Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Fire Damages Vacant House in Montgomery

2700 block of Thrasher St. Montgomery firefighters spent part of the morning battling a house fire on Thrasher Street. Montgomery Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Captain Jason Cupps said it happened just before 7 A.M. in the 2700 block, just off Ann Street. Fire crews reported seeing heavy smoke and flames when they arrived. It was later determined that the house…

What the Tech? Inventors Showcased at Consumer Electronics Show

Eureka Park is always the most crowded space at CES. It is where you’ll find inventors that have come up with new innovations that will blow your mind. Startups from around the world set up their booths and meet with attendees and company officials who may be interested in purchasing their technology. DeepNen creates deep fakes for Hollywood. “We can…

Manhunt Underway for Crenshaw County Escapee

The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in the Dozier area to be on the lookout for 46-year-old Joey Markus Salter. Authorities say Salter escaped from a deputy vehicle after being taken into custody for burglary in the Dozier community. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 lbs., wearing black shorts and a…

Juvenile Charged with Multiple Montgomery Vehicle Break-ins

On Friday, Jan. 10, shortly after midnight MPD responded to the area of Ponce DeLeon and Lexington Road in reference to multiple vehicle break-ins. After further investigation 14 separate residences reported a total of 17 vehicle break-ins that occurred during the overnight hours. All of the vehicles were forcefully entered. A juvenile male was taken into custody shortly after the…

Second Arrest Made in December Tuskegee Shooting

On January 10, around 10:00 AM, the Tuskegee Police Department Investigation Division made a second arrest in reference to the murder of Qundravious Ferguson. Ferguson was injured during a shooting on December 8, 2019. He later died from his injuries on January 8. Trenton Daniel, 26, was arrested for the alleged involvement with the shooting. in reference to the murder…

Court of Appeals Uphold Death Sentence for Man Convicted of Killing Man Over Xbox Theft

A state appeals court has upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of capital murder in a gang-related killing in north Alabama. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals rejected claims by Peter Capote in a decision released Friday. Capote was convicted in the killing of Ki-Jana Freeman in 2016. The decision says Capote was a member of the Almighty…

Auburn vs. Georgia Moved to Earlier Start Time

Auburn vs Georgia will now tip off at 11 a.m. CT instead of 5 p.m. CT due to threat of severe weather. The #5 ranked Auburn Tigers host Anthony Edwards and the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, January 11, at Auburn Arena. ???? Time Change ???? Auburn vs Georgia will now tip off at 11 a.m. CT instead of 5 p.m. CT…

Severe Weather Storm Shelter Locations

ELMORE COUNTY: Open when GREEN Shoal Creek Baptist Church Elmore County Courthouse – Downtown Tallassee City Hall First Presbyterian Church Redland Baptist Church Tallassee Police Department Deatsville Volunteer Fire Department Town of Elmore Fire Station 2 Town of Elmore – Penny Parkway Town of Elmore – 1245 AL Hwy 143 Millbrook Baptist First Baptist Church – Eclectic Eclectic Police Station…