Theft

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…

Authorities in Dallas & Lowndes counties break up theft ring

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Offices — team up — to take down a major theft ring. Deputies arrested two people in the case — and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says information about equipment stolen out of Mississippi — lead investigators to…