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.
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SCAM ALERT! Covington PD warns against callers impersonating police officers
The Covington Police Department has issued a warning to residents against callers claiming to be members of the force soliciting payments for fines, warrants and bonds over the phone.
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Lawsuit alleges Covington police officers violated civil rights in traffic stop
Anthony Wynn, a Black man, is suing several Covington police officers and the city itself for allegedly violating his civil rights during a traffic stop in 2020.
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Covington police seek help identifying burglary suspects
Two burglary suspects wearing black masks and driving a third-generation Toyota Avalon fled across the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge towards Cincinnati after allegedly stealing various items from Covington Tobacco on 4th Street.
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Latonia community leaders, police discuss crime perception vs. reality
Latonia community members, business leaders, police and elected officials attended a community forum to discuss the importance of community involvement and reporting of crimes in the face of recent gun violence.
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Covington enacts new police training reimbursement laws
Covington commissioners confronted new requirements for funding police training and hiring costs at their meeting on Tuesday. They enacted an ordinance that brings the city in line with Senate Bill 101, which passed into state law last year. SB 101 and the new ordinance require cities in Kentucky to reimburse each other for costs associated […]
