A Covington man is behind bars in Georgia after a two-month-long search for a murder that happened in North Carolina. Residents who live along Wood Creek Court said a call to 911 about a suspicious car parked on the street turned their block into a full-blown crime scene Monday. Three other people were arrested and charged for the attack. For the rest of his life, Covington native Drew Parker will be known as 'Grammy nominee Drew Parker.' A wanted inmate who escaped work detail in a metro Atlanta police car is back in custody thanks to the help of a citizen. Windsor Police Chief Justin . All three victims are in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital, Jett said. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Sign up for the AJC's crime and safety newsletter delivered weekly to your inbox. Alexander Matthew Collinshad outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and pointing a gun at another person, NCSO said. 6 on Clayton County sheriffs top 10 most wanted list arrested while picking kids up, Large amounts of drugs, weapons, other contraband seized by Ga. correctional officers, Woman accused of killing 6-year-old girl, leaving body in bucket on mothers lawn, Ga. mother, 12-year-old son vanish while out running errands. Police roped off a Shell gas station at the corner of Covington Highway and Wellbourne Drive in Lithonia with crime scene tape Monday night. The 16-year-old driver who police believe cause the wreck remains fighting for his life in the hospital. One deputy was hospitalized after he was shot but has recovered. Updated: Apr 30, 2023 / 12:47 PM EDT. This is a developing story. The City of Covington Police and the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office responded to the store when they heard of Poulston's "erratic and escalating behavior," State Police said. "On Tuesday night, Rasheeda Williams was shot and killed in Atlanta. 2023 Cox Media Group. According to the Renton Police Department, a 76 station at 2022 South Puget Drive was also robbed Thursday around 7:30 p.m. No one was injured. The second woman wanted in connection to Georgia resident Nathan Millard has been arrested. For the first time since her daughter's fatal hit-and-run, Valerie Grier says she has words for the killer: Turn yourself in.. Thisversion of the story contains updated information from a previous version. Covington police say a fight broke out among of group of young people at the Park and Ride on Hwy. Sergeant Jack . A Covington man is behind bars in Georgia after a two-month-long search for a murder that happened in North Carolina. Know what's really going on with crime and public safety in your metro Atlanta community, including breaking news, trial coverage, trends and the latest on unsolved cases. Photos shared exclusively with FOX 5 show the van engulfed in flames, and the trucks front end obliterated. The person seen being beaten up in the video, 21-year-old Joseph Thompson, flagged down a Covington officer on Friday night after the fight and told them about a person with a gun, but did not reference the fight. Shots were fired as a result. Ball died at the scene, although officers and medical crews treated him. Doylmarrian S. Hardeman, 33, was moved to a trauma center in Atlanta. Deputies fired back, killing the man. Investigators in Baton Rouge say one of the two known prostitutes wanted in connection to the death of 42-year-oldGeorgia father of five, Nathan Millard, is now behind bars. Sign up for the AJC's crime and safety newsletter delivered weekly to your inbox. The incident took place about 2 a.m. last Friday, when nearly . The remains of all three decedents will be transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Roanoke for examination and autopsy. COVINGTON, Ga. Two people were killed Sunday night and a suspect was being held at the county detention center today after a shooting during a custody exchange at a residence in west Newton. Whether its a short vacation or theyre jetting off to begin their career, show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift. COVINGTON, La. A shooting victim had to be airlifted after a shooting in Newton County. Officers detained the teens after finding three handguns, several magazines and some marijuana in the vehicle, the report said. He wasnt at the scene of the argument when officers arrived. Deputies said the shooting. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga The Newton County Sheriffs Office said three people were shot and one person was airlifted to the hospital after a shooting in Covington. 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Four people have been arrested in connection to a viral video that Covington Police says shows a fight at the Park and Ride at Highway 278 and Turner Lake Road on Friday. And its an introduction that still hasnt quite sunk in for the singer-songwriter. The Newton County Sheriff's Office said 38-year-old Darian Javaris Bennett shot and killed his baby's mother before taking their daughter, Jaquari Bennett, Saturday night in Covington. The argument erupted among about 20 people gathered at the intersection of Chaney Drive and Puckett Street, Covington police spokesman Allan Seebaran said in an emailed statement. The DeKalb County Police Department says an investigation is underway after a shooting involving a police officer. COVINGTON, Ga. Video of a fight in the parking lot of a Covington business that began circulating on social media last week has led to four people being arrested. Deputies said they found a handgun that one of the suspects dropped near a playground. Have you seen this truck? CONYERS, Ga. - Rockdale County and Newton County's sheriff's offices are working together to investigate an attempted armed robbery and shooting with multiple victims in Conyers. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. However, the 15-year-old said she did not want to get out and go into the house with her father, identified as Smith. T hree men are wounded after a shooting at a park in Covington Saturday night, including one person having to be airlifted to the hospital, deputies said. When officers arrived about 2:30 a.m., they found Trayvond Bernard Ball, 22, of Covington, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. The situation escalated to the point that Poulston shot Paxton, State Police said. 162 in Covington, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Caitlin Jett. 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Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. At a 10 a.m. press conference, Senior Trooper Jeremy Burkett said anyone with tips is asked to call 1-800-392-8011 or email the crime tipline at sbi.investigations@alea.gov.Officials did not take . [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], Security tightened at Atlanta Fair in response to gun violence last year. VSP's Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Salem Field Office is investigating the shooting. Officers say they were not made aware of the fight on Friday night because no one ever called 911. Virginia State Police said they were notified about the shooting Just before 5 p.m. 42-year-old Toney S. Poulston of Covington went inside the gas station North Alleghany Avenue and some type of confrontation happened between Paulston and a relative who was employed at the store, 64-year-old Randall Lee Paxton of Covington. (Photo: FOX 5 Atlanta) COVINGTON, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in a standoff with . It's been weeks since Melvin Cooksey was last seen and his family and friends are concerned about his wellbeing. 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He was being held without bond. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 278 and Turner Lake Road last Friday night. Covington police say a fight broke out among of group of young people at the Park and Ride on Hwy. A Covington man is behind bars in Georgia after a two-month-long search for a murder that happened in North Carolina. No additional law enforcement members were injured in the shooting. The two victims then attempted to drive away in the car but ultimately hit a mailbox where deputies say they found them, the spokesman confirmed. The Newton County Sheriff's Office said 38-year-old Darian Javaris Bennett shot and killed his baby's mother before taking their daughter, Jaquari Bennett, Saturday night in Covington. NEWTON COUNTY, Ga The Newton County Sheriff's Office said three people were shot and one person was airlifted to the hospital after a shooting in Covington. COVINGTON, Ga. (WSAV) An officer-involved shooting in Newton County is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). This is a developing story. The victim told officers that a gray Dodge Charger drove past her home as its occupants fired at her house, hitting it several times. 278 and Turner Lake Road last Friday night. COVINGTON, Ga. Three people were shot and transported to an area hospital after an incident at a park in west Newton Saturday night, the Newton County Sheriff's Office reported. A man and woman earlier had arrived at the location in a vehicle to drop off the woman's 15-year-old daughter. Updated: 10:56 AM CDT April 29, 2023. Among those killed were a Covington Police Officer and the shooter, officials said.. Photos of a car possibly related to his disappearance have been released by authorities. Forensic investigators are still working to identify two of the five people killed in a fiery crash in Newton County on Saturday afternoon. A Channel 2 Action News photographer is headed to the scene to learn the latest on this shooting. 2023 Cox Media Group. One man is dead and another injured after they were shot multiple times early Saturday after an argument among several people in Covington, police said. Fernando Soloman, 20, of a Tall Oaks apartments address, was shot and killed Sept. 8; Zaire Cortell Watson, 22, of Upper River Road in Covington, has been charged with aggravated assault,. The officers searched near the house and found 11 9mm shell casings, which belonged to three different brands of handgun, the document said. No information was given on the victims identity, nor information about if the girl was injured. A woman and her 12-year-old son are missing from Covington and police are asking the public for help. Rasheeda, aka Koko Da Doll, was the latest victim of violence against . Police say they were called to an apartment building on Madison Drive on Friday night. They were taken to the Covington Police Department for questioning, while the officers met with the victim. Heres how staff spent airport funds, After losing 200 pounds, hiker takes on 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. According to the King County Sheriff's Office, the four. The Covington Police Department took to Facebook Monday evening to inform residents that it was investigating a fight that apparently occurred Friday night in Covington between at least two men . When officers were driving to the scene, they spotted a vehicle matching the victims description and pulled it over along Johnson Drive, the report said. Investigators in Baton Rouge want to talk to the person who may have been the last to see 42-year-old Nathan Millard man alive. Newton County. The shootings happened the busy intersection of. WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window), Over 130 vehicles broken into, several guns stolen at Henry County apartment complexes, No. COVINGTON, Va. -- Three people are dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station on Monday night. The four people in the vehicle were identified as Tyquiavius Lackey, 18, and Calvin Cody, Newra Hall and Rodney Robinson, all 17. Investigators in Baton Rouge want to speak with a man in connection to the death of 42-year-old Georgia father of five, Nathan Millard. Later, another man arrived atPiedmont Newton Hospital with gunshot wounds, Seebaran said. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. (Clockwise from Top Left): James Edge, Jason Redding, Joseph Thompson, John Rodriguez, WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window), Over 130 vehicles broken into, several guns stolen at Henry County apartment complexes, No. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], Nearly 20 people arrested during Orange Crush at Ga. island, police prepping for another beach party. They believe one person got away. Police in Columbus, Georgia, responded to the shooting at a local Shell gas station Friday night to find nine children, including a five-year-old child, injured with gunshot wounds. Police say the driver made off with a trailer filled with $25,000 in new windows from a Covington construction site. COVINGTON, Va. -- Three people are dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station on Monday night. TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. Georgia lawmakers say they were overwhelmed Saturday by multiple car crashes and a shooting on Highway 80 as thousands made their way to Orange Crush on Tybee Island. Around midnight, he made contact with Sheriff Ezell Brown and made arrangements to turn himself in, Redlinger said. Aug 5, 2020. Sgt.. One person is in custody in connection with the shooting, which occurred . Deputies said all three victims are stable. A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people. Why were the Jonas Brothers at the NFL Draft? The report did not say whether the brands matches those found in the suspects vehicle. Sgt.. According to the Newtown County Sheriff's Office, the school has been placed on lockdown because of threats made Thursday morning to harm students and staff. Newton County Sheriff's Office. A stretch of road in Covington is closed after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing. A woman, identified Paxton's wife, was inside the store during the shooting but State Police said she was not injured. The incident took place about 2 a.m. last Friday, when nearly a dozen gunshots were fired at a house off Greenway Lane, according to a Covington police incident report obtained by AJC.com. Three people are dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station on Monday night. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Officers responding to reports of gunfire shortly before . Someone in the vehicle pointed a flashlight at her home seconds before she heard gunfire, the report said. Nathan Millard, a Georgia businessman whose body was found wrapped in a rug earlier this month after he went missing in Baton Rouge, died of an accidental overdose, according to the coronor's office. The suspect, identified as Marquez Smith, 34, turned himself in to the sheriffs office after initially being on the run following the incident on Pebble Lane, said spokesman Sgt. ( WGNO) The Covington Police Department has reported a fatal shooting in the area of North Filmore Street and W. 33rd Street early Wednesday evening. - One man is dead after an overnight shooting in Covington. 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Deputies responded to a 10:43 p.m. call about a penetrating trauma at The Park at Arlington apartments off Fairview Road in Covington. No charges have been filed, and officers are seeking more information from eyewitnesses. COVINGTON, Ga. (WSAV) An officer-involved shooting in Newton County is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Tabbetha Barner and Tiffany Ann Guidry are being sought by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police are investigating the case. Deputies said the shooting was the result of an altercation in a park at the Fairview Estates Subdivision. He was charged with two counts of Murder, Aggravated Assault and Cruelty to Children and one count of Possession of a Firearm, according to sheriffs office records. 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He was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:30 p.m. Investigators in Baton Rouge say one of the two known prostitutes wanted in connection to the death of 42-year-oldGeorgia father of five, Nathan Millard, is now behind bars. Four Conyers teenagers were arrested after being accused of a drive-by shooting in Covington last week, authorities said. If you want a pest-free patio this spring, the most important thing you can do is take away those elements that bugs find desirable. Watch covnews.com for updates. When officers arrived about 2:30 a.m., they found Trayvond Bernard Ball, 22, of Covington, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Have you seen this truck? Officers made their way into the store and found Paxton dead from a gunshot wound. "Upon arrival, deputies met with the 20-year-old victim, who. Police spokesperson Captain Ken . The Covington man remained in his house as police tried to negotiate his surrender. NEW:Join the discussion at the AJC's Crime & Safety Facebook group. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Kemp signs bills to cut down on gang-related. The Virginia State Police, Town of Covington Police Department and Alleghany County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
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