Newton County Teen Arrested for Social Media Threats Against Classmate

Student arrested after alleged social media threat

A 15-year-old who allegedly made a threat toward another student via social media has been arrested by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

Fifteen-year-old student arrested for online threat

A 15-year-old Newton College and Career Academy student was arrested by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, March 17 in connection with an investigation into an online threat.

Newton County teen arrested for social media threats against classmate

A 15-year-old student faces felony charges for making social media threats.

Student Arrested After Social Media Threat At Newton College And Career Academy - The Central Georgian

COVINGTON, Georgia – A 15-year-old student has been arrested following an investigation into a social media threat made toward another student at a Newton County school. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, around noon, investigators with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division took the juvenile into custody at the Newton College and Career Academy. Authorities said the arrest followed an investigation into a threat made onlin…