Rash of Shootings Spark a Crackdown in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A rash of shootings in Perry and Hale counties -- leads to a crackdown on illegal guns, drugs and gang activity in the area. "We gotta get these gunslingers…
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UPDATE: Man Dies of Gunshot Wound in Montgomery
UPDATE: Montgomery police are now investigating a shooting as a homicide case after the victim died this afternoon. Police say 19-year-old Tabyus McGhee of Montgomery was shot today around 3 p.m. in the 2200 block of West Woodley Square. McGhee…
Greenville Hotel Fire in 2019 Ruled Arson
A fire that destroyed a Greenville hotel in 2019 has been ruled arson. The State Fire Marshall's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that the Baymont Inn…
Former Jail Guard Arrested for Smuggling Phones to Inmate
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama officials have arrested a former jail guard, saying he illegally smuggled cell phones and phone accessories to an inmate in return for bribes from the inmate's relatives. Lee County sheriff's deputies announced Wednesday that they…
Man Pleads Guilty to Driving Through Crowd at Jones Rally
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who drove his three-wheeled motorcycle through a crowd of supporters of then-U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, injuring one woman, has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment. Charles David Harris, of Blountsville, was scheduled to go…
Autauga Man Arrested in West Virginia for Sex Crimes Against Two Minors Extradited to Autauga County Jail
An Autauga County man arrested in West Virginia on multiple sex crimes against minors is back in Autauga County. Authorities extradited Charles "Uncle Sam" McDonald, 63, to the Autuaga County Jail on Thursday, February 11. McDonald faces the following charges:…
Juvenile Charged in Montgomery Walmart Arson Case
Montgomery Fire & Rescue says that a juvenile wanted in connection to a fire inside the Walmart on Atlanta Highway has been arrested and charged. Lt. J.C. Selman said after receiving a tip through Crimestoppers, the four individuals initially wanted…
Montgomery Police Need Help Locating Suspects in Atlanta Highway Walmart Arson Investigation
Montgomery police needs the public's assistance identifying and locating suspects for their involvement in an Arson Investigation. On February 8, fire units observed the interior of the Walmart on Atlanta Highway on fire while being occupied. The sprinkler system inside…
Alabama Set to Execute First Inmate Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
The state announced its plans to carry out the first execution of an inmate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willie B. Smith is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Thursday for the fatally…
Chilton County Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Act with Student
On Tuesday, February 9, authorities arrested a Chilton County teacher for violating Alabama Code §13A-6-81, School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19. The teacher identified is Ashlee Elizabeth Steinman. The Clanton Police…
