NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident involving two family members.
Sheriff’s deputies say on Thursday, 24-year-old Ethan Parks, of Covington, stabbed his uncle, 37-year-old Jason Durden, of Covington, during an altercation.
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Deputies arrested Parks and charged him with aggravated assault under the family violence act.
Parks is currently being held at the Newton County Detention Center.
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Their investigation is ongoing.
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