From the west Alabama Newsroom– There’s a new sheriff in town in Perry County. Governor Kay Ivey appointed veteran law enforcement officer Roy Fikes as the county’s new sheriff. He was sworn into office Thursday afternoon by Probate Judge Carlton Hogue. Fikes has 30-plus years of law enforcement experience — all of them in Perry County. He says residents can…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Chris West was recently arrested again — for the very same harassment and obstructing-governmental-operations charges — that he faced last year. The charges stem from a heated exchange between West and members of the county commission — during a commission meeting last year. West pled not guilty to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is hanging up his badge — after 34 years in law enforcement. Jones has been sheriff for the past 11 years — and his term is set to end — in January of 2026. In a press statement — he listed stress — burnout — and a desire to spend…
Butler County held a special luncheon today to honor the retirement of Sheriff Danny Bond after 40 years of service in law enforcement.
Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond is planning to retire at the end of January effectively starting a new chapter in his life.
Lowndes County District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer confirmed that charges against the 18-year-old accused of killing Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams have been upgraded from Felony Murder to Capital Murder. Police said William Johnson shot and killed Sheriff Williams November 23rd then turned himself in after a 3-hour manhunt. The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the QV convenience…
Slain Lowndes County sheriff “Big” John Williams remembered as a dedicated peace officer who loved serving the people of his county. More than 2,000 mourners filled an auditorium Monday for funeral services for the Lowndes County Sheriff. Williams was shot and killed Nov. 23 at a gas station. Sometimes known as “Big John” for his towering frame, speakers described the…
UPDATE: William Chase Johnson is now in custody. READ THE DETAILS Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a BLUE ALERT. If you know the whereabouts of or have recently seen William Chase Johnson, immediately call 911. If you have other information about this incident, contact the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department at (334) 548-2222. Categories: Crime, News Tags: Blue…
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has confirmed to Alabama News Network that Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams was shot and killed Saturday evening. UPDATE: Shooting suspect is in custody. READ THE DETAILS The shooting happened at the QV gas station in Downtown, Hayneville while Sheriff Williams was responding to a call. Investigators with the State Bureau of Investigation are handling…
With no Democratic challenger in the upcoming November election, Covington County will have a new sheriff. Blake Turman received more votes than three-term Sheriff Dennis Meeks during Tuesday’s election. When asked what it took for him to win the office, he answered, “prayer.” Turman says there are changes he wants to make once he takes office in January 2019, like…
