A 21-year-old from Covington died in an accident Monday afternoon, the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed. Spencer Farabee, who was traveling on what investigators have called a homemade moped, pulled out onto Old Memphis Road from a driveway on the east side of the road. He was killed in the head-on collision with a 2014 Dodge Ram driven by 25-year-old Zachary Cook. There … [Read more...] about Covington man killed on Old Memphis Road
Public Safety
Munford man charged with vehicular homicide in Millington crash
A 20-year-old from Munford has been charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly causing a wreck in Millington Thursday night that killed two people. The accident took place near the busy intersection of Hwy. 51 and Wilkinsville, in front of Walmart and dozens of other businesses. Witnesses said the truck driven by Ethan Wells was driving at a high rate of speed and … [Read more...] about Munford man charged with vehicular homicide in Millington crash
Two people were shot on Hwy. 51 in an apparent retaliatory shooting Wednesday night
Covington Police are investigating a shooting that left two people in critical condition Wednesday night. The victims were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 when another car pulled up next to them and opened fire. The shooting took place at approximately 7:45 p.m. The suspect vehicle fled the scene before police arrived. The victims are both in critical condition. One was … [Read more...] about Two people were shot on Hwy. 51 in an apparent retaliatory shooting Wednesday night
Child found safe after being kidnapped during vehicle theft Thursday night
Covington police said a three-year-old child kidnapped during a vehicle theft Thursday night was found safe in Brownsville. The child was left in a running car while the mother went inside Discount Liquor. While she was shopping, Sean Browder reportedly stole her vehicle. "After several tense minutes of searching for the vehicle officers were notified that Brownsville PD … [Read more...] about Child found safe after being kidnapped during vehicle theft Thursday night
TCSO investigating triple shooting in Mason
MASON – The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a triple shooting that took place in the Richland Hills subdivision Saturday night. Detectives believe multiple people were shooting and, in addition to the three victims, multiple homes and vehicles on Harmony Drive were also shot. One of the three victims was transported to Baptist-Tipton and remains hospitalized … [Read more...] about TCSO investigating triple shooting in Mason
When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
Tipton County hasn't seen significant rainfall all month, but a reprieve arrived in the form of thunderstorms mid-afternoon. And, as the saying goes, the rains came down and the floods came up. According to MemphisWeather.net, South Tipton County saw 5.5 inches of rain in about an hour. The average rainfall for the entire month of July is 4.5 inches. Many residents posted … [Read more...] about When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
A Covington family has been displaced by a fire investigators believe was caused by illegal use of fireworks. “Someone determined that a firework came through the window,” said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. Though they’re sold for weeks beforehand, it is illegal to shoot fireworks in Covington except on Jan. 1, July 4 and Dec. 31. The South High Street home was heavily … [Read more...] about Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
U.S. Attorney’s Office announces Maurice Nash sentenced to 210 months
Maurice Nash, 47, of Atoka, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the sentence Thursday. According to information presented in court, on May 3, 2019, members of the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Board of Probation and Parole and … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office announces Maurice Nash sentenced to 210 months
