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Joint investigation leads to speedy arrest in Selma homicide

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma police and the State Bureau of Investigation make an arrest in Selma’s latest homicide. Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry announced the arrest in front of police headquarters this morning. Perry says 18 year old Damon Kanard Hooks, Jr. — is facing several charges — including capital murder. Hooks is accused in the death…

Marion Police search for wanted shooting suspect

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Marion Police need your help to find a wanted shooting suspect. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 21 year old Jeremiah Orlando Crawford, also known as Bill  is wanted for an early morning shooting on Thompson Circle last week. Gailes says several occupied and unoccupied vehicles and dwellings were damaged by the gunfire. And approximately 56…

Capital murder suspect makes appearance in Dallas Co. court

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A capital murder suspect recently captured in Georgia — makes an appearance before a Dallas Co. judge. Twenty-seven year old Deonte Olds entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Tuesday afternoon. Olds is charged with capital murder in the death of Joseph Goodwin. Goodwin was shot — and his car was set on fire…

Wanted Selma murder suspect captured in Boston

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wanted Selma murder suspect on the run from police — is caught by authorities in Boston. Dallas County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. says 44 year old Marico Lee was captured by authorities last week. Lee was wanted for the murder of Pollard Moultrie. Moultrie was found shot at Beech Creek Apartments — and…

Fourth suspect in Walmart shooting arrested in Selma

Four suspects in a fatal Walmart shooting in Selma are now in police custody on charges of capital murder — and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. Chief Kenta Fulford says 20 year old Willie James Hunter was arrested Tuesday. Nineteen year old Tashon Roderick-Bernard Hunter — 17 year old Jonathan Webster — and 16 year old Terry James Jackson, Jr….

Selma capital murder suspect captured in Montgomery

From the West Alabama Newsroom– U.S. Marshals capture a wanted Selma capital murder suspect in Montgomery. Kristopher Deon Stubbs made an initial appearance yesterday in a Dallas County court. Stubbs is charged with the capital murder of Keterione Goldsby. Goldsby was killed at the intersection of LL Anderson Avenue and Lauderdale Street — back in July of 2021. Stubbs is…

Wanted Dallas Co. murder suspect turns himself in

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A wanted murder suspect is behind bars tonight — accused in the death of a 23 year old Perry County man. Thirty year old Anthony Finney of Selma — turned himself in Monday night to officers at the Selma Police Department. Finney was wanted for murder — in the death of Christian Moore. Moore had…

Attempted murder suspect leads Selma Police on high speed chase

From the West Alabama Newsroom– An Orrville man is behind bars facing several charges following a high speed chase in Selma. Thirty-eight year old Jason Craig — is facing charges that include attempted murder — reckless driving — attempting to elude — and resisting arrest. Craig was identified as the suspect in a shooting in Selma — on Tuesday. Police…

Selma Police investigate city’s 2nd homicide of the year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating the city’s second homicide of the year — following a fatal shooting in the city Friday night. “I just can’t believe it.” Pauline Chaney of Selma — is a mother who’s making funeral arrangements — to bury her son. Thirty-seven year old Titus Chaney was shot Friday night — on the…

Capital murder and attempted murder suspects appear in court

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A capital murder suspect — and an attempted murder suspect — appeared for hearings at the Dallas County Courthouse Annex — Wednesday in Selma. The case against one suspect came to a conclusion — while the case against the other suspect — is just getting started. The firearm death rate in Alabama — is among…