“It’s a need”: Ground broken on $70M jail in Elmore County
The new $70 million jail will have more amenities, provide a better environment for employees and inmates, and will hold around 480 beds.
Elmore County Jail
Elderly Prattville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor Under Age of 12
On September 3, the Prattville Police Department arrested James Richard Cobb, 68, of Prattville on one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Less than 12 Years Old (Alabama 13A-6-69.1). The suspect was transported to and currently incarcerated at the Elmore County Jail. He has a $10,000.00 bond. Investigation is still ongoing and any additional charges will be submitted to…
Man Charged With Burglarizing Millbrook Library
Millbrook Police say the city’s library was burglarized Friday. While responding to the burglary alarm at the library, police say they found 34-year-old Christopher Moody outside of the library with an injury. According to Police Chief PK Johnson, Moody damaged electronics, the library’s exterior windows and glass doors. Moody is charged with burglary and criminal mischief. He is being held…
Man Wanted For Assault and Robbery in Millbrook Captured
The Millbrook Police Department has announced that Louis Stinson, Jr., who was wanted for assault and robbery, has been arrested. Stinson is accused of shooting into a residence in the 4000 block of Grandview Road Saturday. Police say his 51-year-old girlfriend and her 21-year-old son were shot. The woman’s injuries are life-threatening. Stinson is also accused of stealing with woman’s…
Millbrook Man Accused of Shooting Two People Following Dispute
Police say Kison Pierre Tymes, 21, of Millbrook shot two other men following an argument that turned physical. It happened Tuesday in the 3100 block of Oliver Drive. One of the victims was shot in the buttock, the other was hit in the groin area. Both men were taken to Baptist South Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police Chief P.K. Johnson…
Police: Millbrook Woman Admits to Killing Her Uncle
A Millbrook woman is charged with the shooting death of her uncle. Millbrook Police Chief PK Johnson says 30-year-old Sheneika Oliver is charged with murder in the death of 47-year-old Kenneth Williams. Williams was shot in the parking lot of a business on Main Street Monday night. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Chief Johnson says…
