Woman Pulls Fire Alarm as Tempers Flare During Argument

Woman Pulls Fire Alarm as Tempers Flare During Argument

E911 receives call regarding dispute At 3:28 AM on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, E911 received a call from a female at the stayAPTS Suites, an extended stay motel located at 2551 McIntosh Parkway in Newnan. The female stated she’d come to the location to retrieve her child and the child’s father was giving her issues. […]

Early Morning Home Invasion Leads to Tasing, Arrest

Early Morning Home Invasion Leads to Tasing, Arrest

In the early hours of August 5, 2025, Coweta County E911 received a call from a resident near Herring Rd and Beasley St reporting intruders in his home; he had barricaded himself in his bedroom. Deputies responded swiftly, extracted the victim safely, and searched the house. They encountered a locked door, forced entry, and subdued the suspect using pepper balls and a taser. EMS treated the suspect, CCFR ventilated the premises, and evidence confirmed forced entry.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Detention Officer

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Detention Officer

CCSO Deputy spots driver using cell phone at stoplight Just before Noon on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 a Deputy with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office who was stopped for a red light at the intersection of Bullsboro Dr and Celebrate Life Parkway, observed the driver in a Silver Toyota Corolla beside him was not paying […]

Burglar Hits Raymond Express Valero, Suspects Identity Sought

Burglar Hits Raymond Express Valero, Suspects Identity Sought

Burglar breaks in, steals vapes Just before 2 AM on Thursday, July 31st, E911 received a call from the security company representing Raymond Express Valero located at 2388 E Hwy 16. They relayed that they’d received an alarm at the location and that the owner was on the way to the store. Units with the […]

Union City Carjacking Leads to Fatal Accident on Interstate

Union City Carjacking Leads to Fatal Accident on Interstate

This information is preliminary and details will change. Due to the number of agencies involved, information has been hard to get overnight. The narrative below comes mainly from the POV of Coweta County and what information they were able to get from other agencies over the time period of the incident. I will continue to […]

Alabama Man Killed in Fiery Overnight Interstate Accident

Alabama Man Killed in Fiery Overnight Interstate Accident

GSP Provides Preliminary Information, Identifies Victim The following information was provided by the Georgia State Patrol regarding a fatal overnight accident on Interstate 85 North just before Exit 41. These are the preliminary findings from the crash investigation conducted by GSP Post 24 Newnan. The investigation remains ongoing. On July 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 […]

Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Custody Once Again

Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Custody Once Again

Update – July 27th – Coweta County Booking information has been added at the bottom of the article. Community Members Report Sighting, Interaction Just after 6:45 PM,  July, 26th, 2025, Coweta County E911 received a call from a resident in the area of Potts Rd and Rolling Hills Ln reporting they’d just seen a black […]

Suspect Takes CCSO on Pursuit Through Downtown Newnan

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.

FBI Arrests Newnan Couple for Millions in Covid Fraud

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.