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Suspect in fatal Sheffield shooting behind bars
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A suspect in a fatal shooting in Sheffield is behind bars. Tawan Southern, 23, was booked into the Colbert County Jail on a murder charge shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. The shooting happened early Friday at the Underground Club on South Columbia Avenue. Sheffield police identified...
High-speed chase ends in Colbert County with arrests in stolen vehicle case
Two suspects were apprehended early this morning after leading police on a high-speed chase reaching 110 mph through multiple jurisdictions. Russellville Police Department says night shift patrol officers discovered a suspicious vehicle near a closed business. When officers attempted to make contact, the driver accelerated away, committing several traffic violations.
Russellville Police Nets Arrest Of Two Suspects In High Speed Chase
RUSSELLVILLE-In the early morning of Wednesday, August 7, our night shift Patrol Officers located a suspicious vehicle near a closed business. As our Officer attempted to make contact, the driver accelerated away from the business and committed several traffic violations to get away. Our Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds of 110 mph. This vehicle pursuit entered Colbert County and ended near the intersection of US-72 and Wilson Dam Rd. From there, the two occupants fled on foot.
Pair charged after allegedly stealing car, leading police on chase in Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people have been charged after a high-speed police chase in Russellville on Wednesday morning. According to the Russellville Police Department, officers spotted what they believed to be a suspicious car near a closed business. When officers got near the car, the driver sped off from...
Police arrest two after high-speed chase in stolen car in Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. — Two people have been arrested following a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning. According to the Russellville Police, officers spotted a suspicious car near a closed business. When officers approached, the driver sped away, committing several traffic violations. Officers then began a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of 110 mph. The pursuit continued into Colbert County, ending at the intersection of U.S. 72 and Wilson Dam Road.
RPD reports two arrested following high-speed chase in stolen car
The Russellville Police Department has reported an early morning arrest of two people after a high-speed chase in a car later determined to be stolen. Russellville Police said night shift patrol officers located a suspicious vehicle near a closed business, noting after an officer attempted to make contact, the driver sped away from the business and committed several traffic violations to get away.
Airbus celebrates Mobile milestone; Colbert County Tourism lauded; Tuscaloosa Endoscopy acquired by Nashville company; Gone for Good planning to franchise
Airbus on Thursday celebrated the 500th commercial aircraft it has manufactured in Mobile. The company continues to grow, with a new final assembly line under construction and expected to be completed in 2025. – News 5. Colbert County Tourism, which recently was named organization of the year by the...
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