6/4/26 Covington County, MS – Volunteer FD Building Broken Into Overnight – Three Ford F-Series Trucks Stolen With Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Equipment In Them

Law enforcement in Covington County is asking for the public’s help in locating multiple vehicles and equipment stolen from a local volunteer fire department.

The Covington County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that three vehicles and numerous emergency response items were stolen from the Northwest Covington Volunteer Fire Department sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning.

Below are the three vehicles that were stolen:

• 2009 Ford F-350 with a service body that has a Northwest Fire Department logo on the side
• 2004 Ford F-250 with a service body that has a Mount Olive Fire Department logo on the side
• 2003 Ford F-150 with a 200-gallon water tank and pump on the back tha that has a Northwest Fire Department logo on the side

The sheriff’s office also listed all the equipment that was stolen:

• TNT Hydraulic rescue tools
• Medical Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• A set of new turnout gear
• Two sets of used turnout gear
• Three STIHL chainsaws
• Variety of medical supplies
• Several gas jugs
• Battery charger
• Three-inch trash water pump with a battery start
• Woodland fire flappers/rakes
• Three Indian backpacks

“This is an all-volunteer fire department serving the northwestern area of Covington County,” the sheriff’s office said. “These men and women sacrifice their time, energy and personal lives to protect their community, and this theft directly impacts their ability to respond to emergencies.”

If anyone has information about the theft, contact the Covington County Sheriff’s Office at 601-765-8281, the sheriff’s office tip line at 601-641-4618 or Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP (7867).