Crime

Dallas Co. Sheriff offers Christmas shopper safety tips

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Law enforcement officials are warning people to stay alert when they’re out shopping during the Christmas holiday season. Christmas may be the Season of Giving — but it’s also a season for taking. Every year during the Christmas holiday season — thieves and robbers — come out on the prowl. “You know it is a…

Selma murder victim’s sister seeks justice in his death

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia Minniefield’s 58 year old brother Joseph was killed by his girlfriend’s 24 year old son — over a dog. Both mother and son were charged in…

CrimeStoppers expands into Perry & Marengo counties

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County Sheriff is asking the public to get involved in making the community a safer place to live. And he’s implementing a new tool — to help stop — solve — and prevent crime. “It will make Perry County a safer community,” said Sheriff Billy Jones. No community is a stranger to crime….