Gadsden
CRIME & SAFETY
2 facing animal cruelty charges in Etowah Co.
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people have been charged with animal cruelty in Etowah County after a video was found on social media. According to Sheriff Jonathon Horton, on Saturday morning, June 29, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office was told about a video on social media of cruel treatment of a dog.
Two arrested after traffic stop in Cherokee County sparks chase, ends in Georgia
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Cherokee County led to a chase that ended in Georgia Monday. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said 43-year-old Waylon Dale Epps, of Gaylesville, and 34-year-old Ashley Sheree Spivey, of Armuchee, face multiple charges following the incident.
UPDATE in DeKalb County Murder Case
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a shooting that recently took place; the sheriff’s office says the victim is 38-year-old Kristy Gladden Hancock – who was found Tuesday, dead – with a gunshot wound after the officers had responded to a call, off of County Road 221, in Collinsville.
Boaz Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A Boaz woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Marshall County, on Friday afternoon. At around 1:00pm Macey Justice, age 24, was driving about 10 miles west of Albertville, on Welcome Home Road – according to a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). An Albertville Police...
Arrest reports for June 30
A Centre, Alabama man was recently booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with theft by taking. 48-year-old Phillip Keith McCollum took four vehicles from a location on Cunningham Road between Rome and Cave Spring and then sold them for scrap. The vehicles included a...
Piedmont Police Chief, Nathan Johnson, Honored in Marquis Who’s Who for Public Service Achievement
Piedmont, AL – Chief Johnson, Chief of Police at the Piedmont Police Department, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. This prestigious recognition is given to individuals who have demonstrated significant accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in their field. Chief Johnson’s career in public service and public safety spans nearly two decades, during which he […] The post Piedmont Police Chief, Nathan Johnson, Honored in Marquis Who’s Who for Public Service Achievement appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Ministry, law enforcement go hand-in-hand for Gadsden State officer
GADSDEN — Sgt. David Bankson of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is all about the two Ps: Policing and Preaching. “I support and serve my community as both a minister and a police officer,” he said. “As a minister, I provide spiritual guidance, counseling and support while as a police officer I provide safety and security.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.