The "smash and grab" style of thievery has been very common in Memphis the last several months. Now it's happening in Tipton County. On Monday, July 24 at approximately 2:20 a.m., eight people smashed through the glass door and Brasfield's Jewelry in Covington and left with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Moments after the “smash and grab” burglary, deputies from the … [Read more...] about Eight suspects escape into woods after ‘smash and grab’ at Brasfield’s Jewelry in Covington
Public Safety
Two fires happened simultaneously at Mason businesses last week – investigators believe they were set intentionally
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating two suspicious fires in Mason last week. According to Mason Fire Chief Charles Jenkins, firefighters were dispatched to a vacant building just west of Finde Naifeh Road on Hwy. 70 West just after midnight on Thursday, May 25. Jenkins said the building was less than 25 percent involved, which means less than a quarter of it … [Read more...] about Two fires happened simultaneously at Mason businesses last week – investigators believe they were set intentionally
TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the fatal shooting of a local musician. At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday a shooting was reported on Old Memphis Road, in the Covington area, sheriff Shannon Beasley said. Aaron Huffman, 44, was pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Beasley said one person has been … [Read more...] about TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician
Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling
Instead of serving the Town of Brighton, a former alderman is now serving time. David Boone was convicted of two counts of fondling last month, charges on which he was indicted in June 2021. Boone was elected in November 2020 and was employed at White Station High School with Shelby County Schools at the time of his arrest. He had been an educator for more than two decades. A … [Read more...] about Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling
Teenager charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday
A 16-year-old has been charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday, the Covington Police Department announced. Early Wednesday morning the school's resource officer received a screenshot from Snapchat where there was a threat to "CHS," which was believed to be the local high school, and a warning to students. As a result, school officials and … [Read more...] about Teenager charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday
Munford man charged with murder, aggravated arson after fire on East Drive
A Munford man has been charged with first degree murder and arson after a fire on East Drive Tuesday morning. Munford Police Chief Randal Baskin said firefighters were dispatched to the home at approximately 4 a.m. and found an elderly man dead in the yard. The man has not been identified by police. Police have charged 51-year-old Jonathan Rieben with first degree murder and … [Read more...] about Munford man charged with murder, aggravated arson after fire on East Drive
Oil spill reported in Covington subdivision last month
During a public safety committee meeting Tuesday, Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs announced an oil spill was reported in a Covington subdivision on Feb. 18. “It looked to be used motor oil in a ditch,” he said. “We were told it was the oil out of an 18-wheeler truck.” The spill was located in front of a home on Andrew Street, in the subdivision in northwest Covington. The … [Read more...] about Oil spill reported in Covington subdivision last month
Man killed in accident on Mt. Carmel Road Thursday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a traffic accident on Mt. Carmel Road resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man. According to the preliminary report, just after 7 p.m. Thursday night the Ford Fusion driven by Trenton Rankin was hit head-on by a Ford F-150 driven by 23-year-old Waylon Jonakin. Jonakin was reportedly traveling southbound on Mt. Carmel Road, over a … [Read more...] about Man killed in accident on Mt. Carmel Road Thursday
