Perry Co. Sheriff Billy Jones

Perry Co. Sheriff Billy Jones announces retirement plans

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is hanging up his badge — after 34 years in law enforcement. Jones has been sheriff for the past 11 years — and his term is set to end — in January of 2026. In a press statement — he listed stress — burnout — and a desire to spend…

Perry Co. Sheriff warns residents about phone scammers

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County Sheriff is warning people in the county to beware of phone scammers who are targeting the area. Sheriff Billy Jones says the scammers are calling people pretending to be law enforcement and threatening them with jail — unless they pay. He says the scammer tells the person called — that they have…

CrimeStoppers expands into Perry & Marengo counties

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County Sheriff is asking the public to get involved in making the community a safer place to live. And he’s implementing a new tool — to help stop — solve — and prevent crime. “It will make Perry County a safer community,” said Sheriff Billy Jones. No community is a stranger to crime….

Upgrades and Improvements Headed to Perry Co. Sheriff’s Office

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Big changes — are on the way to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. And Sheriff Billy Jones says it will improve public safety in the county. Conditions at the James Hood Detention Facility in Marion — are about to get better. “Perry County Sheriff’s Office were able to come up with a, with a grant…

Search for Missing Hoover Man Continues in Perry Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities continue to search for a missing Hoover man — whose abandoned car was found in Perry County last week. Seventy-one year old Frank Stevenson of Hoover has been missing now for more than two weeks. “He was last seen wearing a gray pull over long sleeve shirt with khaki pants. He has a history…