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MPD Search for ATM Robbery Suspects

The Montgomery Police Department says they are searching for the identity of 2 suspects who are wanted for robbery in Montgomery. The robbery took place on Friday, July 16, at 7:37 p.m. at the 2800 block of Taylor Road. MPD says the suspects approached the victim while he was in his car attempting to withdraw money from the drive-thru ATM….

Georgia Man Sentenced in Fake Autograph Scheme in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A Georgia man who created websites to sell memorabilia bearing fake autographs was sentenced to more than three years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to federal charges in Alabama, prosecutors said. Douglas Duren, 38, of Atlanta pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft in March and was sentenced to 40 months in prison by U.S….

Jailed Alabama Sheriff Asks Judge to Overturn Conviction

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) —Attorneys for an Alabama sheriff who was removed from office because of theft and ethics violations asked a judge Thursday to declare a mistrial because a juror didn’t want to vote guilty. The defense for former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely filed a sworn statement from a juror, Sue Pentecost, who claimed medical conditions including atrial fibrillation…