A Prattville woman accused of killing her boyfriend last year has had her bond revoked after she was charged with driving under the influence. Citing court records, the Montgomery Advertiser reports a judge recently ordered that Vegas Amore Contorno’s $250,000 bond be revoked. The 20-year-old is facing murder charges in the August 2015 stabbing death of 19-year-old Remington Foradori. After…
As shoppers rush out to finish off their Christmas lists, police say you need to be vigilant. Authorities say you are most vulnerable when you are walking back to your car with all of your gifts. But Lt. Ray Wagner says Prattville Police are working to make sure every shopper is safe. “We’ve one, beefed up patrols in all our…
Prattville police responded to a call of a burglary in progress. When approached, the accused assailant fled into Montgomery where MPD assisted in his arrest, after a chase. He was apprehended at what is thought to be a family residence at 3428 Old Selma Road. Stolen property was recovered from the vehicle. Police say the accused man has a long criminal record ….
Prattville now has reserved parking places for military veterans. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the program this week, in time for Veterans Day. There are reserved parking signs at City Hall, the Autauga County Courthouse and other county administration buildings in the area. Chamber president Patty VanderWal says businesses are welcome to…
BOSTON (AP) – Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Eagles and Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL. Announcing the results of their study at a conference at Boston University on Thursday, the doctors say Turner developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (ehn-sehf-uh-LAH’-puh-thee) over 25 years, playing from…
A two-vehicle crash on Oct. 30, has claimed the life of a Prattville man. Derek Ray Dison, 25, was killed when the 2007 Toyota Rav4 he was driving was struck by a 2001 Honda Accord on Interstate 65 near the 196 mile marker, approximately 9 miles south of Clanton. The Toyota left the roadway and overturned after the collision. Dison,…
A Prattville police officer was arrested Sunday morning. Chief Mark Thompson confirms an officer was arrested for DUI on Sunday morning. Thompson also confirmed that the officer is no longer with the department. Thompson refused to release the name of the officer arrested. Check back with Alabama News Network for more in this developing story. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro Tags:…
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff’s Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around noon Thursday when a crossbow bolt flew into the cab of his truck, striking him. Deputies say the driver was…
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (prattvillechamber.org) —The Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition, in partnership with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce Coach Sarah Patterson, University of Alabama Women’s Gymnastics Head Coach, 1979-2014, is the 2016 Champion of Character. She will receive her award during the 6th annual Champions of Character event to be held, Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 5:30-7:30pm at…
The Prattville Police Department, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is searching for an unknown male wanted in reference to a Bank Robbery. According to investigators, this subject robbed the First Community Bank located at 211 Highway 82 Bypass West on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at approximately 3:29 p.m. The suspect was armed with a black handgun and was wearing dark clothing….
