NEWTON – A Newton man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault following a shooting investigation early Wednesday morning, according to the Newton Police Department.
Police said officers were called to the area of Bingham Street around 6:15 a.m. March 25 after receiving reports of shots fired.
After investigating, authorities charged Jakolby Kamarion Billups of Newton with two counts of aggravated assault.
Police said Billups had been out on a felony bond at the time of his arrest. He is being held at the Newton County Jail pending his initial appearance.
The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Police Chief McKenzie Patrick thanked officers for their work on the case and also thanked the community for helping investigators resolve the case quickly.
