From the West Alabama Newsroom– A former Selma High band director — has been indicted and arrested — on felony sex charges involving a student. Twenty-seven year old Dante Wright is charged with school employee having sexual contact with a student — and sexual abuse first-degree. The charges were handed down — following an investigation into the matter — by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Five men from Bessemer are arrested for burglary in Dallas County — after they’re caught inside a bingo hall — that was recently shut down by authorities. Sgt. Kenny Hardin says the incident happen at around 11 o’clock Monday night at Selma Charity Bingo. He says deputies responded to a burglary-in-progress call — and found…
Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54.
A Dallas County teen is behind bars, charged with capital murder.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office makes another arrest — in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma — is charged with murder in the death of 21 year old Genesis Barnett. Barnett was shot and killed a month ago at a house on…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Marengo County authorities arrest a Selma couple and their teenage son — for allegedly smuggling illegal contraband into the county jail. Forty-five year old Eric Hare — 39 year old Psietta Williams — and their 16 year old son — are all charged with Promoting Prison Contraband. Security cameras caught Hare holding up part of…
The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force says a fugitive wanted in several Alabama cities has been captured in Montgomery.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma man wanted for the 2022 murder of an 18 year old man at a Selma convenience store is behind bars tonight. Twenty-two year old Kendarius Eaton was captured by authorities Wednesday — on an active warrant for murder. Eaton is suspected in the shooting death of 18 year old Sean Wiggins. “This starts…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened on Narrow Lane Road.
Residents of the City of Tallassee are reacting to current Mayor John Hammock being arrested Saturday. Per Alabama News Network article: Orange Beach police say they’ve arrested Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock on a domestic violence strangulation charge. Police say Saturday night at around 10:00, they responded to the 26000 block of Perdido Beach Blvd. in reference to domestic dispute. Police…
