement area." Newton held an 8-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, but Coahoma County's Caleb Hearn hit a half-court buzzer beating shot. Sheriff again asking for info on missing man Joshua Ian Larkin, Sheriff says Joshua Larkin is still missing in Newton County. Please let us know how we are doing by leaving a review on Google. 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How you know. Officers or the police chief or sheriff also often confront him and Randolph said he always tells whoever confronts him he is gathering content for a story. On the videos posted on his Georgia Guardian YouTube page, Randolph typically does a "First Amendment audit" at the headquarters of a Georgia police department or sheriff's office and shoots video of the vehicles and equipment on-site. K-9 Skye has died. One man was shot. Julie Su says she will fight for workers if she becomes labor secretary. Newton County News Closing. When deputies arrived, they saw Joe Bernard Hobson, age 57, of Covington, standing in the front yard holding a handgun. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. A Newton County Sheriffs Office deputy was suspended after being accused of posting inappropriate online comments. Feb 25, 2023. The woman tried to rob the store and later ran away, deputies said. The store clerk told authorities that a person dressed in all . ", Randolph alleged Smith then pulled his arms behind his back, began pushing him towards a parked patrol truck, searched him "without his consent" and he "was told he didn't have permission to be on Sheriff's Department property. She Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 03:44 PM CST. The Office of the Sheriff does not condone this behavior, the sheriffs office wrote on Facebook. NCSO officials added that the investigation began after residents sent in concerns and screenshots of what Stevens had posted. Lee County Sheriff. The crash occurred amid foggy conditions. A state Superior Court judge imposed life sentences for all three men in January 2022 for Arberys murder, with two denied any chance of parole. The deputy's comments allegedly were in answer to postings by others concerning a group of Black teens on bicycles who they said were taking photos of houses on Pickens Road in order to return for an unnamed crime. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], Someone shot a bald eagle in Georgia; now theres a reward to find the shooter. James Jenkins, 50, of Monticello, was found dead in Jasper County on Monday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Newton County Sheriffs Office. Federal disaster assistance has topped $7 million for the storms and tornadoes that devastated parts of Georgia six weeks ago. Detaining Randolph, seizing his camera, bringing criminal charges against him and interfering with his filming violated his First Amendment rights, the lawsuit alleges. Its unclear if he died when law enforcement arrived at his location. It was not clear if the owner was charged with any crime at the time the animals were taken. A driver accused of hitting and killing a mother of seven on a Newton County highway last month has died, authorities said Tuesday. 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The time for our annual Visions Magazine and Celebration Banquet is rapidly approaching, and though weve already begun our preparations and have started receiving award nominations, we still need your help. From that point on it was all Red Panthers. She was taken to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. . The dogs' inhumane living conditions were brought to HSMO's attention by the Newton County Sheriff's Office. Click below to view our community photo gallery. The sheriff's office said in a statement today, "Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriffs Office was made aware of a post circulating on Facebook that one of our deputies responded to. Extra food support ends today for millions of low-income U.S. taxpayers. Newton County Commissioner Gary Fomby of Precinct #3 wanted to let the community know that County Road 2018 (Klines Ferry Road) at the bridge will be closed for repair beginning in March 2023 until further notice. I hate the word politician. Sheriff Brown and Deputy Timothy Smith did not address his question, and quickly snatched Mr. Randolph's cameras from him and smashed the equipment on the ground. He says you do not have to give your name. He said his Fourth Amendment rights were violated during his "unlawful seizure and arrest" because "the facts within defendants' knowledge were not sufficient to establish probable cause that Mr. Randolph committed the crime of Loitering, Willful Obstruction or any other criminal offense.". Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says his department is continuing to investigate the Thur Sheriff says Joshua Larkin is still missing in Newton County Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby said Friday that a man is still missing after he reported Newton County man still missing The attack happened on . No officers were injured during the incident. Shown are representatives from Sabine River Authority (SRA) presenting Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran a check for $25,000 for the Newton County Flood Plain Administration. Scene of officer involved shooting in Newton County, GA. An official website of the State of Georgia. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. We have a crew working to learn more about this story, and we will have an update on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], Terence Karl Anthony Stewart arrest at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Lobb Retiring after 25 Years at the Newspaper, Great Things Ahead for the City of Newton, Newton County Man Wanted After Fleeing on Foot, Arrests Made in Bon Wier Drug Bust Sheriff Says More Arrests to Come, SRA Donates to Newton County for Flood Plain Administration, Klines Ferry Road to Close in March for Repair. 2/27/23. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, around 9:15 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Newton Police Department, DPS, and FBI agents from the Houston field office served an Arrest Warrant on Glen Albert Stouffer, Jr., age 67, in the 10,000 block of Hwy. Mattheus was hit around 11:45 a.m. on Ga. 36, just south of Laurie Lane in Covington, the sheriffs office said. Vanessa Bryant reaches $29M settlement in lawsuit over helicopter crash photos. ", "He posts these videos online for free public viewing. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. A Fulton County Deputy Sheriff and her brother were killed Wednesday night at a home in Covington, according to a spokeswoman with the Newton County Sheriff's. He said the Newton County Sheriff's Office was also involved with the. The video can be seen by visiting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMZ7rRFzRDE. Mr. Randolph remained calm and professional throughout his encounters despite being repeatedly assaulted" and was subsequently arrested on charges of Loitering and Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement. James Jenkins, 50, of Monticello, was found dead in Jasper County on Monday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Randolph informed him he was gathering content for a story. program during multiple in-person graduations held at Newton County elementary schools during the months of December and January. . "We have like 62 openings, vacant positions." From staff reports. Officials said a wanted man is dead and a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering after being shot in Covington. Photo by Ricky Moon. March 1 (UPI) -- Sgt. "Deputies are people too and they should be able to comment about things outside of official capacity as long as it's not inciting violence," she wrote. 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