The Annual Three Rivers Art Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday in Historic Downtown Covington. Tents line the street with artistic offerings from around the country. All of your favorite local spots
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Operation Angel A Success at 2 Years
CPD Chief Lentz announced the launch of Operation Angel in May of 2016. The innovative program was adopted by select departments across the country as a way to provide people with substance abuse
City Leadership Receives Crimestoppers Award
Congratulations to Mayor Cooper and Chief Tim Lentz, who accepted the Crimestoppers Award of Excellence for their work on Operation Angel. Chief Lentz describes the event in his own words following the picture
Covington Crime Stats Down 22% in 2017
Chief Tim Lentz has released the 2017 crime statistics for the City of Covington, showing a 22% reduction in the overall crime rate based on FBI Part I reported offenses. In 2017, the
Covington Police Department News
In light of recent reports across the nation of carbon monoxide fumes leaking into police vehicles, Chief Tim Lentz announced that the Covington Police Department installed carbon monoxide detectors in its police vehicles.
Statement From Chief Lentz on MCC Award
To our friends, I shared the below with my officers this afternoon. I thought it was appropriate to share it with you as well. Ironically, today we had another citizen enter our Police
Covington Crime Stats for 2016 Released, Overall Crime Rate Down 14%
Chief Tim Lentz has released the 2016 crime statistics for the City of Covington, showing a 14% reduction in the overall crime rate based on FBI Part I reported offenses. In 2016 the
Covington Police Department Works to Help Create “State Without Stigma”
Covington Police Chief Timothy Lentz recently returned from Washington D.C. on invitation by the National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli. In his own words, here is a report from the Chief on
Locals Plan Peaceful Protest At Justice Center Friday Evening, All Invited
Citizens in the Covington community have organized a peaceful protest in front of the St. Tammany Justice Center this Friday evening at 7 p.m. in support of Black Lives Matter. All are invited
Covington Police Chief Returns From Washington D.C.
Covington Police Chief Timothy Lentz recently returned from Washington D.C. on invitation by the National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli. In his own words, here is a report from the Chief on
Operation Angel Marks a New Direction for the Parish Once Called St. Slammany
Just two years ago, the former 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office distributed “St. Slammany” plaques to ADAs for their aggressive prosecutorial efforts. Last week, the current 22nd Judicial District Attorney Warren Montgomery stood
Chief Tim Lentz of the Covington Police Department Announces “Operation Angel”
Monday, May 2, 2016, Chief Tim Lentz was joined by his partners in law enforcement to include, Mandeville Police, Pearl River Police, Madisonville Police, Folsom Police, Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney Warren Montgomery, Parish