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UPDATE: Body Found in South Montgomery County Now Identified

Montgomery County deputies have now identified the body that was found this afternoon.

Trespassing Warrant Issued for Man Who Served Lawsuit to Mo Brooks

Tuesday, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Congressman Eric Swalwell teammate Christian Seklecki of Georgia for the Class A misdemeanor of 1st Degree Criminal Trespass. Christian Seklecki illegally entered Congressman Mo Brooks’ (AL-05) home and accosted his wife, Martha Brooks, on June 6. On June 7, Congressman Brooks released home surveillance video proving Seklecki stalked Martha Brooks and ran into the Brooks’ home without the Brooks’ knowledge or permission.

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For Years US Army Hid, Downplayed Extent of Firearms Loss

The U.S. Army has hidden or downplayed the extent to which its firearms are lost or stolen. Nearly 10 years…

Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Kelly Circle Murder

Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in the June 8 murder case on Kelly Circle.

Former MPS Athletic Director Arrested on Felony Ethics Charge

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Chauncey Alonzo Shines, 52, on Tuesday. Shines, a former athletic director, a basketball coach and teacher at Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, faces felony ethic charges.

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AP: US Military Guns Stolen from Alabama Bases

ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — Military weapons including pistols and submachine guns have been lost or stolen from bases in Alabama. An Associated Press investigation into firearms missing…

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Several Arrests Result from Strategy by Montgomery Police to Decrease Gun Violence in Sheridan Heights, Brookview Communities

The Montgomery Police Department recently launched a plan to combat an uptick in gun violence in Sheridan Heights and Brookview. These are both communities on the north side of Montgomery.