CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the officer was placed on paid leave. This was not accurate. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. –LINK nky editorial, June 19, 2025 Warning: The following story contains profanity and violent imagery. Covington Mayor Ron Washington and […]
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Covington ‘Cram the Cruiser’ school supply drive set for Saturday
The annual Covington “Cram the Cruiser” school supply drive is set for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kroger on Winston Avenue in Covington. Community members can purchase school supplies directly at the store and then fill police cruisers with these supplies for distribution in backpacks at the National Night Out […]
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Covington police chief announces retirement
Covington announced Police Chief Brian Valenti’s retirement in a press release Wednesday morning. Valenti has been with Covington Police since 1996, and has served as chief since 2022. “Covington isn’t only my employer or where I work,” Valenti said. “It has become a home, a second family that can never be replaced. I am grateful […]
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Covington PD seeks info on pedestrian hit by car
The Covington Police Department is seeking information from the public about a pedestrian who was struck by a car on Friday, according to an announcement on social media. The collision occurred sometime between 3:10 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. on April 4, according to the announcement, at the intersection of Wallace Avenue and Eastern Avenue in […]
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Covington bank robbery suspect had fake gun; officers who shot him not being charged
The suspect of a Covington bank robbery had attempted to rob the bank with a can of gasoline and a fake handgun before he was shot by officers, Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Rob Sanders, announced during a press conference Monday. The officers who shot the suspect will not be criminally charged. Sanders said during the […]
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Former Holmes High School teacher arrested on sex-related charges involving minor
The Cincinnati Police Department has arrested a former Holmes High School social studies teacher who was accused of having inappropriate communications with a student. Mason Goins, 24, was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a minor under 18, prohibited use of an electronic device to procure a minor in a sex offense, third-degree sodomy, […]
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Covington police, fire captain honored for bravery in Brent Spence rescue
The Covington City Commission honored two Covington police officers, Specialists Josh Denny and Chris Haubner, and Covington Fire Captain Kyle Simpson for bravery Tuesday night for rescuing a home invasion suspect who fled police before getting stuck in the metal beams of the Brent Spence Bridge in early January. Assistant Police Chief of Operations Justin […]
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Covington police officer arrested on DUI charge
A Covington police officer was arrested early Sunday on a DUI charge, according to Covington police. Officer Joshua Knott was arrested by Kenton County police and booked in the Kenton County Jail just before 7 a.m. Other than a DUI charge, he was also charged with disregarding traffic lights and speeding 26 mph or more […]
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Covington PD seeks missing woman
The Covington Police Department is asking the community for help in locating 30-year-old Covington resident Karrupt Nesbitt. Nesbitt left her house on Hanser Drive around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to police social media announcement. “She was wearing a white shirt, pink shorts and had a suitcase,” according to the announcement. “She was […]
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Covington PD: No crimes involved in infant daycare death
The recent death of an infant at the Little Tree Learning Center daycare in Covington, does not appear to involve anything criminal, according to a statement Covington Police released on Tuesday. “At this time, we have not found cause to believe any crimes were committed,” the statement reads. “The daycare has fully cooperated with detectives. […]