RECENT EVENTS:
- Officers responded to a report of a fire at the Holiday Inn Express, it was discovered that the fire was intentionally set to a hotel room. The suspect was located on scene.
-Detectives and the DEA, through investigation, made multiple arrests, seized a large amount of currency and fentanyl in relation to fentanyl trafficking at several locations throughout the city.
-Officers responded to burglary in progress on Sugar Camp Road. The homeowner found subjects in their home taking items. The suspects fled and were unable to be located. The investigation is ongoing.
-Officers responded for a pedestrian (bicycle) struck in the 1800 Block of Holman. The suspect fled the scene however they turned themselves in the following day.
-Officers responded to Rosina Avenue for subjects assaulted with a firearm. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene and the other was transported but expected to survive her injuries. The suspect was
able to be located and taken into custody. The suspect has been charged with Murder and Assault 1st.
OTHER INFORMATION:
-We have had multiple catalytic converter thefts and thefts from vehicles during the overnight hours. If you see suspicious activity please call 911.
-We have hired two new Officers, Nicollette Brown and Trent Webster. They were sworn in recently and are riding with Officers until they go to the Police Academy in October.
To see a complete list of retirements and promotions at the Police Department visit
https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2021/09/01/police-fire-namenew-assistant-chiefs
If you need anything at all please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Community Liaison
Officers
Rachel White
rwhite@covingtonky.gov
Doug Haubner
dhaubner@covingtonky