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Theft suspects caught red handed during sting operation in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County deputies catch two theft suspects — in the act of stealing copper — during a sting operation early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies caught the suspects red-handed — prying copper off the old National Guard Armory building — in Selma. “We set up a sting operation at the crack of dawn…

Costly copper thefts under investigation in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man wanted for stealing copper — and causing thousands of dollars in damage in the process. Investigators are looking for 35 year old Durall Laister of Plantersville. Fifty one year old theft suspect Monica Morris of Chilton County was arrested Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Mike…

Dallas Co. Sheriff warns residents to beware of scammers

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Scammers are targeting people in the Dallas County area — and the sheriff’s department is trying to prevent people from being duped out of their money. Sheriff Mike Granthum is warning residents to beware of scammers — looking to steal their money. Granthum says scammers are calling people claiming to be from the sheriff’s department…