From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Offices — team up — to take down a major theft ring. Deputies arrested two people in the case — and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says information about equipment stolen out of Mississippi — lead investigators to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– More security officers are being added at the Dallas County Courthouse complex. The addition will make sure the buildings are secure — and that people doing business with the county are safe. Three new courthouse security officers received certification to carry mace — and a taser. “They are the ones that work on the choke…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office helps to fulfill the dream of an out-going four year old cancer patient. Ashley Savage says her 4 year old son Gregory Ashton Brown of Selma — is fascinated with law enforcement. “He wanted to be a sheriff for Halloween but he was admitted into ICU. He has Rhabdomyosarcoma which…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new state of the camera system is improving the process Dallas County deputies use to investigate crime scenes. OSCR-360 is a new state of the art camera system — that’s changing the way law enforcement does criminal investigations. The system provides investigators with a 360 degree view of a crime scene — with a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office has a new high-tech crime fighting tool to use — to help protect and serve the public. Sheriff Mike Granthum says every car in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office patrol fleet — is now equipped with an onboard computer. “We have approximately 32 to 35 patrol cars out including our…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– First term Sheriff Mike Granthum continues make improvements at the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — by adding new technology. Granthum says each patrol cars at the sheriff’s department — is now equipped with radar. “Which is rare,” said Granthum. “A lot of sheriff’s departments don’t work traffic. We’re not necessarily out there writing everybody we…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — Northside Baptist Church in Selma — and Dave’s Market in Valley Grande — have teamed-up to provide Thanksgiving meals to needy families in Dallas County. Food donations from a Thanksgiving food drive were packed-up — and delivered to about 16 families. Church officials said the giveaway was a way…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County deputies need your help to catch a suspect wanted for the armed robbery of a business in Valley Grande. The robbery happened at the Quick Stop on Highway 22 Thursday night and the whole thing was caught on camera. Investigators say the suspect walked into the store, pulled out a gun, and demanded…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County community is mourning the sudden loss of long-time Chief Deputy Randy Pugh who died Thursday of an apparent heart attack. County leaders say Pugh was a man who dedicated most of his life to helping make Dallas County a safer place to live. Pugh served as Chief Deputy for more than 30…
