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CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet

By Echo Day on December 14, 2022

On Wednesday Covington police arrested a man they say posed as a Tractor Supply employee to steal a lawnmower.  It all started on Monday, Dec. 12, when Covington’s store received a call from a man who identified himself as the manager of the Brownsville store. He told Covington employees he would be picking up a Cub Cadet GT1 54-in. zero-turn lawnmower for a store-to-store … [Read more...] about CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet

Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club

By Echo Day on June 24, 2022

The state comptroller's office has charged a former Brighton Blitz Booster Club with stealing from fundraising events. On Dec. 12, 2020, the club contacted the comptroller's office to report its secretary, Amy Spurlin, had stolen money from the discount card fundraiser and the March 13, 2020 Lift-A-Thon, for which donations were collected online. The booster club helps raise … [Read more...] about Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club

Wyatt Earp’s owner indicted on 59 charges of money laundering, tax evasion

By Echo Day on March 4, 2020

Restaurant owner Adam Kelley was indicted this week on money laundering and tax evasion charges, 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson announced Wednesday. Acting on allegations of theft and failure to file state tax returns, the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted an investigation into the finances of Kelley's restaurant, Wyatt Earp's, which is located … [Read more...] about Wyatt Earp’s owner indicted on 59 charges of money laundering, tax evasion

Here’s how a school resource officer solved a car theft

By Echo Day on October 1, 2019

Covington Sportsplex

Imagine having your luxury car stolen while you're working out. That's what happened to one Sportsplex patron Monday night after a teenager stole keys from an area where belongings are usually placed for safe-keeping. "He got in and stole keys from two different people, one of those sets of keys was to a Lexus," said Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey. "And then he … [Read more...] about Here’s how a school resource officer solved a car theft

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