July 15th, 2025
Joshua Thomas Stone Indicted by Grand Jury
A Coweta County Grand Jury has returned a True Bill indictment against Joshua Thomas Stone.
Presumption of Innocence
In the United States, all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Investigation started: May, 2025
Originated from: Unknown
Lead Agency: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office
State & County: Georgia, Coweta County
Assisting Agencies: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office
Booking Agency: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office
Booked / Released: May 6, 2025 /
Charges:
Investigation Summary
Case Information
Court: Coweta County Superior Court
Case #: SUR2025000617
Filing Date: July 15, 2025
Charging Instrument: Indictment
Counts
Count 1 – Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-5 )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes (O.C.G.A. 16-6-5) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did unlawfully solicit and entice [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of sixteen years, to a wooded area for the purpose of child molestation, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Count 2 – Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-5 )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes (O.C.G.A. 16-6-5) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did unlawfully take [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of sixteen years, by moving said child to lap of said accused for the purpose of child molestation, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Count 3 – Child Molestation ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4(a) )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did commit an immoral and indecent act to [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of 16 years, with the intent to arouse and satisfy the sexual desires of himself by placing the mouth of said accused on the mouth and lips of said child, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Count 4 – Child Molestation ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4(a) )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did commit an immoral and indecent act to [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of 16 years, with the intent to arouse and satisfy the sexual desires of himself by placing the mouth of said accused on the neck of said child, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Count 5 – Child Molestation ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4(a) )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did commit an immoral and indecent act to [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of 16 years, with the intent to arouse and satisfy the sexual desires of himself by placing the mouth of said accused on the breasts of said child, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Count 6 – Child Molestation ( O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4(a) )
The Grand Jury aforesaid, in the name and behalf of the Citizens of the State of Georgia, charge and accuse JOSHUA THOMAS STONE with the offense of Child Molestation (O.C.G.A. 16-6-4(a)) in that the said accused, in the State of Georgia and in the County of Coweta, on or about the 5th day of May, 2025, did commit an immoral and indecent act to [ REDACTED ] a child under the age of 16 years, with the intent to arouse and satisfy the sexual desires of himself by placing the hand of said accused on the buttocks of said child, contrary to the laws of the State of Georgia, the good order, peace and dignity thereof.
Updates
July 15th, 2025
Joshua Thomas Stone Indicted by Grand Jury
A Coweta County Grand Jury has returned a True Bill indictment against Joshua Thomas Stone.