On January 7, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the 100 block of Lee Rd. 43 in the Beauregard community in reference to a stolen vehicle. During the search, investigators located the stolen vehicle in the backyard of the residence. They also found drug Paraphernalia inside of the residence. One person was taken into custody. The…
UPDATE: William Chase Johnson is now in custody. READ THE DETAILS Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a BLUE ALERT. If you know the whereabouts of or have recently seen William Chase Johnson, immediately call 911. If you have other information about this incident, contact the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department at (334) 548-2222. Categories: Crime, News Tags: Blue…
Montgomery Police are trying to determine where a shooting incident occurred on the city’s south side. Authorities were called to the scene at the 900 block of E. South Boulevard just before 3:00PM. There, a female victim was located inside a vehicle with a serious gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown…
A Millbrook man has been arrested after a domestic violence investigation led police to finding a “staggering amount” of child pornography. According to Millbrook Police, on May 3, the department made contact with a complainant with regard to a report of Domestic Violence. During the interview, the person alleged that 60-year-old Ted Carr Jr. may be in possession of child pornography. The…
The U.S. government is investigating more than 100 complaints of poor brake performance on 2.7 million General Motors big pickups and SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a brake vacuum pump can deteriorate, causing increased braking effort and longer stopping distances. The agency has 111 consumer complaints including nine crashes and two injuries. The investigation covers 2014 through…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a man is shot and killed early Sunday morning. Sgt. Ray Blanks says the victim was found lying outside on the ground when police arrived on the scene. “A 37 year old black male was on the scene, unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound,” said Blanks. “The…
Reproductive Health Services near downtown Montgomery is under investigation for failing to report an under-aged patient after she got an abortion there not once, but twice. State law requires abortion facilities to report the name of the pregnant minor to the Department of Human Resources (DHR) if the child is under 14. The then 13-year-old girl first visited the facility…
The Prattville Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the fire that damaged the Kaiser North America building. They have determined that Arson is the cause. On March 31, the Prattville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Kasai North America building located 1098 Doster Rd.. Heavy smoke and fire was found in a large exterior storage building near…
Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams says one person was shot during a gas station robbery. It happened Monday evening at the Marathon gas station near Hwy 21 and U.S. Hwy 80. Sheriff Williams says the victim worked at that gas station. He was airlifted to a Montgomery hospital. The victim’s condition is unknown. Authorities are looking for the shooter. Anyone with…
For many area residents, news of the recently appointed Attorney General Steve Marshall did not go over well. Adam Russell says “I think it shows a little I hook you up you hook me up politics” Michael Smith says “with him having him as attorney general I don’t think it’s gonna work out” Governor Bentley’s decision to appoint Marshall as…
