Tuscaloosa Police Department

Police: Suspect Fatally Shot Dog During Motel Break-In

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a father and son broke into an Alabama motel room and fatally shot the victim’s dog, prompting an hours-long standoff with one of the suspects. The Tuscaloosa Police Department says 43-year-old Wade Alan Christian shot the dog after it bit his son during the break-in. Police quickly apprehended the 18-year-old but his father barricaded…

Partnership Aims to Build Up Marion Police Department

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A transformation is underway at the Marion Police Department. The city council appointed a new police chief — in addition to adding another officer to the force. First and foremost new police chief Damian Steele will focus on improving community policing. Along with increasing patrols around the city. “We going to bridge the gap between…