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UPDATE: Man Now Faces Murder Charge after Montgomery Shooting Victim Dies

Montgomery police say a shooting victim has died, which has led to a murder charge being filed against the suspect.

Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Breaks Up Theft and Drug Ring

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma men are behinds bars -- and authorities are looking for a third -- after breaking up a theft and drug ring in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum…

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Opelika Police Arrest Man on Murder Charge

Opelika police have charged a man with killing another man earlier this month.

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One Person Arrested after Shots Fired into Car in Montgomery

Montgomery police have made an arrest after shots were fired into an occupied vehicle.

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UPDATE: Woman Wanted in Montgomery, Elmore County and Crenshaw County Turns Herself In

According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, a woman wanted by three local law enforcement agencies has turned herself in.

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UPDATE: Suspect Wanted for Hitting Opelika Police Officer with Car Is Arrested in Georgia

Opelika police say the man wanted for hitting an officer with his car has been captured.

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UPDATE : Wetumpka Police Officer Fired after Arrest on Drug and Domestic Assault Charges in Montgomery

Wetumpka police say they have now fired a police officer who was arrested in Montgomery.

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Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith Faces February 17 Court Hearing

Alabama News Network has confirmed that former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith faces a court hearing on February 17 that could decide whether his bond is revoked, forcing him to return to prison.