Theft

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…

State Fire Marshals Office arrests five people in Marengo Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The State Fire Marshals Office arrests five people for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars — from three volunteer fire departments in Marengo County. Former Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Todd Foster is accused of stealing more than $36,000 dollars from the department. He’s charged with Theft of property 1st degree — and Fraudulent…