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Theft Suspect Wanted in Troy, Montgomery, and Prattville Arrested in Troy

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The Troy Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a person has been identified and captured that was wanted in reference to a Vehicle Burglary investigation. An anonymous tip identified the suspect as Chauncey Lacorey Benson, of Montgomery. Information from the tipster not only identified Benson as the suspect, but led Montgomery Police Patrol Units to the 2400 block of…

The City of Marion Gets Awarded $350,000 to Aid with Flood Damage

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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $350,000 grant to city of Marion to aid in its recovery from major flood damage during heavy rains. The Community Development Block Grant will enable the city to repair numerous roads and drainage areas that were washed out May 28-29 when Tropical Storm Alberto struck the Gulf Coast and worked its way inland into Alabama. The…

BTW’s Insurance Coverage after Fire

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Fire destroyed part of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery – Photo from MPS It’s been one month since the BTW building went up in flames leaving behind a pile of bricks and rubble. Executive Director of Operations, Chad Anderson, says insurance will cover about 10 million dollars. But there are certain requirements for it. “For that building…

Trump on Sessions: “I Don’t Have an Attorney General”

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(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) President Trump is renewing his attacks on Jeff Sessions, saying, “I don’t have an attorney general.” Trump says in a Hill.TV interview released today that he’s “so sad over Jeff Sessions,” whom he has repeatedly denounced for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. The president claims in the interview Sessions did not need to do so. But…

Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Man’s Shooting Death

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Montgomery police say they’ve launched a homicide investigation following a man’s shooting death this morning. Police say 33-year-old Darrell Rudolph was found unresponsive around 5:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Rosa Parks Avenue. Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene. They have released no other information. If you have a tip to help solve this case, call…

City Council Votes Down Curfew for Teens

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The curfew issue is a topic Councilman Glen Pruitt has been trying to pass for a couple of months, proposing 17 year old teens and under to be in by 12 midnight. “Whether its perception or reality, we have a District Attorney that says we have a crime problem in the city of Montgomery. But yet we continue to do…

ASU Investigates Student Shot, Car Stolen on Campus

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Alabama State University police are investigating a shooting on campus. They say a 19-year-old male student was shot early Sunday morning on South University Drive. The student’s car, a 2011 gray Camaro, was stolen during the incident. The student was treated and released from the hospital. If you have any information on the case, call Crimestoppers at 215-stop. Categories: Montgomery…

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