Retired Covington Police Department officer arrested for sexual battery

The Covington Police Department has arrested James Blackwell, a former officer who retired from the department in 2025.

Blackwell has been taken into custody and charged with sexual battery.

The investigation is active and ongoing, and anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Covington Police Department at 985-892-8500.

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