Murder

Second suspect arrested and charged in Valley Grande murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office makes another arrest — in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma — is charged with murder in the death of 21 year old Genesis Barnett. Barnett was shot and killed a month ago at a house on…

Wilcox Co. juvenile arrested and charged with murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A seventeen year old juvenile is charged with murder — following a shooting in Wilcox County. Authorities say 21 year old Jashawn Dickerson was found shot to death Thursday afternoon — on the 600 block of Union Grove Road. Breon Ellis has been arrested and charged in the case. Dickerson’s body has been sent to…

Selma man shot and killed in Valley Grande

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County — following a shooting early Monday morning in Valley Grande. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened after midnight at a house on the 3700 block of Hilandale Drive. Granthum says 21 year old Genesis Barnett of Selma was shot and killed. And 19 year old —…

Selma murder & assault suspect turns herself in to police

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman wanted for murder and assault — is now in police custody — waiting to go before a judge. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes says 29-year-old Taylor Thomas — turned herself-in to authorities Friday. Thomas is accused of shooting 37-year-old Titus Chaney and another woman. The shooting happened at a house on 100 block…

Selma Police investigate city’s 2nd homicide of the year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating the city’s second homicide of the year — following a fatal shooting in the city Friday night. “I just can’t believe it.” Pauline Chaney of Selma — is a mother who’s making funeral arrangements — to bury her son. Thirty-seven year old Titus Chaney was shot Friday night — on the…

Lowndes Co. murder suspect turns himself in to authorities

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Lowndes County man is behind bars tonight — accused in the shooting death of a Mosses man. Twenty-seven year old Laquarious Safford of Minter — turned himself in to authorities Monday. He told investigators that he was involved in an ongoing beef — that lead up to the shooting. Deputies found 29 year old…