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
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After finding stolen truck, police also find guns likely used in drive-by shootings
Covington Police found guns they believe may have been used in drive by shootings after locating a stolen truck earlier this week. According to chief Larry Lindsey, on Thursday, Jan. 16, Lauderdale County deputies spotted a Dodge truck recently stolen from a residence on Hwy. 179. The driver led police on a pursuit which ended when the truck wrecked at Leigh’s Chapel and Flat … [Read more...] about After finding stolen truck, police also find guns likely used in drive-by shootings
Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
Covington Police are investigating a three separate drive-by shootings Monday, confirmed police chief Larry Lindsey. The first incident took place on Garland Avenue at approximately 10:03 p.m. An hour later there was a shooting in the 700 block of Peeler Road, then another one at Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street, which intersects Peeler. "There was (Tipton County … [Read more...] about Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Covington police are investigating a stabbing at the Quality Inn on Deena Cove. The incident, stemming from a domestic dispute, took place just before 5 p.m. Tuesday night. "It involved a boyfriend and girlfriend, he beat her up pretty severely," said police chief Larry Lindsey. "She used glass that had broken during the incident to stab him." The woman called her probation … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Covington police investigating stabbing death on Rose Street
A 28-year-old man is dead following a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey said. Dispatchers received a call at approximately 5:30 a.m. reporting a stabbing on Rose Street. They found Danny Wakefield unresponsive. "He was transported to Baptist-Tipton where he was later pronounced (dead)," Lindsey said. Lindsey said there is a person … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing death on Rose Street
Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
With the potential offer of a USDA grant, Covington’s city leaders are talking once again about a new police department facility. It’s a possibility that doesn’t usually exist. “I’ve been doing this for 30-something years and I’ve never seen the USDA give this much money,” said Pat Harcourt, the CEO of the architecture and engineering firm A2H. Harcourt worked with the city to … [Read more...] about Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
Sitting in his office mid-morning Thursday, Covington Mayor Justin Hanson sighed as he pushed the button to power up the Keurig behind his desk. He said he didn't get much sleep the night before, a night riddled with an unprecedented number of shootings in the heart of the city and several people injured by gunfire. "No one is more troubled over this and disturbed over this … [Read more...] about Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, several residents spoke out against a police station project they think is way too expensive. “I’m all for crime fighting, but we need to spend our money wisely,” said Chris Hackett. “Our city’s in a lot of debt and our city leaders don’t know how to pay for this project, that’s scary to me.” It’s scary to business … [Read more...] about Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
