Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the conviction of a Montgomery County man for possession of child pornography.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The Sheriff’s office says it is ” committed to keeping the public safe and meeting the needs of the courts as…
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…
Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of a news conference this morning as Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and others updated the case of the father charged in the death of his newborn son, who had been reported missing.
The parents of missing one-month-old Caleb Whisnand, Jr. spoke at a news conference this afternoon. They were joined by Capt. Trent Beasley of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office needs help in finding a one-month-old infant.
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…
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: 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…
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…
