Rape

Birmingham Police Officer Arrested on Rape, Drug Charges

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a Birmingham police officer was arrested on charges of rape and drug possession after investigators searched his home following a complaint about allegations of misconduct. Officer Matthew Wilcox, 37 was arrested and relieved of duties. Records show he was released from the Jefferson County Jail on a bail of $26,000 on Sunday. A statement…

After Serving 24 Years for Rape, Man Charged in 2020 Assault

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama man who spent 24 years in prison for rape is in jail again in connection with another rape that happened months after his release. 71-year-old Willard Smith, of Brent, was jailed on June 22 on multiple charges with bonds totaling $90,000. Smith is accused of rape and sodomy at knifepoint. The crime was reported…

WANTED: Eclectic Police Searching for Rape, Sexual Abuse Suspect

The Ecletic Police Department is currently searching for the location of a man wanted for multiple sexual assault charges. Police identified the sexual assault suspect as William Dunaway III. Police say Dunaway is wanted for Rape 1st but also has an outstanding warrant for sexual abuse 1st. Eclectic police continue to search for Dunaway. If you have any information on…