ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Taking Action Against Crime
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Luverne man arrested in Troy for breaking into cars
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron tells Action 8 News that his department received multiple complaints on May 22 regarding several vehicles being broken into throughout the city.
Man injured in early morning shooting in Montgomery
It happened around 1:32 a.m. Thursday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.Â
Two year old baby killed in early morning shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a two-year old baby is killed in an early morning shooting. Police say the child was killed when someone fired…
Butler County Sheriff's Office employee charged with theft
An employee with the Butler County Sheriff's Office has been charged with theft and has been fired.
Three Autauga County educators arrested after child abuse investigation
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrests of three former employees at Billingsley School following an investigation into child abuse.
Man shot, killed in Montgomery on Memorial Day
A homicide investigation has been launched following a fatal shooting in Montgomery on Memorial Day.
