Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Newnan man arrested, accused of repeatedly raping woman in his apartment

Jamara Donta Isaac

Credit: Coweta County Sheriff's Office

Credit: Coweta County Sheriff's Office

Jamara Donta Isaac
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July 1, 2020

A Newnan man is accused of repeatedly raping, hitting and choking a woman in his apartment over the weekend, leading to his arrest.

Jamara Donta Isaac, 38, was arrested Sunday on rape, false imprisonment and aggravated assault charges, Newnan police Deputy Chief Mark Cooper confirmed to AJC.com. The alleged attack took place overnight Saturday at the Newnan Estates apartment complex, where he lived.

About 3 a.m., Isaac assaulted the woman, leading her to barricade herself inside his bathroom for protection, police said. The victim told police that Isaac also attempted to strangle her during the incident.

The woman was later released from his home and went to a hospital, police said. When she was released the next day, she called authorities.

Isaac remains in the Coweta County jail without bond.

In other news:

A Newnan police officer was fired after a controversial arrest sparked a use-of-force investigation. James Robson was fired from the department on June 18 for violating the department's use-of-force policy while arresting Sherman Daniel at the Eastgate Apartments. The arrest was captured on body-worn camera footage. Robson has filed a grievance with the Newnan police chief to reconsider his termination.- Asia Simone Burns (Tyson Horne / tyson.horne@ajc.com)

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