From the West Alabama Newsroom– High school students in Lowndes County got a lesson on the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency conducted its Fatal Vision program at Central High School in Mosses — Friday. Students learned about the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Students…
Alabama News Network has confirmed that the suspect in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams will be in court on Monday. William Johnson is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing at 10AM at the Lowndes County Courthouse. Johnson is charged with capital murder. Investigators say Johnson shot and killed Sheriff Williams November 23rd then turned himself in after a…
According to Governor Kay Ivey’s Press Secretary Gina Maiola, Governor Ivey has appointed a new Lowndes County sheriff following the death of Sheriff “Big John” Williams last month. Ivey appointed Christopher West Friday. West is the former chief deputy of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, and currently works at the Fort Deposit Police Department as the administrative assistant to the…
Lowndes County District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer confirmed that charges against the 18-year-old accused of killing Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams have been upgraded from Felony Murder to Capital Murder. Police said William Johnson shot and killed Sheriff Williams November 23rd then turned himself in after a 3-hour manhunt. The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the QV convenience…
Slain Lowndes County sheriff “Big” John Williams remembered as a dedicated peace officer who loved serving the people of his county. More than 2,000 mourners filled an auditorium Monday for funeral services for the Lowndes County Sheriff. Williams was shot and killed Nov. 23 at a gas station. Sometimes known as “Big John” for his towering frame, speakers described 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 County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has confirmed to Alabama News Network that Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams was shot and killed Saturday evening. UPDATE: Shooting suspect is in custody. READ THE DETAILS The shooting happened at the QV gas station in Downtown, Hayneville while Sheriff Williams was responding to a call. Investigators with the State Bureau of Investigation are handling…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Lowndes County man is facing multiple counts of internet sex crimes involving underage children. District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer said 25 year old Brent Jenks of Hope Hull is charged with three counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child by Computer — and eight counts of Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Tesmer says Jenks…
Activist and actress Jane Fonda made a stop in Alabama Monday. She was in Lowndes County to help launch an organization that combats racial injustices in rural areas. Fonda joined founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice Catherine Coleman Flowers, fashion designer Khaliah Ali, and banker and philanthropist Kat Taylor for the launch announcement. Together, the women…
A two vehicle collision in Lowndes County has claimed the life of a Hope Hull woman. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Jasmine Davis, 27, was killed when the 2007 Toyota Yaris she was driving was struck by a 2020 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The accident occurred around 6 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Lowndes County 17 and…
