A fatal house fire in Drummonds is under investigation. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Tipton County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Patricia Lane at approximately 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene the home was full engulfed. During the process of extinguishing the blaze a body was found in the home. The victim has … [Read more...] about Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
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During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an undercover, alcohol compliance check on several Tipton County businesses. Investigators used an informant, under the age of 21, to go into these establishments in an attempt to purchase alcohol. Throughout the investigation, a total of 13 businesses were checked. Twelve of those businesses refused to sell to the underage … [Read more...] about During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
Here’s how Covington’s new crime mapping tool works
During Tuesday’s meeting of the public safety committee, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey announced the department will be using a new crime mapping tool. Powered by Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, the public mapping service will provide another tool for residents who want to stay informed about the crimes which may be taking place in their neighborhoods. “This is another way … [Read more...] about Here’s how Covington’s new crime mapping tool works
Brighton alderman indicted on two counts of fondling
A Brighton alderman was indicted in DeSoto County, Miss. Wednesday and charged with two counts of fondling. David Boone, who was elected in November 2020, was booked into the Tipton County Jail Wednesday evening on a hold for Mississippi, the sheriff’s office confirmed. Currently employed at White Station High School with Shelby County Schools, Boone has been an educator for … [Read more...] about Brighton alderman indicted on two counts of fondling
Johnson set to be arraigned Tuesday after weekend shooting
A Covington man was arrested after a shooting on Grant Lane in Covington early Sunday morning that left another man injured. Just after midnight deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Grant Lane where a male victim had been shot multiple times. He was transported to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. Detectives determined Montevis "Snoopy" Johnson, 24, of … [Read more...] about Johnson set to be arraigned Tuesday after weekend shooting
McDaniel out on $100K bond
A Brighton man is out on bond after being charged with second-degree murder last week. Raymond Cole McDaniel, 22, was also charged with possessing a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony after allegedly shooting and killing Stephanie Brown on Thursday, May 20. According to the warrant, at approximately 6:41 p.m. the Brighton Police Department responded to a reported … [Read more...] about McDaniel out on $100K bond
A Brighton man was charged with second-degree murder after fatal shooting Thursday
A Brighton man has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of a woman Thursday night. Details from the incident are not yet completely clear, Brighton Police Chief Mike Durham said Friday morning, but it was a domestic-related incident which remains under investigation. The victim's identity has not yet been released by BPD. Raymond Cole McDaniel, … [Read more...] about A Brighton man was charged with second-degree murder after fatal shooting Thursday
Fugitive Davarious Taylor arrested in Covington, charged with Andrew Terry’s murder
Davarious Taylor, the 20-year-old wanted in connection with a homicide, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Covington Police Department Monday morning. Taylor has been named the suspect in the March 11 shooting death of Andrew Terry. Terry was shot three times while sitting in a car at Broadmeadow Place Apartments on Peeler Avenue. He was taken to the hospital … [Read more...] about Fugitive Davarious Taylor arrested in Covington, charged with Andrew Terry’s murder
