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Town of Hayneville dissolves police department and municipal court

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Hayneville police chief is speaking out tonight — amid concerns raised by one his officers — and a temporary shut down of the police department — and the municipal court. Chief Kelvin Mitchell denied allegations that he made threats against the sheriff — at a press conference Thursday morning. Mitchell also denied trying to…

‘Stop the Violence’ Rally Draws Hundreds to Montgomery

A rally against violence was held Sunday in Montgomery. Their message: Enough is enough. You Live by it. You Perish By It. Put the guns down. Montgomery Police Department escorted several hundreds of motorcycle riders and vehicle drivers around the Corridor’s East, West, and southern boulevards of Montgomery. The Organization ‘Enough Is Enough, Stop The Violence’ invited bikers and cars…

Mental Health Crisis Training Offered to First Responders

There is a growing number of mental health crisis situations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure first responders know what signs to watch for. It wrapped up a three-day crisis intervention course on Wednesday, where first responders were trained how to be more aware when dealing with people with mental health issues in crisis situations. One…

Wetumpka PD Becomes Subject of ‘Bama Camera’ Viral Video

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The Wetumpka Police Department has been the subject of a viral video produced by Bama Camera operator Lynwood Keith Golden. On June 2, Mr. Golden came to the Wetumpka Police Department and began filming the building with multiple cameras. Mr. Golden had no visible identification and officers approached Mr. Golden to ask who he was and to request his purpose of filming the department….

Police Chief’s Assistant Accused of Using City Funds to Buy Groceries

The Enterprise police chief’s longtime assistant has been accused of using city funds to buy herself thousands of dollars’ worth of groceries and other items. It’s reported that 44-year-old Shannon Davis, of New Brockton, was arrested Monday and charged with one count of first-degree theft of property. Police spokesman Sgt. Billy Haglund says Davis had been Police Chief Thomas D….