Acts of kindness by Law Enforcement that won’t make the rounds on the LSM or 24/7 news outlets, unless Al Sharpton calls for a Federal investigation into racial profiling by the Covington PD.
What at first seemed like bad luck for Covington resident Annie Williams turned out to be a “blessing” Tuesday morning (Dec. 23). She had just turned on to her street in The Groves subdivision when Covington Police Sgt. Russell Spinks pulled her over for failing to use her turn signal.
After Spinks checked her license and registration he let her off with a warning – and then he handed Williams a $100 bill.
“On behalf of the Covington Police Department and an anonymous Secret Santa, here’s $100,” Spinks told Williams and other drivers before they drove away from his traffic stop. “Merry Christmas.”
Spinks was one of eight Covington officers who participated in the Secret Santa event, which was fueled by an anonymous donor giving several thousand dollars to the Covington Police Department. Officers stopped drivers who committed minor traffic infractions, and instead of a citation, gave them a $100 bill with the words “Secret Santa” stamped in red on the back on each bill.
Williams’ jaw dropped when Spinks gave her the money.
“I am very grateful,” she said. “Shocked.”
Williams said she’d spend the $100 on Christmas presents for her six grandchildren. The money was a blessing, she said.