Child Abuse Arrest

The Jackson County Times received the following press release from the Sneads Police Department.

On 8-23-25 an officer with the Sneads Police Department responded to a physical altercation at the Sneads football field and upon arrival, the officer spoke with two victims, an adult male and a juvenile male. Both had sustained minor injuries and the suspect had fled the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.

During the investigation the officer learned that the suspect, Adam Brewton, had reportedly been driving a golf cart recklessly and several witnesses stated that he was intoxicated.

The juvenile asked Brewton to please slow down before a child got hurt. Brewton reportedly became irate and attacked the juvenile, knocking him into a chain link fence. The victim sustained a small cut to his head, an avulsion to the side of his hand, and abrasions to his neck and chin.

After the altercation Brewton got back on the golf cart and drove to the other side of the field.

 An adult male that was a vendor at the event observed the attack and approached Brewton, asking what his problem was. He was reportedly assaulted by Brewton and received bloody abrasions to his neck and forearm.

 A criminal complaint for child abuse was submitted seeking a warrant, which was signed by the judge.

On 9-16-25 deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office took Brewton into custody pursuant to the warrant. He was booked into the Jackson County Correctional Facility with a charge of Child Abuse. The adult male victim declined to press charges.

Chief Brett N. Preston would like to thank the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.

Adam Brewton                                                                                                                                      

B/M Age 29                                                                                                                                   

Marianna, Florida