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Bibb County capital murder suspect makes first court appearance Monday morning
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of killing five people, including four children in Bibb County made his first appearance in court Monday morning. Prosecutors say 32-Year-Old Brandon Kendrick shot and killed His wife, his two children and two other children with a 9mm gun. The arraignment was shown...
Sextortion cases rising in Calera, how officers are helping parents and kids stay informed
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera police are working to make sure your children are safe from the dangers of sextortion. Officers are sharing what you need to know as cases rise in Alabama and across the country. Calera police Chief David Hyche told WBRC, The National Center For Missing And...
Alabama Father Accused of Killing Wife, Four Children in West Blocton Tragedy
An Alabama father has been accused after authorities say he killed his wife, their two children, and two other children related to him this week. Brandon Kendrick of West Blocton, 32, is suspected of fatally shooting his wife Kelsey Kendrick, 24, and four children, according to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announcement.
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Alabama officials express their opinions following two mass shootings within a week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern over two recent mass shootings that have occurred within the state over the past week. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a shooting incident that took place in Birmingham. Similarly, in Bibb County, a shooting on Thursday claimed the lives of five individuals, including four children.
Municipal police reports for June 2-July 9
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments in Shelby County from June 2-July 9:. -Driving under the influence – controlled substance from the 1400 Block of 1st Street North (parking lot/drop lot/garage). -Criminal mischief first degree (greater than $2,500)...
'Shocking': Family reacts to father's plea in Bibb County killing spree
WOODSTOCK, Ala. — Kelse Kendrick's family claims she had a contagious laugh. They say her personality could brighten anyone's day, especially if her six-year-old son Kaleb and two-year-old daughter Kynli were around. “The children had her personality. They were the same way. Bubbly, loving, just full of life, full...
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