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Drakkel Malik Smith, 24, of Newnan, Georgia

Status:

Investigation started: July, 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: August 19, 2025 /

Charges: 

Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)

Investigation Summary

According to public information, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was made aware of CSE allegations against Drakkel Malik Smith, 24, of Newnan, in late July. CCSO investigators launched an investigation that resulted in Smith’s arrest on August 19th, 2025 on the following charges.

  • Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
  • Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)

As of August 20th, Smith remains in the Coweta County Jail without bond.

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