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Montgomery Man Faces Life in Prison for Murder He Committed at 16

Rodriguez Reed has been found guilty of the murder of Ladarion Thompson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced today. In the early morning hours of December 21, 2014, Reed got into an argument with Thompson at the Citgo Station on Day Street. Reed produced a handgun and chased Thompson around the parking lot, firing multiple shots at him. Reed shot Thompson…

Woman Injured in Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that injured a woman. Police say it happened in area of Council and Burns Street. They found a woman with a serious gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital for treatment. So far no arrests have been made. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Crime, montgomery, Shooting

Man Killed in Late-Night Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Sunday evening shooting death of James Richardson III, 18, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Virginia Loop Court at about 7:45 p.m. July 21, in reference to a subject shot. There, they located Richardson III, who had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. He…

List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama

Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America’s Independence.  Whether you’ll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department:  Alexander City –  4th of July Boat Parade Decorate your boat and join the patriotic crowd at Kowaliga Marina as boats of all…

Qualifying for Montgomery’s Mayoral Race Begins Tuesday, July 2nd

There are only 57 days left until people living in Montgomery vote for their next mayor and there are a few things that people have on their wish list. “We need more people on the force so we can have better patrol – more to see to the crime that is happening in this city – work on that. I…

Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed’s Mayoral Campaign HQ Opens

Time is winding up. Montgomery’s mayoral election is next month. Monday night, Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed officially opened his campaign headquarters. Reed greeted supporters at the downtown location on Dexter Avenue. The location is his primary location for volunteers.  Reed says we are in the critical last days leading up to the election and it’s important that he…

One Person In Custody Following Shooting, Chase

One person is in custody following a chase that ended in Highland Park. Around 2 P.M., Montgomery Police and Fire responded to a person shot in the 1900 block of Stokes Street, where they found an adult male with non-life threatening injuries. Later, a patrol unit spotted a possible suspect’s vehicle leaving the area. After a brief chase that ended…

Utility Workers Find Body On Wesley Drive

Montgomery Police are conducting a death investigation after a man’s body was found by utility workers. It happened Tuesday in the 3700 block of Wesley Drive around 12:15 P.M. The cause and manner of death are pending forensic evaluation. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery, Wesley Drive

Montgomery Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating an early morning shooting in South Montgomery. It happened just before 7 Thursday morning in the 300 block of East Edgemont Ave. Investigators say one adult male was shot and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. So far, no arrests have been made. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: E. Edgemont Avenue, montgomery, Shooting

Man Killed in Tuesday Night Montgomery Shooting

Montgomery Police are investigating a man’s death. Capt. Regina Duckett says the unidentified victim was fatally shot Tuesday night in the 200 block of Eastdale Road South. Duckett says the shooting may be domestic related. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone who has information that could help police should call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP Keep checking www.waka.com for…