COVINGTON, Ky. — Large crowds will again gather along Covington’s riverfront and at viewing spots throughout the City for the 50th annual Riverfest, Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 6. To help ensure a safe and orderly event, the City of Covington and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions addressing traffic, parking, and other activ...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington welcomed two new officers to the Covington Police Department: Kaitlyn Turner and Stephen Hill.  Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office to Turner and Hill, with their families and members of the Covington Police Department leadership in attendance.  Both officers are graduates of Ryle High School. Hill earned a Bachelor...

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington is taking a strategic step toward modernizing its vehicle fleet by launching a pilot program focused on electric and hybrid vehicles. The initiative aims to reduce long-term costs while lowering the City’s carbon footprint.  The City’s pilot program will include a mix of hybrid and fully electric vehicles across multiple departme...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington officially welcomed Patrol Officer Jeremie Ring to the Covington Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Monday, March 30.  Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office, joined by Ring’s family and leadership from the Covington Police Department. Following the ceremony, Assistant Chief Josh Bornhor...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington officially welcomed Mark Richardson back to the Covington Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 3, at Covington City Hall.  Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office, and Police Chief Justin Wietholter presented Richardson with his badge.  Richardson, a retiree-rehire, returns to the ...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington welcomed two new officers to its Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony held at City Hall on Monday.  Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office to Officer Keegan Flaherty and Officer Tristan Parsons, with the officers’ family and leadership from the Covington Police Department in attendance. Following the oath, Chief Ju...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington on Monday welcomed back a familiar face to its Police Department as Officer Robert Fain was sworn in to once again serve the Covington community.  During a ceremony at City Hall on November 3, Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office, and Lt. Col. Josh Bornhorn presented Fain with his badge.  Fain, a retiree-rehire, previousl...

COVINGTON, Ky. – In just over a year since its creation, the Covington Police Department’s Community Liaison Unit has become a cornerstone of relationship building and community problem-solving across the city.  Formed in August 2024, the Unit consists of Sergeant Brian Powers and Specialists Alex Rose and Josh Knott, a trio whose approach to policing is rooted in connection an...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington officially welcomed three new officers to its Police Department this week during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.  Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office to Officers Damon Hasner, Ian Hughes, and Colton Williams, with the officers’ family and leadership from the Covington Police Department in attendance.  Officer ...

On Friday, July 18, 2025, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti and Mayor Ron Washington held a press conference to address an incident that occurred on the Roebling Bridge on the night of Thursday, July 17, 2025, and the Department’s response.  The incident resulted in multiple arrests and significant disruptions to public safety and the flow of traffic on the bridge.   ...