Newton County Recent Arrests
Recent arrest records in Newton County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Covington. Sheriff Ezell Brown leads the department and oversees the county jail where all bookings take place. Newton County has around 113,000 residents and sits east of Atlanta along the I-20 corridor. Arrest records are public under Georgia law, so you can search for recent bookings, check who is in custody, and look up charges and bond amounts. The sheriff's office is the starting point for most arrest record searches in Newton County, and state databases offer more ways to dig into the data.
Newton County Quick Facts
Newton County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Ezell Brown runs the Newton County Sheriff's Office. The department handles law enforcement across the county and operates the detention center where all arrest bookings are processed. When someone gets picked up in Newton County, they are brought to this facility. Staff log the arrest with the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bail info. All of this becomes part of the public record.
The sheriff's office is at 15151 Alcovy Road NE in Covington. You can reach them at 678-625-1400. This is the main number for general questions about recent arrests in Newton County. The jail staff can tell you if a person is in custody, what they are charged with, and how much the bond is. Call during business hours for the fastest response, though the jail operates around the clock and can take calls about current inmates at any time.
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI also holds arrest data from Newton County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the sheriff's office must report arrest data to the state. So Newton County bookings feed into the statewide criminal history system that the GBI maintains.
| Address | 15151 Alcovy Road NE, Covington, GA 30014 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Ezell Brown |
| Phone | 678-625-1400 |
| County Seat | Covington |
Search Newton County Recent Arrest Records
There are a few ways to find arrest records in Newton County. Calling the jail is the quickest method for recent bookings. Staff can pull up an inmate by name and give you the charges and bond details right over the phone. If you need a written copy of an arrest record, you can file a request under Georgia's Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the sheriff's office must respond to your request within three business days. There may be a small fee for copies.
Online searches are another option for Newton County arrest records. The GCIC handles criminal history searches that include arrest records. The screenshot below shows the GCIC main page, which explains how to request criminal history records that cover Newton County and every other county in the state.
You can also search through the GCIC for a formal criminal history check. This covers all arrests on file with the state, including those from Newton County. The process involves a fee and takes some time, but it gives you the most complete picture of a person's arrest history in Georgia.
State Tools for Newton County Recent Arrests
Several state databases can help you find arrest records from Newton County. These go beyond what the local jail provides and cover different stages of the criminal justice process. All of them are free to search online.
The Felon Search database lets you look up felony records from across Georgia. If someone arrested in Newton County was later convicted of a felony, you can find their record here. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search picks up where the arrest leaves off. It shows anyone who went from a Newton County booking to state prison, along with their current status and release date.
The re:SearchGA portal is a court records tool that covers many Georgia counties. You can use it to look up case filings that started with a Newton County arrest. It shows docket entries, hearing dates, and outcomes. The screenshot below shows the GDC offender search tool where you can trace what happened after an arrest in Newton County led to a prison sentence.
These state tools work well together. Start with the local jail for recent arrests, then use the state databases if you need court outcomes or prison info tied to a Newton County case.
What Newton County Recent Arrest Records Contain
A booking record from Newton County holds several key pieces of info. Each record is created when a person gets processed into the jail. It stays on file after release. A typical Newton County arrest record includes:
- Full name and any known aliases
- Date of birth and physical description
- Date and time of the arrest
- All charges filed at booking
- Bond amount set by the court
- Arresting agency and officer
Booking photos are also part of the record. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, arrested persons must be brought before a judge within 48 hours. This means Newton County booking records are created fast after the arrest. Charges can shift later as the prosecutor reviews the case. Bond might change at a hearing. But the original booking data in Newton County stays as it was first entered.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history records can be shared with the public for certain uses. Newton County arrest records are generally accessible unless a judge has sealed or restricted them.
Court Records After Newton County Arrests
Once an arrest happens in Newton County, the case goes to the courts. The Alcovy Judicial Circuit serves Newton County and Walton County. The Magistrate Court handles initial appearances. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court covers misdemeanors. Each court produces records connected to the original arrest.
You can search for court records from Newton County arrests through the Georgia E-Access system. It lets you look up a person by name and see case details, hearing dates, and dispositions. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can also help you verify contact info for the Newton County Sheriff's Office. This is useful if you want to follow up on a case directly with the department.
Note: Sealed or expunged Newton County records will not appear in any public search tool.
Cities in Newton County
Newton County includes Covington and several smaller towns. All arrests in the county go through the Newton County Sheriff's Office jail for booking. Covington has its own police department, but the county facility handles processing.
Other communities in Newton County include Porterdale, Mansfield, Newborn, and Oxford. Arrests in these areas are also processed through the Newton County jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Newton County. Each one has its own sheriff and jail with separate booking records. Make sure you check the right county for the arrest you are looking for.