Covington PD enforces summer curfew for minors [Video]

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Following a family losing their home due to a fire started by fireworks, the Covington Police Department has decided to enforce a curfew for minors this summer.

On July 4 at approximately 11:30 p.m., CPD officers, Covington Fire Department, Garland Fire Department, Brighton Fire Department, and Baptist Priority Ambulance responded to 711 Best Street regarding a house fire.

Officers were notified that a red vehicle had been in the area and the occupants were shooting fireworks from the vehicle. CPD detectives and CFD Arson Investigators are currently working to identify the vehicle and occupants involved in this case.

“This is a tragic reminder of why we have an ordinance prohibiting the shooting of fireworks in Covington without a permit. This reckless incident resulted in an innocent family being injured and losing their home and the contents. CFD Arson Investigators and CPD Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads in the case …