Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Sheriff Mike Granthum
Authorities in Dallas Co. search for dangerous burglary suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities in Dallas County arrest three burglary suspects — and now they’re asking for help from the public — as they search for four more. Sheriff Mike Granthum says several armed, masked burglars broke into KayPi Food Mart and stole an undetermined amount of cash — and tobacco products. Twenty-two year old Brandon Bennett —…
Dallas Co. deputies arrest burglary and attempted rape suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Dallas County man is behind bars facing multiple charges — including burglary — and attempted rape. Sheriff Mike Granthum say 25 year old Kelvante Spicer — is accused of two burglaries — in addition to trying to rape a woman at gunpoint. Deputies investigating a burglary on the 200 block of County Road 189…
High school brawl leads to several arrests in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman and several juveniles have been arrested in Dallas County — following a big brawl at a local high school. “We have a volatile situation that could have lead to several people being killed.” Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies were called out to Southside High School at around 11:35 Tuesday morning — when…
Three armed and dangerous suspects on the loose in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office needs you help — to find three suspects wanted for shooting into a house with someone inside. Sheriff Mike Granthum says John Bell — Kardashia Dillard — and Keandre Williams are wanted in the case. The shooting happened at around Monday night — on the 200 block of First Avenue…
Suspect on the run following fatal shooting in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– One man is dead. Another is seriously hurt. And the suspect is on the run from authorities — following a shooting in Dallas County. The shooting happened Sunday at a house on the 8500 block of County Road 189 in Marion Junction. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 18 year old Cedric Long — is wanted for…
SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. Jail repairs making slow progress
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The tornado that hit Selma on January 12th — tore the roof off the Dallas County Jail — flooding the facility — and causing extensive damage inside the building. Now officials say part of the facility — is nearly ready to reopen. Crews continue to hammer away — at making repairs to the Dallas County…
Project to Rebuild Dallas County Jail Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Jail was severely damaged by the January 12th tornado. Phase I of the rebuilding project — is currently underway at the facility. The January 12th tornado — tore the roof off of the Dallas County Jail — flooding the facility — and causing extensive damage inside the building. A temporary roof is…
Sheriff Gets Help Housing Displaced Dallas Co. Inmates
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Jail is unusable after being severely damaged by the January 12th tornado. So now what happens to someone arrested for committing a crime? About 130 inmates at the Dallas County Jail — had to be moved — after the jail received major damage from the tornado — that ripped through the Selma…
Death of a Dallas Co. Jail Inmate Under Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is found dead in his cell — now an investigation is underway to find out what happened? Sheriff Mike Granthum says 26 year old inmate John Murray, Jr. of Selma was found in his cell unresponsive last week. Granthum says an independent agency was brought in — to…
