Covington man accused of firing shots at girlfriend’s car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Covington man is facing charges after he was accused of firing shots at his girlfriend’s car.
Lee Adams, 47, has been charged with aggravated domestic assault, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of a firearm while under the influence, and resisting arrest.
According to Covington Police, officers responded to a shots fired call on Loon Lane at 1:21 a.m. Monday. The victim reportedly told officers that she and Adams had gotten into a verbal altercation that “escalated to property being damaged during the incident.”
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Police say that when the victim tried to leave, Adams fired multiple shots at her car, striking it several times and disabling it. The victim reportedly called a family member who helped her leave the area.
Covington Police say officers found the car southbound on Highway 51 and saw multiple bullet holes near the driver’s side back tire. When officers went back to the scene of the argument, they reportedly found several shell casings in the driveway.
Police say officers made contact with Adams and saw that he was “heavily intoxicated.” According to Covington Police, Adams initially resisted but was taken into custody moments later.
Detectives executed a search warrant and reportedly found “further evidence related to the weapon”, as well as a gram of cocaine in his bedroom.
Adams was given a $100,000 bond. He is expected to be in court on June 11.
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