Suspect Takes CCSO on Pursuit Through Downtown Newnan
On July 8, 2025, a suspect led the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on a high-speed pursuit through downtown Newnan, Georgia. The chase began when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, but the driver refused to comply and fled. The pursuit moved through several streets, with the suspect driving recklessly, endangering public safety. It ended when the suspect’s vehicle crashed near the intersection of East Broad Street and Perry Street. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies. No injuries were reported, and the suspect faces multiple charges, including fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and other traffic-related offenses.
Results of June 18th Traffic Operation; 18 Arrests, Dozens of Citations
A June 18th, 2025 multi-agency Traffic Operation that centered around the I85 South Exit 41 ( Moreland ) off-ramp leads to 18 Arrests and dozens of citations.
FBI Arrests Newnan Couple for Millions in Covid Fraud
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the indictment and arrests of Earlisha Louis (44, Newnan, Georgia) and Somoza Louis (44, Newnan, Georgia) for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. If convicted, each faces up to 30 years in federal prison on each count. Earlisha Louis is also charged with two counts of illegal monetary transactions. Each of those counts carry a maximum penalty of 3 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies the pair that the United States intends to forfeit a residence and $1,705,553.80, which are alleged to be traceable to the proceeds of the offense.
17 Year Old Arrested for DUI with Open Containers in Vehicle
Booking records indicate that the Georgia State Patrol arrested 17 year old Ava Joy Johnson on June 11th after a Trooper witnessed Johnson fail to maintain lane, leading to a DUI investigation.
Regional Taskforce Host Traffic Operation in Coweta County
Units from multiple agencies that make up the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety ( GoHS ) Regional Taskforce carried out a traffic operation in Coweta County Wednesday night. The operation centered around the southbound exit ramp ( Exit 41 – Moreland ) on Interstate 85 / South Highway 29.
Eight Children Present in Vehicles During DUI Arrests Last Week
From June 9th through June 13th, four DUI suspects were arrested with children present in their vehicles. The suspects received additional serious charges including serious injury by vehicle and hit and run.
Community Members Add Voice to Peaceful Protest on Crowded Square
Members of the local community took part Saturday in part of national day of planned protest under the banner of ” No King “.
According to casual counts over 150 community members representing all ages and demographics joined together with signs and banners on the Court Square to lend their voice to their common cause in denouncing President Trump and the current immigration actions being preformed by ICE agents across the nation.
Woman Shopping at Publix Robbed of Wallet While Shopping, Two Atlanta Men Arrested
On May 30th, 2025, at around 11:30 AM, a local woman was shopping at the Publix Grocery Store at 1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd in Newnan. By the end of her shopping trip she would notice that her wallet was missing from her purse and requested that Publix staff review surveillance video after reporting having had a strange interaction with at least one male while shopping.
Fugitive from Auburn Alabama Stabbing Located and Arrested in Coweta County
Just after 10 PM last night, Coweta County E911 received a BOLO from the Auburn Police Department in Alabama regarding a suspect vehicle and suspect believed to be traveling north on I-85 after a reported stabbing.
The BOLO was relayed to units of all local law enforcement agencies and a short time later a patrol deputy with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office informed dispatch that he’d located the vehicle at the BP Gas Station on South Highway 29 / Exit 41. As the deputy waited for additional units to make it to the area, the suspect vehicle exited the BP parking lot taking a left onto South Hwy 29 at a very low speed. The suspect then took a right onto East Highway 16 and began heading east, again at a very low rate of speed.
Severe Weather Risk – May 20th and 21st
Most Current Information UPDATE @ 11:45 PM | A line of storms continues to head in our direction. As expected, the worst storms have been to the north where several tornado warnings have persisted over the last several hours. The instability remains in the atmosphere as of right now, however storm generation on the southern […]