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Middle schooler charged for making threats toward another student
Crime - LOCAL
Evan Newton
Published: Oct 3, 2024, 2:15 PM

NEWTON COUNTY – An 11-year-old student from Indian Creek Middle School has been arrested on terroristic threats and acts charges.

According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), the male student allegedly threatened another student. It is not clear what the subject matter of the threats were.

The pre-teen was arrested on Oct. 2 and his case will be turned over to the juvenile court system.

In the last month, there have been several students that have been arrested and face charges related to threatening school safety. The NCSO said that they are working with Newton County Schools to ensure that these threats are being taken seriously.

“The Sheriff's Office works closely with the Newton County School System to maintain a safe learning environment,” read a statement from the NCSO. “We encourage everyone to report any suspicious behavior or concerns immediately. Remember: See something, say something.”
Newton County jury finds Covington man guilty of felony murder
Shane Robinson
Shane Robinson - photo by Courtesy of the Newton County Sheriff's Office
Kate Verity
Published: Mar 31, 2025, 9:15 PM

NEWTON COUNTY – On Monday afternoon, 30-year-old Shane Alexander Robinson of Covington was found guilty of killing Charles Edward Stanley III over three years ago.

The Newton County District Attorney’s Office released that a jury deemed that Robinson was guilty on three charges: Felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

On March 5, 2022, sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight, Robinson shot an AR-style firearm at a vehicle that Stanley was driving along Harvey Wood Drive. According to the District Attorney’s release, Robinson fired the weapon 13 times into the vehicle, killing Stanley.

According to a previous report by The Covington News, an arrest warrant stated that Robinson “grabbed his AR-15 (rifle) and drove” from his home to Harvey Wood Drive to “scare” Stanley.

“When Charles was backing up, Shane admitted to firing several rounds at the vehicle,” the 2022 warrant stated. “Furthermore, Shane also initially stated that he fired rounds at the vehicle as it was driving away.”

Robinson initially faced charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, unauthorized discharge of firearms within 50 yards of the public highway, and reckless conduct. It is not clear if some of these charges were dismissed.

Sentencing is set for a later date, which has not been announced. A co-defendant’s case is still pending.