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Great advice from TR and TS. Just to add: I would contact the officer in charge of the case/that you turned the weapon over to, as he is directly involved with the outcome of the case. Chief may be too busy,not concerned, etc. Get a copy of the report, and a copy of the affidavit, if you didn't keep one, and ask questions. If no copy of affidavit in case file - red flag. If as you stated, the weapon was no longer at the station, (another red flag) then verify and ask where it went. (everything that went into our evidence room was always logged in/out...always!) If they state that the weapon was returned, ask to whom and where. Again, verify.There's a good chance that after they see how you are willing to continue this, they may "just happen to find it" If not take the next step and go up a level. Not sure as to the size of Covington PD, but if they have no Internal Affairs Division, then go directly to State Law Enforcment Division. (of course after a resonable amount of time for the weapon to be returned)
One more thing. If you have the serial# from the weapon contact an unrelated agency to verify it comes back clear, not reported stolen, used in a crime, etc. May help prevent " Oh, it was reported stolen, so we returned it" I am not saying anything about Covington PD or any other agency for that matter, just a way to keep things on the up and up.
Just my $.02 and good luck...getting back to my lane.
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