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
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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
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
Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center
Five people were shot during a party at The Event Center in Covington Saturday night. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said Covington police and Tipton County deputies were dispatched to the popular club at approximately 11:15 p.m. after gunshots were reported. “Upon arrival, deputies began administering first aid to a female gunshot victim who was found to be in extremely critical … [Read more...] about Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center
Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder
Providing an update to city leaders during a public safety meeting last week, Covington's police chief said the department needs help from the public to make an arrest in a recent homicide. Adel "Alex" Elrafei was shot to death on Christmas Day while operating Bull Market, the Covington-based gas station he owned for many years. Police said he was found near the counter where … [Read more...] about Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder
Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
A recent compliance check by Covington Police resulted in three arrests, said police chief Donna Turner. On Jan. 20, the department used a confidential informant under the legal drinking age to test whether or not businesses licensed to sell beer would sell to a minor. The operation, done in conjunction with Drug Free Tipton and the Covington Beer Board, took the informant … [Read more...] about Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
[metaslider id="11732"] On December 30th, locals gathered to honor late Adel A. Elrafei who was shot and killed on Christmas. He owned Bull Market located on the northside of Covington. Fehnihxx Booker, a close friend to Elrafei, spoke on how the owner was more than a businessman, but a friend. Booker would come to him for advice if he needed it. “I’m hurt, the … [Read more...] about Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
The Covington Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Bull Market on Christmas Day. Adel A. Elrafei, 57, of Ripley, was found unresponsive by customers at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was found near the counter where the cash register was opened and an undetermined amount of property was missing. He was pronounced dead on the … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
