Investigation started: June, 2025
Originated from: Complaint
Lead Agency: Newnan Police Department
State & County: Georgia, Coweta County
Assisting Agencies: Newnan Police Department
Booking Agency: Newnan Police Department
Booked / Released: July 8, 2025 /
Charges:
Investigation Summary
On or around June 24th, a complaint was made to the Newnan Police Department regarding inappropriate contact between John Franklin Caldwell III and an unknown minor.
The complaint was turned over to investigators with the Newnan Police Department and as a result on July 8th, 2025, Caldwell was arrested and booked in the Coweta County Jail on the following charge:
– Child Molestation (F)
As of July 15th, 2025, Caldwell remains in jail without bond.
The next movement will come when the District Attorney’s Office presents the allegations to a Grand Jury who will then, if sufficient evidence exists, return an Indictment.
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