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Two Arrested in Dadeville Double Murder Charged

On April 17, Dadeville police responded to 911 call at 218 North Barrett Street in reference to two deceased persons. Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife Barbara Tidwell, 65, suffered apparent gunshot wounds. After finding the bodies, an investigation began into the deaths of the Tidwell’s. On April 21, Dadeville Police obtained warrants for Derrick Lee Hightower, 32, of Columbus,…

Dadeville Woman Convicted of Theft from Alabama Jail Association

Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the conviction of Marianne Adams of Dadeville, former treasurer of the Alabama Jail Association, for first-degree theft of an undetermined amount in excess of $5,000. According to a statement from Marshall’s office, Adams, who is a former secretary for the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, pleaded guilty in Tallapoosa County Circuit Court. She was sentenced…

Dadeville Police Arrest Shooting Suspect

Dadeville police have made an arrest in connection with an August shooting. Police say 24-year-old Anthony Jones has been charged with 5 counts of attempted murder. Five people were injured in that shooting that happened in the American Legion Hall back on August 28th. Jones is being held in the Tallapoosa County Jail. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: dadeville, Shooting

Dadeville PD: Five shot at weekend party

Five people were injured in a shooting Sunday in Dadeville, according to the Dadeville Police Department. The shooting happened at a party at the American Legion Hall on East Columbus Street around 12:29 a.m. One victim was flown to Montgomery and was listed in critical condition.  Two victims were taken to East Alabama Medical Center, where one was in critical…

More Black Bear Sightings Across the Region

A neighborhood has been on high alert after a black bear was spotted behind a house last week in Dadeville. This comes after many other bear sightings in the region in recent weeks. Candis Birchfield shared videos and pictures of the bear in her backyard in the Indian Shores neighborhood last week. She and her daughter were inside when the…

Dadeville PD Search for Suspects for Burglaries of Two Local Pharmacies

The Dadeville Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following individuals: On Saturday, June 25, 2016, three unknown males burglarized the Lakeshore Pharmacy and Lake Martin Pharmacy in less than one hour apart. Both pharmacies are located within one mile of each other in Dadeville, Alabama. Investigators advised CrimeStoppers that these three males entered both pharmacies in the same manner…

Dadeville PD Receives Grant to Purchase New Equipment

Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $2,544 grant to help the City of Dadeville purchase new equipment for police officers. The Dadeville Police Department will purchase new safety lights and holsters to help officers operate more efficiently when patrolling at night. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S….