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Newton Police Chief Will Jackson says that a joint investigation between the Newton Police Department and the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, along with help from the public, has resulted in identifying suspects in a recent rash of auto burglaries in and around Newton.
According to Jackson, so far officers have recovered two stolen handguns, and six arrest warrants have been obtained on two of the suspects accused of committing or participating in the crimes.
The names of the suspects have not yet been released pending arrest and arraignment.
Meanwhile, Chief Jackson issued a warning to residents to never leave valuables in a vehicle, and to make sure they’re locked and the alarm set.