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.
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.
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.
Multiple NHS Students Arrested After Fight, One Found With Weapon
According to the NPD case report on May 1st, 2025 around 10 AM, SRO’s assigned to Newnan High School were notified over the school radio that the school staff had a ” situation in the 100 hallway. ” When they arrived to the location they observed the victim, an unidentified black female who was extremely frantic and upset. An officer noted portions of the victims hair on the floor and that she had broken nails and a swollen hand. She stated to officers that she was jumped in the stairs and hadn’t done anything wrong, they just jumped her.
Six Arrested in Wake of Snowfinch Lane Shooting
Just before 9 PM on April 25th, 2025, E911 received a call from a residence on Snowfinch Lane in Newnan reporting that a male victim had been shot.
Units with both the Newnan Police Department, as well as nearby units with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the scene. Dispatch had been able to confirm with the caller that there were numerous people located within the residence and at least one was armed. When units arrived they came in contact with a male outside of the house who was detained. Units then secured the house, calling all the individuals out of the house where they were then detained.
Four Arrested after Search Warrant Finds Drugs at Lakeside Residence
Just before 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 17th, members of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a residence within Creekside at White Oak, formally Lakeside. Details of the search warrant are sealed however booking records indicate four suspects, at least three of whom are related, were arrested and charged with multiple drug related charges.
17 Year Old Suspect Arrested for Stealing Vehicle
Just after 7:45 PM on Friday, April 11th, E911 received a call from a resident off Briarwood Court stating that three black males had just stolen their black F-150 from their yard and driven off in the direction of Shenandoah Blvd. Due to the location of the incident units with both the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Newnan Police Department were notified of the theft and several units were dispatched to the scene. Dispatch was able to get the tag information from the victim and get the information out to the units quickly.
Update on Forest Circle Shooting
Official Statement The following statement was released March 10th, 2025 the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement regarding an incident that had occurred the previous day. On March 9th 2025, at approximately 0534 hours, Coweta E911 received multiple 911 calls in reference to a male discharging a firearm at 8 Forest Circle. Deputies […]