investigation

Authorities in Dallas & Lowndes counties break up theft ring

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…

Death of a Dallas Co. Jail Inmate Under Investigation

From the West Alabama Newsroom– An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is found dead in his cell — now an investigation is underway to find out what happened? Sheriff Mike Granthum says 26 year old inmate John Murray, Jr. of Selma was found in his cell unresponsive last week. Granthum says an independent agency was brought in — to…

Two Demopolis Men Missing, Man’s Body Found in River

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two separate missing persons cases — are under investigation in Demopolis. Police are searching for two men — who went missing in the city last month. Twenty-eight year Damon Gibson disappeared three weeks ago. He was last seen at Demopolis Fitness Center. And Investigator — Sgt. Paul Johnson says — the circumstances surrounding his disappearance…

Linden Police Investigate City’s 1st Murder of the Year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Linden man is behind bars tonight — on charges that include murder — and tampering with evidence. Police say the murder is the first in the city this year. Jami Cross of Linden grew up an only-child — and had a very close relationship with her father — David Huckabee. A bond she says…

Lowndes Co. Residents Speak Out About DOJ Investigation

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Lowndes County residents are speaking out about the investigation the U. S. Justice Department has launched into longstanding wastewater and sewage problems in the county. Flora Yeldon of Hayneville says she’s been dealing with wastewater and sewage issues at her home for years. “Boo-boo would come in my sink — my tub — all over…

Montgomery Police Charge Woman with Arson Following Apartment Fire Investigation

Montgomery police and Montgomery Fire Rescue are investigating a structure fire that occurred at 4170 Park Towne Way. Montgomery Fire Rescue responded to a call of a fire around 2:30 am on April 21. A witness met fire units and stated smoke coming from Apartment #245. The witness said he located Shawanda Stoudemire inside the apartment yelling for Help, prior…

Montgomery Police Need Help Locating Suspects in Atlanta Highway Walmart Arson Investigation

Montgomery police needs the public’s assistance identifying and locating suspects for their involvement in an Arson Investigation. On February 8, fire units observed the interior of the Walmart on Atlanta Highway on fire while being occupied. The sprinkler system inside the store and Montgomery Firefighters extinguished the flames while the store was evacuated. The store was reported to have moderate…

SBI Called In to Investigate Fatal Lowndesboro Gas Station Shooting

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, February 7. The shooting happened at the Lowndesboro BP gas station at the intersection of State Hwy 97 & U.S. Hwy 80 East. Police located 29-year-old Robert Grant laying in the parking lot. Police pronounced Grant dead at the scene from the fatal…