NEWTON COUNTY — A former probation officer for the Division of Neighborhood Supervision (DCS) has been arrested on sex-related crimes.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) introduced on Tuesday that 54-year-old Michael Smith of Covington was arrested on three counts of improper sexual contact by an worker or agent within the first diploma. Smith was listed as a “former” officer within the GBI’s information launch.
The GBI says that DCS requested an investigation in November 2025 after Smith was allegedly concerned in a sexual relationship with a probationer. Based on reserving information, the incidents occurred on June 17, 2025, June 27, 2025 and Sept. 12, 2025.
Smith was booked into the Rockdale County Jail on Could 29 and launched on bond two days later.
The GBI says the investigation stays energetic and ongoing. Anybody with details about this case can contact the GBI Area 10 Investigative Workplace at (770) 388-5019. Nameless ideas may also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), on-line at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See One thing, Ship One thing cell app.
