The Covington Police Department is currently investigating an aggravated assault that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend, involving a man accusing his roommate of throwing a catalytic converter at him, resulting in serious injury. The incident took place on Sunday around 9:30 PM in the 100 block of Ervin Lane; the victim, suffering from significant blood loss from a gash to the back of his head, identified Robriegus Moore, 34, as the assailant during a verbal dispute turned violent, alcohol appears to have played a role in the confrontation, according to the Covington Police Department.
Responding to the scene, officers noted the victim's injuries to be consistent with his account, initiating a transport to Baptist-Tipton Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Moore was arrested, charged as the primary aggressor in the altercation, and is currently detained at the Tipton County Jail on a $75,000.00 bond. He is expected to appear before Tipton County General Sessions Court Judge M.O. Eckel III on July 8, 2025, as per the police department.
Authorities are seeking additional information on the case and urge anyone with details to reach out to the Covington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division at 901-475-1261.
