Bruno Sentenced in Fatal Fourth of July Boat Crash
An Alabama man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a Fourth of July boat crash that left two people dead, including a 17-year-old high school student. On Wednesday, a judge in…
Taking Action Against Crime
House Approves Bail Reform Named for Aniah Blanchard
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill named for a slain college student that would allow judges to deny bond to people accused of committing violent crimes. Representatives unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendment, and accompanying enabling legislation.…
Elmore County man gets 198 years in prison for child sex crimes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A 66-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly 200 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Elmore County. Dennis Long received a 198-year sentence from Circuit Judge Bill Lewis in Elmore County court…
Montgomery Man Charged with Murder in January Shooting
A Montgomery man is now behind bars following a January homicide on Vaughn Road. Montgomery Police say 38 year old Jeffery Sanders was charged with murder in the shooting death of…
Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in 10 Armed Robberies Across Central Alabama
Two men were recently sentenced to federal prison for committing multiple armed robberies across central Alabama, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. On January 29, Marcus Greathouse, 41, of Opelika, was sentenced to 72 months (6 years) in…
Sheriff: Homeowner Shoots Home Invasion Suspect in Elmore County
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that a homeowner shot a home invasion suspect this morning. The shooting happened on Clemons Road in the Flatwood community.…
Prattville Man Convicted in Fraudulent Car Sales Scheme
On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Robert Brandon Malone, 35, of Prattville, pleaded guilty to three counts of federal wire fraud and one count of transporting a stolen vehicle, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., FBI Special Agent in…
New Enforcement Operation Focuses on Meth Trafficking Hubs
Federal authorities say they are targeting methamphetamine "transportation hubs" around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of…
Alabama Pardons and Paroles Looking to Hire 138 New Officers
As it works to help keep Alabamians safe by supervising thousands of parolees and probationers, the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles will work toward hiring 138 new officers over the next three years, Director Charlie Graddick said Thursday. The…
Opelika Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Auburn Man
On Monday, Feb. 17, Auburn police arrested Demarrius Travell Bridges, 23, of Opelika on a felony warrant. He has been charged with attempted murder. The arrest is the result of an investigation into a shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 16,…
