MPD Launches Investigation into Fatal East South Boulevard Hit-and-Run Accident
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a traffic collision. The collision resulted in one death.
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
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Crimestoppers: $1,000 Reward Offered in Brundidge Murder Investigation
The Brundidge Police Department needs help identifying a Murder suspect. Crimestoppers has offered a $1,000 reward in hopes that someone comes forward with information on the Murder of Pedro Espindola Ibanez, 25, of Clio.
Another Day with Numerous Afternoon Storms
MORE RAIN & STORMS TODAY: An upper trough continues to move through the region today, and again we should see numerous showers and storms across the Alabama landscape and some of the…
Media Barred from Jury Selection in Sheriff’s Trial
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jury selection has begun in the trial of a longtime Alabama sheriff accused of theft and ethics charges, but news outlets and the public were barred from attending jury selection. Potential jurors reported Monday for the…
Macon County Sheriff’s Office Looking to Hire More Employees
Now that the federal unemployment funding is no longer available, many employers are hoping that will encourage more people to look for work. Among the employers looking to hire more staff is the Macon county sheriff's office.
After Multiple Deaths This Summer, Law Enforcement Urges Wearing Seat Belts
This summer there have been several wrecks, including two last weekend, where drivers and passengers who weren't wearing seat belts died or were seriously injured. It is against the law to not be buckled up, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to take this seriously.
Manhunt Underway For Attempted Murder Suspect
A manhunt is underway for an attempted murder suspect. Montgomery Police are actively searching for 28-year-old Kevin Jenkins, Junior. Jenkins is wanted in connection with an assault on his girlfriend last Monday in the 3500 block of Coachman Road. Anyone…
MPD: 17-year-old Dies After Shooting on Delmar Drive
Montgomery Police say a teenage girl was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The victim is identified as 17-year-old Leiah Holmes of Montgomery. Police say Holmes was transported to a hospital where she later died. The shooting happened in the 4200…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Searching for Man in Attempted Murder Stabbing Incident
The Montgomery Police Department is actively searching for wanted fugitive Kevin Jenkins Jr. Jenkins is described as a 28-year-old black male. Jenkins is wanted by the Montgomery Police Department in reference to an Attempted Murder that occurred on Monday, July 5.
Court Declines to Review Case for Youth Pastor Sentenced to Over 1,000 Years for Sexual Abuse of Teenage Boys
Acton Bowen in 2019 pleaded guilty to 28 counts involving six boys between the ages of 13 and 16. The charges include sexual abuse, sodomy, enticing a child for sex and traveling to meet a child for sexual abuse.
