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Suspect Charged with Murder in May 29 Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect with the homicide of Louis Miles Jr, 56, who was fatally shot on May 29. MPD charged Henry Joiner, 57, of Montgomery, with murder. Joiner was taken into custody on June 4, and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. On Friday, May 29, around 9:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded…

Woman Injured in Big Lots Parking Lot Shooting

On Thursday, June 5, Montgomery police responded to a local hospital at about 6:42 pm in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, located an adult female victim who sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The offense possibly happened in the 5400 block of Atlanta Highway. There’s no further information to be released. Categories: Crime, News

Pedestrian in Critical Conditions After Being Struck by Vehicle on East South Boulevard

On Thursday, June 4, Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 2800 block of East South Boulevard, around 8:44 pm, in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. At the scene, police located an adult male victim who sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment….

Charges Dropped Against 4 People Arrested for Taking Down Statue at Lee High School

Per District Attorney Daryl Bailey’s Office, charges have been dropped against the four arrested for Lee High School Statue removal. Maya Holly, 28, Jonathan Williams, 34, Jeremy Selmar, 28, and Joe Pernell, 35, were all charged with first degree Criminal Mischief. The incident occurred on June 1, around 9 pm in the 200 block of Ann Street. MPS says their…

Macon County Deputies Investigating Cross Burning

  Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says deputies are investigating a cross burning. It happened on the Macon County Road 54 overpass that goes over Interstate 85. That’s between Tuskegee and Auburn. The cross was spotted last night. The sheriff is asking people to be aware of their surroundings, especially at night, and to stay home if possible. If you…

Victim in Shooting Near Madison Ave. & North Panama Street Dies from Injuries

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the June 4th shooting death of Trevaughn Patterson, 24, of Montgomery. On Thursday, June 4, aaround 3:23 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Madison Avenue and North Panama Street in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, police located an adult male victim who sustained…

U.S. Economy Adds 2.5 Million Jobs in May; Unemployment Rate Falls to 13.3%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, and 2.5 million jobs were added – a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy and depressed the job market in the wake of the viral pandemic. The May job gain suggests that businesses have quickly been recalling workers as states have reopened their…

Suspect Charged in Shooting Where Grocery Store was Damaged

Charges: Assault 2nd Shooting/Discharging Weapons into Occupied Building/Vehicle (2 counts) Montgomery police charged Kyle Robertson, 23, with second degree assault, Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building, and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle that occurred on June 4, around 11:15 am in the area of Fisk Road and McGhee Road. The adult male victim says that he and…

Update: Seven People Found Dead Inside Home in Morgan County

Seven people have been found dead inside a house that was set on fire in Morgan County early Friday morning. Officials say the house is in Valhermoso Springs near Decatur. Authorities say all seven victims were adults. Deputies say they are familiar with this residence as they responded to several drug and domestic violence calls. News outlets report that neighbors…

Hot, Humid, Storms; Cristobal Now Moving North

AIR YOU CAN WEAR: A very muggy air mass is in place across Alabama, meaning plenty of moisture to fuel those randomly, scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. We say this often this time of year, there is just no way of knowing exactly when and where the storms will form any given day, you…