Covington Tennessee Police Department

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Amtrak Arrest by CPD - All Aboard the Consequences Express!

Officers with the Covington Police Department responded to a disturbance involving an intoxicated passenger aboard an Amtrak train late Monday evening.

On 27 May 26, the Covington Police Department was dispatched to the railroad crossing near E. Liberty Avenue and East Street following reports of a disruptive individual aboard the Amtrak passenger train.

According to an Amtrak employee, the passenger identified as Anthony Patterson, 68, of Trenton, Tennessee, became allegedly intoxicated during the trip and began causing disturbances among passengers. Amtrak reported that Patterson attempted to access restricted areas of the train, became combative when staff attempted to es**rt him back to his seat, and repeatedly attempted to light ci******es while onboard.

Due to the ongoing disturbance, Amtrak personnel notified supervisors, and the train was stopped in Covington so local law enforcement could respond. Amtrak staff advised officers that Patterson was being removed from the train and would not be permitted to reboard.

While being detained, Patterson reportedly resisted CPD officers’ attempts to place him into a patrol vehicle due to his condition. During a search of Patterson’s luggage, officers reportedly recovered an open 1.75-liter bottle of Burnett’s Vodka along with prescription medications prescribed to him. He was subsequently taken into custody and charged with Public Intoxication before being transported to the Tipton County Jail and issued a $7,500.00 bond. Patterson is slated to appear before Tipton County General Sessions Judge MO Eckel III on 2 June 26.