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Name:
Johnson, Allon Jevier
Date of Booking:
04/01/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
DRIVE BY SHOOTING
THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY- FELONY
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
DRIVE BY SHOOTING
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 24th, 2026, I responded to [40 BLOCK] Heard Ln (Newton County) regarding a discharge gun. Dispatch advised that the complainant said it was a possible drive-by shooting. The complainant informed dispatch that he had discovered a bullet hole inside of the residence. The complainant also advised that he heard a vehicle go by, and he observed it to be a small SUV.
Upon my arrival, I made contact with both Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Ms. [VICTIM #2], who both reside at this residence. I spoke with Mr. [VICTIM #1], and he advised that both he and Ms. [VICTIM #2] were in the bedroom asleep. He stated that they were awakened by gunfire that sounded close to the residence.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] advised that he had gone outside to see what was going on when he observed a smaller SUV traveling on Mandy Ln. exiting towards the front of the subdivision.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] and Ms. [VICTIM #2] stated that they are on their second day in this residence and do not know who might have committed this act.
While looking around I observed damage to the inside of the sheetrock of the residence near the front door. Gunfire also caused damage on the left side of the residence.
Several spent shell casings were located in the roadway on Mandy Ln, just on the side of the house of [40 BLOCK] Heard Ln.
A few moments later, as I was still on the scene, the City of Covington Police Department received a report of a drive-by shooting in the area of Settlers Grove Road, which is down the street from Heard Lane. They were able to get video of their shooting, and a small KIA Soul was observed doing it.
The tag of the KIA was [REDACTED], which is registered to an address in DeKalb County. Based off a search using Flock, this vehicle was in the area prior to Mr. [VICTIM #1] calling 911.
I spoke with Ofc. Booth with the city of Covington Police Department. He advised me that they located rifle rounds along with handgun rounds. The handgun rounds they located were Luger brand which were the same casings that were located at Heard Ln.
On call crime scene, Sgt. Kitchens, along with on call CID, Inv. Moss, both arrived on scene.
Deputies canvassed the area and located cameras on residences, which were documented via dispatch.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] was given a case card in reference to this report.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/10/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING — ALLON JEVIER JOHNSON
What this means: On April 10, 2026, Allon Jevier Johnson appeared before a magistrate judge in Newton County for his first appearance hearing — the initial court proceeding where a defendant is formally advised of the charges against them and their rights. Attorney Jennifer Arndt was present on Johnson’s behalf. The court reviewed whether Johnson should be released on bond and determined that bond would be denied. The magistrate found that Johnson is charged with an offense not bondable by a magistrate under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 17-6-1), meaning the bond decision must be made by a Superior Court judge. The court noted that Johnson poses a significant danger to persons or property in the community and poses a significant risk of committing any felony. The warrants referenced in this hearing are listed under case numbers 26-9031FW, 26-9427W, 26-9401W, 26-9191W, 26-9038FW, and 26-8337FW. The order was signed by Magistrate Judge Melanie M. Bell.
5/6/26
CONSENT ORDER — CASE BOUND OVER TO NEWTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On May 6, 2026, a Consent Order was entered in the Magistrate Court of Newton County. Allon Jevier Johnson waived his right to a full preliminary hearing, and the case was formally bound over — meaning transferred — to the Newton County Superior Court to be prosecuted on the charges as stated in the arrest warrants. Those charges include Drive by Shooting, Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony, Aggravated Assault (multiple counts), and Aggravated Assault. The order was consented to by the State and by Johnson’s defense attorney on his behalf. The case now moves forward at the Superior Court level, where felony prosecutions are handled.
6/26/26
GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 6 COUNTS FILED AGAINST ALLON JEVIER JOHNSON
What this means: During the April Term of 2026, a Newton County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Allon Jevier Johnson, meaning enough evidence was presented for the case to move forward to trial. The indictment was filed in open court on June 26, 2026, under case numbers 2026SUWA475-3 and 2026SUWA459-3, with associated warrant numbers 26-941FW, 26-940FW, 26-939FW, 26-938FW, 26-937FW, and 26-942FW. The indictment number is 2026-CR-836-3. District Attorney Randy McGinley signed the indictment on behalf of the State, with Phillip Matthews listed as prosecutor. The six counts are as follows:
Count 1 charges Allon Jevier Johnson with Drive-by Shooting, accused of allegedly firing a weapon from a vehicle.
Counts 2 and 5 charge Allon Jevier Johnson with Aggravated Assault, accusing him of allegedly attacking one or more individuals in an aggravated manner.
Count 6 charges Allon Jevier Johnson with Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, accusing him of allegedly having a firearm on his person while committing one of the underlying felony offenses. Johnson has not yet entered a plea in this matter.