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NCSO makes arrests after community complaints, drug search warrant
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From left: Cynthia Nicole Peacock, Chadwick William Cook, Christopher Brian Hendrix and Timothy Alan Rustin

COVINGTON, Ga. - After numerous community complaints about a residence on Hazelbrand Road, Newton County Sheriff's Office obtained probable cause for a search warrant and that search warrant was executed Oct. 24. 

Four arrests were made at the 11663 Hazelbrand Road home and more are expected, according to a statement from NCSO Sgt. Cortney Morrison. 

"This is a prime example of how our citizens play a huge part in the war on drugs in the community," she said. 

  • Cynthia Nicole Peacock, 25, of Covington, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, receipt/possession/transport of firearm by convicted felon, use of firearm by convicted felon during the commission of a crime and possession of a Schedule III/IV/V controlled substance with intent to distribute. 
  • Chadwick William Cook, 45, of Monticello, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime,  possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, receipt/possession/transport of firearm by convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug-related objects and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. 
  • Christopher Brian Hendrix, 43, of Covington, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a felony and possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance. 
  • Timothy Alan Rustin, 40, of Covington, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug-related objects, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and receipt/possession/transport of firearm by convicted felon. 

According to booking reports, a bond amount has not yet been determined for the suspects. 

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The Covington News will continue to update this story as information is received.