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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Third diesel thief arrested, accused of $63K in fraudulent sales
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third suspect was arrested in connection with thousands of gallons of fraudulent diesel fuel sales worth $63,000, according to the Covington Police Department. Andre Davis, 30, was arrested Wednesday and had a warrant out for his arrest in January in connection with this theft. He was charged with theft of property over $1,000. Diesel thieves fuel up with $63K in fraudulent sales, police say On Dec. 3, 2024, police received information of fraudulent credit sales activity at the CO-OP 24/7 fuel pumps at 597 East Liberty Avenue. According to reports, the original complaint said the fraudulent sales occurred between September and December 2024, 54 transactions were made, totaling $24,234.07 in fraudulent diesel gas sales. Police said that the suspects stole 18,000 gallons worth $63,000 in fraudulent sales. CO-OP employees saw trucks pumping large amounts of diesel into containers, and the fuel was charged to fraudulent credit card accounts. Police said they confirmed multiple trucks were being used to commit fuel thefts. Two suspects in Memphis are accused of using multiple trucks to fill containers full of diesel, then charging the fuel to fraudulent credit cards, police said. A third suspect is still wanted. The investigation began late last year with a tip about suspicious trucks and transactions at a CO-OP 24/7 gas station in Covington. Police say they also found similar thefts in Fayette and Hardeman counties. Man accused of carjacking WREG reporter arrested Detectives worked jointly with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Memphis Police Department, and the Somerville Police Department to develop suspects. Covington police arrested Rylan Hughes and Jordan Sykes earlier this year. Rylan Hughes, 22, was charged with Theft of Property Over $1,000. Covington detectives say they seized several debit cards, cell phones, and a white Ford F350 truck. Jordan Sykes, 23, was charged with Theft of Property Over $1,000. Both Hughes and Sykes were taken to jail at the Tipton County Sheriff's Office and are being held on a $100,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Five arrested for alleged child sex crimes in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — On Thursday, May 29, the Covington Police Department announced that five men have been arrested for alleged child sex crimes in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. According to the CPD, the arrests were the result of the Northshore Internet Crimes Taskforce. They targeted people allegedly attempting to solicit minors on online platforms as summer vacation was beginning. Reward increased to $50k per remaining 2 fugitives still on the run Police say these individuals were arrested and face the following charges: 40-year-old Mathew Miller, of Covington: computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles. 34-year-old Kyle Baltrukevich, of Pearl River: computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles. 43-year-old Stephen Shirley, of Mandeville: pornography involving juveniles and nonconsensual disclosure of private information. 57-year-old Michael Dore, Hammond: computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles. 39-year-old Jason Stevens, of Independence: computer-aided solicitation of a minor, indecent behavior with juveniles, and unlawful use of a social networking website by a sex arrested for alleged child sex crimes in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes DOJ cutting American Bar Association access to judicial nominees Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: The EV Revolutionizer West Nile virus detected in New Orleans Sunshine briefly peeks through ahead of Friday's Severe Weather Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Missing Kentucky mother, 2 kids found, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police in Covington informed the community that a Kentucky mother and two children were found on Thursday. Just after 11 a.m. on Thursday, the department posted on Facebook that Brittany Becker, 29, and her kids Zeke and Aiden had last been seen on Wednesday, May 28. See the latest coverage of people missing in Kentucky Report a missing person(s) to FOX 56 News Authorities said they were last seen in a black 2017 Chevrolet Cruze with a Kentucky license plate that reads '036-WVE,' which was 'possibly' seen in Lexington. Anyone who may have information that could help find Brittany and her kids was asked to call 911 or submit a tip to the Covington Police Department at (859) 292-2234. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Kidnapped SC woman asks stranger to get help at I-20 rest stop, Georgia cops say
A suspected kidnapping came to light in an unusual way, when the victim was given a bathroom break and she risked asking a passerby at the rest stop to call 911, Georgia investigators say. It happened around 8:50 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Morgan County, Georgia, and that 911 call set off a multi-county pursuit, according to the Covington Police Department in Georgia. The woman had been abducted earlier that day from her home in South Carolina, officials said. 'An adult female approached an individual at the rest stop on Interstate 20 in Morgan County stating that she had been kidnapped and asked the individual to call 911,' Covington police said in May 19 news release. 'The individual was able to contact 911 and give a description of the vehicle and the female victim. Officers began patrolling Interstate 20 (and) observed the vehicle traveling west on Interstate 20.' A traffic stop was initiated, but the vehicle stopped only briefly, revealing 'the victim still inside,' police said. 'Officers began a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 20 westbound. The vehicle subsequently stopped in Rockdale County after a successful PIT maneuver (Precision Immobilization Technique) by the Newton County Sheriff's Office,' Covington police said. 'The suspect, Charles Davis, attempted to flee on foot but was tased and quickly apprehended. The victim was unharmed and was safely recovered.' Investigators say the ordeal began when Davis forced his way into the victim's home and took her against her will. A motive has not been released, and investigators have not said where Davis was headed when the vehicle was stopped. Jail records show he lives in Batesburg, South Carolina, about a 35-mile drive southwest from Columbia. The location of the victim's home was not released. Davis has been charged with: Felony kidnappingFelony false imprisonmentMisdemeanor reckless drivingFelony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officerMisdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement Additional charges are expected in South Carolina, Covington police said.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fake DoorDasher caught on camera trying to break into Covington apartment, police say
The Brief Covington police say they are searching for a man pretending to be a DoorDash delivery driver who was trying to get into an apartment. A doorbell camera caught the interaction, which happened at the Wellington Ridge Apartments on Wednesday morning. Investigators say the suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie, gray face mask, black gloves, black pants, and tan shoes. COVINGTON, Ga. - Police in Covington are searching for a man who they say pretended to be a DoorDash delivery driver to try and get into an apartment. The alleged attempted home invasion happened at the Wellington Ridge Apartments on Wellington Drive on Wednesday morning. What we know Police say a simple doorbell ring could have turned much worse for the woman who lived at the Covington apartment complex. The woman's doorbell camera caught the moment that the possibly scary situation happened around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday. In the footage, the woman is heard asking, "Who's at my door?" The man responds, "DoorDash." The video goes on to show the man claiming that he has a delivery for "Chris." Investigators think the man used that as a ploy to try to break into apartments. Dig deeper Covington police shared a photo of the suspect on their Facebook page. They say he was last seen wearing a black hoodie, gray face mask, black gloves, black pants, and tan shoes. What you can do If you have any information that can help with the investigation, call detectives at (678) 625-5562. The Source Information for this story was taken from a Facebook post by the Covington Police Department.
