Butler County Celebrates Sheriff Danny Bond’s Retirement
Butler County held a special luncheon today to honor the retirement of Sheriff Danny Bond after 40 years of service in law enforcement.
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Father & son duo accused of assaulting senior citizen in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Perry County father and son are each facing assault charges tonight. They’re accused of brutally beating up a senior citizen. Fifty-five year old James Bradley Hobson — and 28 year old Kevin Chase Hobson — are each charged with first-degree assault. They’re accused of beating up a 65 year old Howard Mayton after they…
Capital murder and attempted murder suspects appear in court
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A capital murder suspect — and an attempted murder suspect — appeared for hearings at the Dallas County Courthouse Annex — Wednesday in Selma. The case against one suspect came to a conclusion — while the case against the other suspect — is just getting started. The firearm death rate in Alabama — is among…
Dallas Co. DA aims to move criminal cases forward in 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Circuit Court held it’s first session of 2024. And more than a dozen criminal cases were on the court docket. It was a busy day Monday — at the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma. The court docket was filled with pleas — arraignments — and sentences — as well as first call hearings…
Teenage Murder Suspect in Wilcox Co. Gets $1 Million Bond
A Wilcox County judge has set a $1 million bond for a teenage murder suspect.
Law Enforcement Officials in Dallas Co. Back Aniah’s Law
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Aniah’s Law is on the ballot in the upcoming election — as Amendment One. And law enforcement officials in Dallas County are urging voters — to vote yes for the amendment on Tuesday. The state legislature passed Aniah’s Law. The governor signed it. And now it’s on the ballot for a vote of the people….
Is It Time to Increase Bond In Murder Cases?
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey wants to raise bond in murder cases to $1.5 million dollars.
Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith Released on Bond Pending Appeal
Aaron Cody Smith (Source: Dale County Sheriff’s Office) The former Montgomery police officer found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Greg Gunn in 2016 has been released on bond pending appeal. According to court documents, Aaron Cody Smith was released from the Limestone Correctional Facility Wednesday afternoon on a $300,000 appeal bond. Retired Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin stated…
Elmore County School Board Approves $50 Million Bond
Monday night the Elmore County School board unanimously approved a $50 million bond for new building projects in the school system over the next several years. The plans include building a new middle school in Redland, expanding the county’s technical school, building a new band room at stanhope elmore, and several other projects. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis says Elmore…
Troy Man Arrested on Drug Charges Receives Bond Over $1 Million
On December 5, Troy police arrested Brandon Kyle Johnson, 34 of Troy. Johnson was observed by an officer driving a silver Ford Focus on Franklin Drive, near U.S. 231. The officer was able to confirm that Johnson had an active warrant with the Troy Police Department for attempting to elude police. The officer then attempted to make a traffic stop,…
