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CRIME & SAFETY
2 arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Colbert Co.
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people were arrested in connection to trafficking drugs in Colbert County on Friday morning. According to the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was issued at a home on 13th Avenue in Sheffield. At the house, deputies said 40 grams of methamphetamine, a 22 caliber rifle, and $388 were found.
A New Chief of Police
FLORENCE — The Civil Service Board in Florence selected Acting Police Chief Mike Holt for the permanent police chief position last week. Holt was appointed acting chief by Mayor Andy Betterton in June while the Civil Service Board decided who would take the permanent role. Holt replaces Ron Tyler, who recently retired.
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