Prattville Woman Charged with Stealing Catalytic Converters from Vehicles
Millbrook police say a Prattville woman faces several counts of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles.
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Mobile Officer Arrested After Wife Alleges Domestic Abuse
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A Mobile police officer was arrested on a charge of domestic violence after his wife accused him of choking her during a dispute over another woman. Mobile police say Officer Daniel Marlin was placed on leave…
Man Sought in Alabama Slaying Returned from South Carolina
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a man sought in a killing that happened in Alabama two months ago has been returned to the state to face charges following his arrest in South Carolina. Police in Decatur say 27-year-old Antone…
Inmate Killed in Assault at Fountain Prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An inmate died Tuesday after an apparent assault at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, the Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed. Tyrone Billups, 39, died from injuries sustained in an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault, a prison spokeswoman wrote…
Judge OKs Media Request for Access to Alabama Sheriff Trial
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday reversed course and will allow reporters to witness jury selection in the corruption trial of a longtime north Alabama sheriff. Retired Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab, who is presiding over the case…
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.
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…
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…
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.
