The City of Covington welcomed a new recruit to its police department on Monday, according to a recent announcement from the city. “It’s a lifelong dream to be a police officer,” Jackson Sora, the new recruit, said in the city’s press release. “Then I did a ride-along during my freshman year of college, and I […]
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Covington Police Department charges suspect in Tuesday stabbing
In a social media post Wednesday, the Covington Police Department announced they had identified and charged a suspect involved in a stabbing that occurred near Covington Plaza on Tuesday. “The defendant is identified as 34-year-old Kevin Giome,” the announcement said. “He is charged with Assault 1st Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Menacing and Resisting Arrest. […]
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Covington Police Department celebrates retirement of two high-ranking veterans
The Covington Board of Commissioners officially signed off on the retirement of two high-ranking Covington Police Department veterans at their meeting on Tuesday. Captain Greg Jones and Assistant Chief Marcus Jordan have served a combined 54 years on the force. They will conclude their duties on the last day of July. “Chief Jordan and Captain […]
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Covington officer involved in fatal shooting won’t be prosecuted
The Covington officer involved a struggle that resulted in a man’s death earlier this month will not be prosecuted, Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders said at a press conference Wednesday. Ethan Livingood shot Ludlow resident Garren Patty on July 9 after what Sanders called a violent attack on the officer. Sanders discussed the results […]
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Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Covington
The Covington Police Department is working with the Kentucky State Police to investigate an officer-involved shooting Sunday afternoon, according to the police department. The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Glenway Avenue, and police say there is no threat to the public. At around 12:04 p.m., officers were sent to what police called a […]
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The Point/Arc is taking on Covington Police Department in kickball
The Covington Police Department will take on The Point/Arc’s clients in a kickball match next week. “We’ve been challenged,” Covington Sgt. Rachel White said, “And we’re responding.” White, a five-and-a-half-year Covington unit member who also serves as the Community Liaison, said her group is ready to perform. The kickball game will occur on Tuesday, July […]
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Officer reunites with student from DARE program 33 years later
A challenge to a race on the playground 33 years ago came full circle for the officer and student earlier this month. The DARE program swept through schools beginning in the 80s but found its way to Covington in 1990. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was a program that put officers in […]
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2 juveniles arrested after Covington shooting leaves 2 wounded, 1 critically
Story updated on Jan. 8 at 2:51 p.m. to reflect most recent information Two people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Covington Friday night. Covington’s Lt. Justin Bradbury said two people were shot around 7:45 p.m. near Tienda La Samaritana on Greenup Street. Police said one person was shot in the leg. […]
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Golden alert issued for missing 76-year-old man
A Golden Alert has been issued for missing 76-year-old Edward Allen Wischer. Wischer was reported missing by family members on Dec. 21. He suffers from Sundowner’s Syndrome and Dementia. Wischer was last seen Monday, Dec. 19, at Walmart in Fort Wright driving a black 2001 Jeep Cherokee with Kentucky license plates 582-DJP. He is described as […]
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Recently retired Nader named new Fort Mitchell Police Chief
The City of Fort Mitchell named Rob Nader as their new Chief of Police, replacing Andrew Schierberg who is retiring at the end of 2022. During last night’s Fort Mitchell City Council meeting, Nader was unanimously appointed as chief. The Fort Mitchell resident is set to be officially sworn in January of 2023. “I am […]
