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…
