Covington police reported that a shoplifting investigation resulted in the arrest of two women for possession of suspected methamphetamine on Monday. Police charged Michelle Payne, 39, of 6024 Clane Drive in Covington, and Stephanie Miranda, 26, of 629 Windy Hill Road in Monticello, with theft by shoplifting and possession of methamphetamine about 1:37 p.m. Monday at the CVS Pharmacy at 8183 U.S. Highway 278 N.E. Police reported that they were seen placing makeup items in pocketbooks and walking out of the store to a pickup truck. Officers said they watched one of the women crouch near a
Crime Briefs - Two Charged