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Eviction Moratorium Ends Saturday July 31st Across Alabama

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Alabama is ending their eviction moratorium Saturday July 31st. Due to the Pandemic, the CDC and Federal Government placed an eviction moratorium to stop landlords from evicting their tenants because of unpaid rent. The Pandemic caused businesses to close and unemployment to sky-rocket, which made residents unable to pay their rent. The stimulus checks from the Federal Government helped pay…

Award Presented to Montgomery County Corporal as “CrimeStopper Officer of the Year”

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Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is continuing to recognize law enforcement officers of the year. This is for outstanding service during 2020. Corporal Mike Morrow has been awarded the title of Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office 2020 CrimeStopper of the Year. Morrow is assigned to the Investigative Division. He has been assisting federal, state and other local agencies in human trafficking investigations. Human…

First Responders: Hugh Ratsch with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Named ‘First Responder of the Year’

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We’re showing appreciation today for those who usually don’t get noticed for their work. Deputy Hugh Ratsch with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is this year’s ‘First Responder Hero of the Year.” Ratsch, a fairly new deputy, has gone above and beyond to help the people of Montgomery County several times in the past year. He’s a servant who said…

Update: Body Found at Alabama River Bridge Near Prattville Identified

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UPDATE: Montgomery police say the body found near U.S. Highway 31 at the Alabama River bridge has been identified as that of 27-year-old Joshua Thompson of Montgomery. Police say it appears Thompson was shot and killed in Montgomery. This is Montgomery’s 53rd homicide of the year. If you have a tip that could help police make an arrest, call CrimeStoppers…

Commission Unanimously Passes Hazard Pay for Certain Essential County Employees

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The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to increase hourly wages for certain essential county employees. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham asked the commission in April for an extra $2.50 per hour to be added to the pay for those that qualify for hazardous duty pay. Sheriff Cunningham said the pay was needed to address the effects of COVID-19, such as compensating the…

Man Suspected of Pouring Scalding Hot Liquid on Family Member Wanted by Police

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The Montgomery Sheriff’s Office has notified CrimeStoppers of a subject wanted for felony Domestic Violence warrants. Alnekeo Davis is wanted for Domestic Violence Assault 1st degree. Davis reportedly caused serious physical injury by means of a scalding liquid thrown on the victim, who was a family member. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Alnekeo Davis, please immediately…

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Hope Hull Shooting

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One person is dead and two more injured after a shooting occurred in Hope Hull. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple injuries in the 100 block of Vista Del Verde Drive. According to Captain George Beaudry, one man and a child suffered from non-life threatening injuries. MCSO reported the incident on Facebook asking…