Man arrested and charged with two July 12 murders in Montgomery
22-year-old Dontrez Taylor has been charged with Capital Murder and Murder in two July 12 homicides.
Montgomery Crime
One Year Later, Family Still Seeking Answers in Death of Alabama State University Student
Family and friends gathered at Dye’s graveside in Georgia to honor her memory, but her mother says the grief is compounded by frustration and unanswered questions.
Montgomery Grandmother Frustrated After Home Hit by Gunfire for Seventh Time
“There have been times where we have been in the living room, all of a sudden we hear the gunshots. We have to drop on the floor,” the homeowner said.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed releases crime statistics for the first half of 2025
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says statistics show that crime is down for the first half of 2025.
Thieves Smash Car Into East Montgomery Gun Shop, Steal Merchandise
Police said merchandise was taken from inside the business, which sells firearms and other tactical supplies.
ALEA Helicopters Play Significant Role in Helping MACS Unit Fight Crime in Montgomery
So far ALEA, not the City of Montgomery, has covered the $90,475.20 fuel bill for the helicopter’s operations over Montgomery.
Montgomery Area Crime Suppression Unit Marks One Year with Significant Results
In part one of our two-part series, Action 8 News’ Estee Morrison examines how the MACS unit has impacted Montgomery’s crime landscape.
Montgomery City Council Members Raise Concerns Over Fewer Police Patrols In Neighborhoods, Summer Crime
“A bullet went through the house into the bathroom and a mother and daughter were in her bedroom laying down. They called 911. No one showed up,” said Pruitt.
Man Fatally Shot Sunday in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed Sunday evening, marking another deadly weekend in the Capital City.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery fatal shooting victim’s name released
Montgomery police have now released the name of the woman who was shot and killed on Royal Carriage Drive.
