Lawrence Dardie Preston, 55, Atlanta, July 19. Violation of RICO act.

Crisoforo Puga Jr., 22, 6348 Turner Lake Road, Covington, July 23. Probation violation.

Fredrick Darnell Slaton, 40, 45 Brighton Drive, Covington, July 21. Simple battery, cruelty to children, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce.

Chrisopher DeShawn Smith, 18, 275 Bell St., Covington, July 17. Probation violation, juvenile probation violation.

Rodney Darrell Smith, 41, 3138 Hendrix Circle, Covington, July 19. Probation violation.

Kayla Lynn Stuart, 18, Conyers, July 23. Possession of schedule 1 and 2 (methamphetamine).

Kennth Dale Teets, 46, Lawrenceville, July 19. Probation violation.

Alan Curran Towler, 37, Conyers, July 18. Probation violation.

John Randall Williamson, Conyers, July 23. Possession of schedule 1 and 2 (methamphetamine), no tail lights.

Billy James Wilson, 53, 160 Highway 162, Lot 76, Covington, July 23. Court sentenced 60 days.

Keith Millian Wright, 40, 10 Harrison Circle, Covington, July 19. Escape, false imprisonment, battery (Family Violence Act), obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers, interference with government property.

Wayne Forrest Zagwyn, 35, 189 Falcon Ridge, Newborn, July 17. Probation violation, carrying a concealed weapon.

Cory Manyel Allen, 38, 8242 Sterling Lane, Covington, July 21. Driving while license suspended.