When Gov. Bill Lee ordered Tennesseans stay at home on Thursday he also provided local law enforcement agencies with the authority to decide how they'd enforce it. After a Zoom call with Tipton County's sheriff and police chiefs Friday afternoon it's clear: They don't want to have to cite or arrest you, they just want you to stay home and use common sense. "Let there be no … [Read more...] about Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
Public Safety
Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
BRIGHTON – Five Covington women have been charged with burglarizing the home of a 95-year-old World War II veteran earlier this month. According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, March 4, deputies were called to a home on Myron Creek Road after Keith Cook reported four women forced their way into his home, stole $20 from his wallet and other personal … [Read more...] about Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
Brighton couple cited in animal hoarding case
A Brighton couple was cited for animal hoarding after the county removed 46 dogs from their property and mobile home. Dozens of dog crates and carriers, each containing a barking or whining dog, lined the Brighton-Clopton Road property as employees from the Tipton County and Memphis animal shelters worked to take the dogs from the single-wide mobile home. Animal control was … [Read more...] about Brighton couple cited in animal hoarding case
Car crashes through front window of Hollywood Feed in Atoka
[metaslider id=4635] This Toyota crashed through the front window of Hollywood Feed in Atoka earlier this afternoon. There were no injuries and the accident is under investigation. … [Read more...] about Car crashes through front window of Hollywood Feed in Atoka
Judson Naifeh arrested after alleged altercation with shoplifter that involved a gun
Judson Naifeh, the owner of Naifeh's Cash Saver in Covington and Naifeh's Food Market in Munford, was led out of his Covington store Thursday afternoon in handcuffs and charged with aggravated assault after an altercation with a man charged with shoplifting from the store. According to court documents, Christopher Bonds, 56, called police and said that Naifeh asked him to … [Read more...] about Judson Naifeh arrested after alleged altercation with shoplifter that involved a gun
Covington police station project gets new life – here are details on the new plan
Alderman Keith Phelps started last Thursday’s special called meeting of the public safety committee by stating the board wanted to start fresh with new plans for the proposed police station. “We’ve been talking about this for quite a number of years,” he said. “Certainly different plans have been presented and ideas presented. There’s been a lot that has taken place thanks to … [Read more...] about Covington police station project gets new life – here are details on the new plan
The second round of Operation Crime Driver nets 13 arrests
District Attorney General Mark E. Davidson announced Friday the second phase of a joint federal, state and local law enforcement anti-violence initiative has resulted in the arrest and/or charging of 13 individuals in Tipton and Lauderdale Counties, TN. The agencies participating in the initiative include the District Attorney General’s Office for the 25th Judicial District, … [Read more...] about The second round of Operation Crime Driver nets 13 arrests
Two charged with child abuse after overdosing with toddler, infant in their car
Through social media you occasionally see photos and videos of couples who've overdosed with their children in their car and the same thing happened in Covington last Friday. Though no video or photos were published online, two adults from Drummonds were passed out in the Dollar General parking lot on Valentine's Day with a toddler and an infant their car. A witness on the … [Read more...] about Two charged with child abuse after overdosing with toddler, infant in their car
