MPD Investigate Fatal Shooting on Cherry Street
Montgomery police are investigating a fatal shooting in Highland Park. Capt. Saba Coleman said it happened just after 1:00 PM in the 2200 block of Cherry Street. Once…
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Montgomery Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars for manslaughter. Montgomery County District Attorney, Daryl bailey made the announcement Thursday. Michael Eason struck Carwin Purifoy who had stopped to help two people whose car was stuck in…
Perry County School Board Member Donald Nichols Indicted on Rape Charge
Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Perry County School Board Member and former County Commissioner Donald Nichols, 66, was indicted Tuesday by a Dallas County grand jury on first-degree sexual abuse and attempted rape charges. Nichols was arrested for…
Two Law Enforcement Officers Indicted in Dallas County
Two law enforcement officers in Dallas County have been indicted on several charges. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said the Grand Jury of Dallas County indicted former Selma Police Department Detective Matthew Blaine…
Truck Driver Indicted for Murder in October 2019 Fatal Crash
A Birmingham-area truck driver has been indicted for his involvement in an October 2019 fatal accident. Autauga County Grand Jury indicted 43-year-old Thaddeus Sumpter of Pleasant Grove on two counts of…
Alabama Authorities Searching for Regional Shoplifting Suspects
Retailers from the Coalition Against Retail Theft program has requested the assistance of the public in identifying three females who has targeted multiple retail clothing stores throughout the State of Alabama. The Trussville Police Department is currently seeking the identity…
Former Barbour County Sheriff Arrested on Ethics Violations
On Tuesday, September 29, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Leroy Davie Upshaw. Upshaw is the former sheriff of Barbour County. Upshaw, 49, of Eufaula, served as sheriff of Barbour County until his term ended in early January…
Victim Identified in Sunday Night Mobile Highway Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting Sunday, September 27, around 3:30 am. The victim is the fatal shooting is identified as Lamar Merritt, 30, of Montgomery. Merritt transported to a local hospital from the…
Smith Station Man Given $2 Million Bond for Over 40 Sex Crimes Against Children
Lee County authorities arrested Brandon Hart, 31, of Smiths Station, for 21 counts of sex crimes against children. The children ages range from two and 14-years-old. On Tuesday, September 22, investigators executed a search warrant at Lee Road 560 in…
Fatal Shooting in Montgomery Sunday
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following a Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead. On September 27 at 3:33 in the morning, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3400 block of Mobile Highway after…
