Jessica Bentley, the Prattville mother who had been undergoing treatment for Leukemia and recently had a bone marrow transplant has died. We first did a story with Bentley when she was looking for bone marrow matches. She received what doctors called the “perfect match” from someone in Brazil. Bentley underwent the bone marrow transplant in March 2017. According to her Facebook…
Prattville Police are searching for victims of an accused predator who is now behind bars. Police arrested 31-year-old Carl Dwayne Richardson three weeks ago. Investigators say a restaurant employee contacted police after finding Richardson’s cell phone, which they say contained several obscene photos of minors. Police believe Richardson may have contacted or attempted to contact juveniles on different social media sites and…
Prattville residents got a sneak peek of new developments for downtown. The redevelopment of the Gin Shop has been in the works for more than two years. The Historic Prattville Redevelopment Authority bought the property shortly after its foreclosure, with plans to bring more life into downtown. The Ledic Company is heading the project, working with the Chambless King Architects…
Prattville Police have opened a death investigation after a fatal shooting. Details are limited at this time but Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson says two people were killed and one other person was hurt after the shooting on Irma Lane Sunday evening. That’s in the Overlook Estates neighborhood. We’ll have more as the investigation continues. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News…
Prattville police are searching for a man wanted for breaking into a vehicle and credit card fraud. Police say the man used a stolen debit card at the One Stop liquor store in the 2000 block of Fairview Avenue on December 6th. Authorities say he is also a suspect in other related cases. If you have any information, call Crimestoppers…
Prattville police need your help finding people who stole $1600 worth of merchandise from the Bama Fever Tiger Pride store on Cobbs Ford Road. Police say the theft happened on December 14. The three suspects are believed to be in their 30s or 40s. If you have any information, call Crimestoppers at 215-STOP. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: prattville, shoplift
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…
