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Barrow County Sheriff's Office arrests six suspects in connection with murder of White Plains man

Barrow County deputies have arrested several suspects in connection with the Monday, April 13th murder of 40-year-old Casey Lotrail Watts, of White Plains.

Deputies responded a report of a robbery and assault at 1419 Red Oak Way. When they arrived, they discovered the victim unconscious. Deputies performed CPR and Watts was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

During the investigation, law enforcement determined that the original incident happened at 1651 White Oak Drive in Winder. Six individuals were arrested at the scene. 34-year-old Shurita Lashay Davis, 19-year-old Ezion Tymere Edwards, 20-year-old, Robert John Arnold, 20-year-old Michavius Luis Mayweather, 17-year-old Antrevion Gary-Hill, and 21-year-old Jamarion Floyd Lewis, all of Winder were arrested at the scene.

According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, all the suspects are currently being held in the Barrow County Detention Center. Each of them is being charged with murder, aggravated assault, and party to a crime.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information in this case is asked to contact the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office at 770- 307-3080

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!