05/24/2026
Heavy Police Presence and Multiple Arrests Following Disorderly Crowd Incident on Hill Street
Covington, TN — On 24 May 2026, Officers with the Covington Police Department responded to a reported break-in in progress in the 300 block of Hill Street near Simonton on the evening of the incident. Upon arrival, CPD officers observed approximately 150 to 200 individuals gathered in the roadway, blocking traffic and playing loud music.
Due to the size of the crowd, additional units were requested to assist in clearing the area and shutting down what appeared to be an unauthorized block party. Officers made contact with individuals believed to be hosting the gathering and instructed them to disperse the crowd and reduce the noise level. Those requests were refused, and the music volume was increased. Officers also detected the odor of alcohol coming from several individuals standing in the roadway. Multiple subjects refused to provide identification when requested.
Instead of complying, several individuals continued blocking traffic and increased the volume of the music. Officers then informed the crowd that the gathering would be shut down.
As officers attempted to restore order, several individuals became argumentative and disorderly. Eu’Morrion Flowers, 22, 321 Elm Street in Covington, Tennessee refused repeated requests for identification and resisted officers as they attempted to detain him. During the arrest, approximately 60 individuals rushed toward officers.
A short time later, Brison Green, 21, of 680 Coach Street in Brownsville, Tennessee continued walking in the roadway after repeated warnings from officers and also refused to comply with commands. Officers detected the odor of alcohol and attempted to detain Green after he became increasingly confrontational and resisted arrest.
During the arrest of Green, Azaria Taylor, 20, of 971 Norris Street in Brownsville, Tennessee intervened and physically interfered with officers attempting to take Green into custody. While struggling with officers, a G***k 19 9mm handgun fell from Taylor’s waistband. The firearm was loaded with 13 rounds in the magazine and one round chambered.
According to officers on scene, Taylor attempted to reach for the weapon during the struggle. The firearm was recovered by CPD officers and was later confirmed to have been reported stolen out of Jackson, Tennessee, on January 28, 2022.
The following arrests were made:
• Eu’Morrion Flowers, Covington, TN
Charges:
* Disorderly Conduct
* Resisting Arrest
* Public Intoxication
Bond: $5,000
• Brison Green, Brownsville, TN
Charges:
* Disorderly Conduct
* Resisting Arrest
* Public Intoxication
Bond $5,000
• Azaria Taylor, Brownsville, TN
Charges:
* Disorderly Conduct
* Resisting Arrest
* Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence
* Possession of a Stolen Firearm
* Public Intoxication
Bond $20,000
All three individuals were transported to the Tipton County Jail and are slated to appear before Tipton County General Sessions Judge M.O. Eckel, III on 28 May 26 at 0900. We are continuing to review body camera footage, and additional individuals may be charged in the incident.
“As we continue the weekend and Memorial Day Observance, we have additional officers on the streets to stop just such foolishness as this incident. It is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, illegal block parties are cancelled for the summer.” said Covington Police Chief Donna Turner ”There are parties slated for tonight in Covington, try this again and see where it lands you. We will hold party organizers accountable for the actions of the crowds they allow in the events. I am reviewing why just 3 people went to jail and not more! We were fortunate it did not become violent. I am so thankful the officers reacted accordingly and the disturbance was resolved quickly.”
