STREET DEPARTMENT

The Street Department cleaned up built up dirt and debris around islands around the city. They also scraped roadway to clear built up debris and storm water run off along Turner Lake Road, Starr Street, Flat Shoals Road and Washington Street.

Tyler Marshall's crew, including Larry Baines, Louis Robinson and Pat Wilson, also cleaned out a storm drain on Williams Street.

WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT

The Fuzz Run 5K, presented by Covington Women's Specialists, Sellars Motors, Inc., Ed's Public Safety and Live Event Solutions, was held Saturday, September 11, 2021 and the attendees were honored with the presence of two retired NYPD officers who served during 9/11: Officer Warren Gallup and Officer David Peteroy. The 1-mile Fun Run kicked off the morning, followed by the Mary Beth Redbird Run for ages 5 and under which preceded the Fuzz Run 5K. The Police Who Care and Fuzz Run committee are thankful for our sponsors, participants, city staff and volunteers for all of their assistance in making the 38th Annual Fuzz Run a success!

PATROL

1. On August 30, Drewey Hendry was arrested for threatening to shoot his supervisor, Keith Nelson, at General Mills. Hendry had a handgun in his vehicle. Officers spoke with several witnesses which confirmed the threats. Hendry was transported to the Newton County Detention Center and the handgun was placed in evidence.
2. On August 31, CPD officers responded to a vehicle fire on I-20 westbound near mile marker 91. The vehicle was apparently broken down and the owners, from Mansfield, left it in the emergency lane. The vehicle subsequently caught fire resulting in the shut down of all westbound lanes while Covington Fire extinguished the flames. The vehicle was later towed away by Chancey’s.
3. On September 1, unknown persons smashed out the windows of five vehicles in the parking lot of Pactiv on Lake Forest Court between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Miscellaneous items that were taken included bank cards, electronics and one 9mm hand gun. Later, officers discovered the stolen bank cards were used at the Wal-Mart on Panola Road. The transaction did not go through because the victim had already frozen the account.
4. On September 2, CPD officers responded to an armed robbery at an address on Floyd Street. A male, later identified as Ethan Harper, entered a garage apartment through an unlocked door and produced a semi-automatic hand gun demanding money and a firearm. He seemed to know these items were in the apartment. Harper subsequently took a Colt AR15 from the victim and fled the residence on foot. The victim knew Harper because he had helped the victim move some furniture from his parent’s house into the garage apartment. CID Sgt. McCullough responded and officers received information that Harper was possibly at a residence on Thompson Avenue. Officers went to Thompson Avenue and made contact with the tenant who allowed them to enter to look for Harper. Sgt. McCullough and Lt. Cain located Harper in an upstairs bedroom and after a very brief struggle, they were able to take him into custody. The weapons used in the robbery along with the stolen rifle were recovered at the scene. The gun used in the crime also returned as stolen out of Newton County. Harper was arrested and taken to jail.
5. On September 2, CPD officers responded to a call of a stolen auto at 9174 Washington Street. The victim stated the perpetrator(s) entered his residence while he was sleeping and stole the key to his Challenger. A Glock 19 9mm pistol wrapped in American flag markings and an AR15 were also taken. Officers discovered the victim’s vehicle was used in an incident in the county where shots were fired damaging the vehicle.
6. On September 2, officers responded to the OYO hotel to an armed robbery. The clerk stated a light skinned African American male wearing a red bandana came in asking for a room. When the clerk told him the price, the male pulled a Glock 19 pistol and told him that he would give him the room. The male then left the scene in a small grey vehicle when he saw officers approaching. A Newton County Deputy saw the vehicle after a description was given, driving without it’s headlights, at Alcovy Road and City Pond. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on 142 at Home Depot and the car fled from deputies. The chase continued into Henry County where the suspect was taken into custody. The male was suspected to be tied to a crime spree which spans at least three days in the city and county: theft of a purse at Wal-Mart; burglary/stolen vehicles; prowler/ shots fired call in the county; harassing call at CVS; armed robbery at OYO Hotel; and entering auto at Oconee Metal.
7. On September 5, CPD officers responded to several entering autos where the doors were left unlocked and the perpetrators stole miscellaneous items. The streets where these incidents occurred were Crestview Drive SE; Forest Drive SE; Mill Street NE; Dorchester Drive SE; and Emory Street NW (The Depot).

Trip to NYC for 9/11

Members of the Covington Fire Department traveled to New York City to commemorate the attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. They were able to meet and support members of the fire community that served during 9/11.

9/11 stone mountain Climb to remember the 343

343 Firefighters perished during the attacks on September 11, 2001. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, firefighters Charles Drew and Chandler Head joined other departments from Henry County and Newton County to climb Stone Mountain in remembrance and honor of these men and women. #neverforget

OPERATIONS

A SHIFT

Jeffrey Henderson and Josh Johnson are members of the CFD Honor Guard (pictured top below). They joined members of the CPD Honor Guard at a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

A Shift was a part of the funeral procession of the Newton County K9 who recently passed away. When they passed Station 21 on Pace Street, members of A shift at the station stepped out to pay their respects.

B SHIFT

• 11 Fire calls
• 14 EMS calls
• Four service calls

C SHIFT

FIRE MARSHAL

Thank you to Express Staffing for dropping off snacks to the Fire Department. Fire Marshal Joe Doss (L) and FMO R. Canady were fortunate to be in house to receive the delicious delivery!

HEAVY RESCUE 21 Arrival Day!

Welcome & Congrats!

The City would like to welcome three of our newest employees (L-R): Tracie Davis (Safety Risk Coordinator); Kyle Tesky (CPD Police Recruit); and Kyle Busbee (Electric Department). We'd also like to congratulate current employee Anderson Bailey for his recent promotion to Solid Waste Coordinator!

The HR Staff went out for the second part of Field Trip Friday to visit the CPD, Welcome Center, Legion Field and Fire Station 21. The Field Trips are to help create a New Hire Orientation.