It was an eventful February for Covington Police Officer Doug Ullrich, who won his fourth court fight over the constitutionality of his law enforcement tactics while a new lawsuit was filed against him — his ninth since 2021. U.S. District Judge S. Chad Meredith sided with Ullrich, Officer Anthony Fritsch and the City of Covington […]
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Police searches and constitutional rights: the case of Damien Conner
On a Thursday in March, Covington-based attorney Jamir Davis had called a press conference on behalf of his client, Damien Conner. Their purpose was grim: They had filed a lawsuit against the city of Covington, along with Covington police officer Doug Ullrich, alleging Conner’s rights had been violated during a traffic stop in September. Now, […]
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Covington PD seeks grant funding to replace sidearms
Covington City Commission gave the police department permission to seek $100,000 in grant funding to pay for new firearms on Tuesday after learning that the department’s current fleet of pistols is no longer in production. The grant, which the department will apply for from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, would cover 100 Glock pistols. […]
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Lawsuit: Covington officer used unnecessary force, violated man’s constitutional rights during traffic stop
UPDATE: The city of Covington later challenged the Davis Firm’s characterizations of the events. You can read LINK nky’s follow up story about the whole case here.–LINK nky editorial, April 22, 2025 A Covington officer who has worked for the department for nearly 14 years is facing a new lawsuit alleging he violated the constitutional […]
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Covington PD retires K9 officer, welcomes new one
Covington Police Department has retired one of its K9 Officers, Duke, after four years of service. The department officially retired Duke on Thursday, Jan. 16, according to a social media announcement from the department. Duke was the partner of Covington Police Specialist Mike Lusardi. “Duke will be going to live with a new family in […]
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Rob Sanders recognized for helping fund police dog purchase
The Covington Police Department honored Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders with an appreciation award for aiding in the purchase of a new police dog, Stryker, to update police dog training in the face of the impending legalization of medical cannabis.
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Covington fire and police departments celebrate raft of promotions and retirements
The Covington Fire and Police Departments celebrated a raft of retirements and promotions, with seven retirements and ten promotions effective July 31 and Aug. 4, respectively.
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Covington’s Cram the Cruiser slated for August 4
The Covington Police Department’s annual Cram the Cruiser School Supply Drive is set to kick off on Sunday, August 4. Lasting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Latonia Kroger at 4303 Winston Ave., select items will be available to purchase inside the store. Covington police officers will be on hand to collect then […]
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Covington Police pitch strategic plan, possibility of police social worker
Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti presented the department’s strategic plan for 2024-2028, which includes the possibility of adding a social worker to the police force.
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Covington police seek help locating suspect accused of sex crimes
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders and Covington Police are seeking help in locating 32-year-old Covington resident Joaqin Aguilar, who is wanted for multiple counts of sexual crimes against a child, and is believed to have associates in Cincinnati’s Price Hill neighborhood.