Covington Officer Given 30-Day Unpaid Suspension After Punching Protester at Roebling Bridge

Covington officer given 30-day unpaid suspension after punching protester at Roebling Bridge

A Covington police officer will serve a 30-day unpaid suspension after an internal investigation determined he did not follow procedure when more than a dozen people were arrested during a protest on the Roebling Suspension Bridge this summer.Fifteen people, including two journalists, were arrested on the bridge during a demonstration against ICE on July 17. Police responded to the area after receiving reports of people blocking the entrance. Vi…

Eight months in, the Bodega at Roebling pivots amid Covington's downtown growth - NKyTribune

By Lorelei Smillie NKyTribune reporter The Bodega at Roebling has settled into its stride in fast-developing Roebling Point: serving bagel sandwiches by day and now booking private events in what was once a backroom speakeasy. The Bodega at Roebling (Photo by Lorelei Smillie/NKyTribune) Jamir Davis, a Covington-based civil rights lawyer, opened the Bodega in March 2025. His years in civil litigation helped root him in the local community, which …

Covington Police suspend officer who punched protester on Roebling

A Covington Police officer who was seen on video punching a protester during a chaotic encounter on the Roebling Bridge in July has been suspended for 30 days, following an internal affairs investigation. Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter told commissioners at Tuesday night’s meeting that other than officer Zachary Stayton’s actions, the investigation found officers’ response to be “consistent with established procedure.” In addition to 3…