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ICE raid sparks pandemonium as cops batter agitators blocking major bridge
Dozens were arrested, and one cop was placed on administrative duty after violent clashes broke out during an anti-ICE protest on an interstate bridge. Demonstrators protesting the immigration detention of former hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman blocked the Roebling Bridge that carries traffic between Ohio and Kentucky on Thursday. Approximately 100 people crossed the bridge from the Ohio side, but fights broke out after protesters were met by nearly 50 officers from Covington, Kentucky, reported Shocking footage showed one officer punching a protester several times as police wrestled him to the ground. Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti claimed the protester, Brandon Hill, had tried to disarm an officer carrying a pepper ball gun. However, Hill, who was left covered in scratches and bruises and with his arm in a sling, insisted he was just trying not to get shot. 'It's all very traumatic, and I'm still trying to recover from this, honestly,' Hill told WCPO. 'If anything like that happened, it's because a random gun was pointed in my face.' Covington police placed the officer who arrested Hill on administrative duty with pay while the investigation is ongoing. Body camera footage from the unidentified officer showed him chasing Hill as he was running along the sidewalk before the cop grabbed him near the ledge of the bridge. Hill can be heard on other officers' body cams yelling 'ow' and 'stop' as he got hit in the head. In the officer's use-of-force report, he wrote: '[Hill] continued to physically resist, actively concealing his hands... fearing that [he] might be attempting to access a weapon, and that the surrounding crowd opposed a threat to my safety, I delivered additional closed fist strikes.' Another video from the protest showed people wearing neon-colored vests pushing against a black SUV on the bridge. Police arrested 15 people during the protest, including two journalists, after police said they had refused to comply with orders to disperse. Covington police said in a statement that officers who initially attempted to talk with the protest's organizer were threatened and met with hostility. 'While the department supports the public's right to peaceful assembly and expression, threatening officers and blocking critical infrastructure, such as a major bridge, presents a danger to all involved,' the police said. Among the charges filed against those arrested were rioting, failing to disperse, obstructing emergency responders, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Reporter Madeline Fening and photo intern Lucas Griffith were charged with felony rioting and several other charges, said Ashley Moor, the editor in chief of CityBeat. A judge on Friday set a $2,500 bond for each of those arrested. The arrests happened during a protest in support of Ayman Soliman, 51, an Egyptian immigrant who worked as a chaplain at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He was detained last week after he showed up for a routine check-in with ICE officials at their office near Cincinnati. According to his lawyers, he was granted asylum in 2018 based on past persecution for his work as a journalist in Egypt during the Arab Spring uprising. His lawyers say he was jailed and tortured for reporting on the intense political conflict.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Covington police lieutenant charged with DUI
A high-ranking Covington officer was arrested in connection with a June DUI investigation, according to the Georgia State Patrol. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On June 12, around 12:25 a.m., the Covington Police Department asked GSP to help with a DUI investigation at the intersection of Williams Street and Elm Street. GSP said the trooper was told Covington officers were out with an off-duty Covington police lieutenant who was suspected of being under the influence. The lieutenant was later identified as 52-year-old Amos Miller. Troopers latner noticed a white SUV stopped in the intersection of Elm Street and Williams Street. The driver was identified as Miller. GSP said Miller had an open can of Blue Moon in his hand. According to GSP, the 52-year-old did not remember how he got to the intersection. TRENDING STORIES: Ross Harris, father accused of leaving son in hot car to die, released from jail Buckhead business owner says remote workers he trusted turned out to be North Koreans who stole $1M Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie Troopers said they noticed Miller's eyes were dilated and conducted field sobriety tests. At one point during the tests, the lieutenant almost fell over, causing the trooper to grab him. Miller was arrested and charged with improper stopping in a roadway, DUI and open container. He was booked into the Newton County Jail. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The Covington Police Department issued the following statement that says in part: The Covington Police Department confirms that Lieutenant Al Miller, who serves in an administrative capacity within the Support Services Division, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). 'This incident is deeply disappointing and does not reflect the values or standards of the Covington Police Department,' said Interim Chief Brent Fuesting. 'Our department holds its officers to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, both on and off duty. A DUI offense not only endangers our publics lives; it also erodes public confidence in our profession. We will not tolerate behavior that undermines the integrity of our agency or the trust of the community we serve.' The Covington Police Department remains committed to transparency, accountability, and upholding the law without exception. Additional updates will be provided as appropriate. Miller has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gunfire erupts during birthday party Sunday at Covington park
The Brief A domestic dispute during a birthday party at Academy Springs Park led to gunfire on May 25. The gunman fired at least three shots toward the victims; two bullets struck their vehicle, but no one was injured. Covington police are still searching for the suspect and are asking the public to contact Detective Bowles with any information. COVINGTON, Ga. - A gunman opened fire during a birthday party at a Covington park on Sunday afternoon. Authorities said the gunfire stemmed from a domestic dispute. What we know Officers with the Covington Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at Academy Springs Park on May 25. When officers arrived, they secured the area and launched an investigation into what authorities are calling an aggravated assault. According to the Covington Police Department, the violence began during a private event at the park when an argument broke out between a man and his child's mother. The dispute reportedly centered around the man's attendance, who he brought with him to the party. The situation escalated and moved toward the park's playground area as the victims attempted to leave. Police said an unidentified man then fired at least three shots in the direction of the victims. Two of the bullets struck a vehicle the victims were using as cover. No injuries were reported. What we don't know Investigators are working to identify the gunman. What you can do The Covington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division is actively pursuing leads. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect or their whereabouts to contact Detective Bowles at 678-625-5590. The Source The Covington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division provided the details for this article.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Covington Police attach tracking device on car before it speeds off
Dashcam video posted by Covington Police shows a deputy following a car suspected to be stolen and launching a tracking device that attached to the car's license plate. Police were recently alerted about a stolen car with the assistance of Flock Cameras, or license plate readers, positioned around Covington, the city posted on Facebook. Deputies found the car driving around the city and attempted to pull it over, but the driver started to pull away. Video shows that before the car sped off, the deputy launched the Starchase device from the front of their patrol car and it attached to the back of the suspect's car. Police say the deputy was able to back off from the fleeing car, and the suspect was tracked to another location and arrested. The car was returned to the owner and the suspect was arrested for an outstanding warrant, possession of a stolen vehicle, and attempting to elude, the City of Covington posted on Facebook.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Months-long narcotics investigation leads to arrest in Miami County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One person was arrested in Miami County after officials executed a narcotics search warrant on Wednesday. Miami County Sheriff's detectives, deputies and Covington Police officers executed the warrant in the 100 block of South Ludlow Street in the Village of Covington. University of Dayton hosts preview of James Bond-themed concert Officers allegedly discovered multiple items, including suspected meth, prescription pills and items that can be used in the packaging and selling of narcotics. The warrant was the product of a months-long investigation into the alleged trafficking of methamphetamine. A Covington resident was arrested and is currently in the Miami County Jail, facing a preliminary charge of felony trafficking narcotics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
