Six law enforcement officers from multiple West Tennessee agencies are facing criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of excessive force during an October 2024 arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched its investigation at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman after a police pursuit ended in Dyer County on … [Read more...] about Six officers indicted by TBI for assault on murder suspect
Public Safety
Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
A Covington man was indicted this week for killing a woman in Covington in 2022. Betty Goheen, of Munford, was found dead at a home on South College Street on April 9, 2022. Spanyada Adams, the man who was reportedly alone with her at the time of her death, told police she overdosed on drugs. Police said that explanation was inconsistent with the evidence collected at the … [Read more...] about Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region sustained damaged Saturday after a driver ran into the building. Covington Police said 18-year-old Chyleia Sanford of Brownsville, who had 17-year-old and 11-year-old passengers in her vehicle, was doing donuts in the parking lot at the club. She reportedly lost control of the vehicle while doing a donut close to the … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts
One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
One of the suspects in Friday morning's shooting on Hwy. 51 North has turned himself in, Sheriff Shannon Beasley confirmed on Saturday. Dalton Richard, 21, of Brighton, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. His girlfriend, Kassie Carpenter, 21, of Mason, is still at large. The shooting took place near Jack Bennett Road. Witnesses said two cars were next to each … [Read more...] about One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington
Tipton County Sheriff's Office deputies and Covington police officers are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Hwy. 51 and Jack Bennett Road early Friday morning. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said preliminary reports indicated a silver Malibu-style vehicle and a red Mustang were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 around the Jack Bennett Road … [Read more...] about TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington
Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Covington Police Department have partnered to solve an overnight business burglary. On Tuesday, Oct. 10 at approximately 11 p.m., TCSO deputies were patrolling businesses in Covington and observed a gray Dodge Charger driving southbound on Highway 51 without lights. The deputies initiated a traffic stop for the observed traffic violation. … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary
Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
BRIGHTON - After another deadly accident, a grieving family is petitioning city officials for help with getting a traffic light installed at a dangerous intersection. Stanley “Nicco” Butler, a father of 7, was riding his motorcycle through Hwy. 51 at Woodlawn when the driver of an SUV hit and killed him. Family members say he was thrown 100 feet and sustained major injuries. … [Read more...] about Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
Covington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that killed a 22-year-old. Officers were dispatched to Bluebird Cove at Loon Lane after gunshots were reported just after midnight Sunday. There they found a man had been shot to death while in his vehicle, which then left the road and hit a house. The victim has been identified as Harkeem Kirby. A press release from … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
