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Multi-vehicle wreck claims life in Decatur
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division reported a death in a multi-vehicle crash in Decatur Monday evening. At approximately 5:39, the victim, Brenda R. Reed, 78, was driving near Alabama 67 near Hulaco Road, in her 1999 GMC Sonoma when she collided with a 2017 Nissan Titan. Her truck overturned and left the roadway. Aaron Gaines, 34, the driver of the Nissan Titan collided with another vehicle after hitting Reed.
Decatur man accused of shooting in an occupied home
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Morgan County man was arrested on Sunday night after he allegedly fired a shot into an occupied home. Decatur Police officials say officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress at a home on 12th Ave. NW. Officers made contact with the man,...
Decatur Police locate missing boy
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department says it has located a missing boy who was last seen Saturday. Officials did not say where 13-year-old Chevy Powers was found but he was found safe. His family reported him missing near Modaus Road SW on Saturday. According to Powers’ mother,...
Somerville man found with fentanyl during traffic stop, charged with drug trafficking
A Somerville man was arrested for drug trafficking in addition to having several active warrants for his arrest. According to the Priceville Police Department, 43-year-old Billy Gene Shaddrix was charged with trafficking fentanyl. About 4 a.m. Saturday, an officer conducted a vehicle stop near Highway 67 and Marco Drive for...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. retail theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; fishing pole; $44; Olive St. SW. July 1. domestic violence-3rd degree; person; Austin Ave. SW. retail theft of...
Shooting in Triana leads to search for suspect in Legacy Cove
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An afternoon shooting in Triana sent one person to the hospital and led to a multi-jurisdiction search for the suspect. According to the Madison County Sherriff's Office, the incident happened in the 100 block of Swancott Road. Deputies say they responded to the scene at 5:00...
Drive-by shooting in West Point
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers with the West Point Police Department responded to 1711 Eastwood Lane in reference to an aggravated assault. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to speak with the victim, a 51-year-old male who told officers someone fired gunshots into his vehicle as he was […] The post Drive-by shooting in West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Decatur City Council agrees to hire a third party to examine police department culture
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur City Council has agreed to hire an independent firm to examine the culture of the police department. The firm will be going through 700 hours of body camera video and existing reports to take a closer look at the department. Green Research and Technologies...
‘Our goal is to help create tomorrow’s leaders: CCSO hosts Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted this year’s Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) last week and CCSO was excited to work with a great of more than 25 students from county, city, private and home schools. Sheriff Matt Gentry believes investing in the next generation of community leaders is important and wants to do all he can to help provide experience and skills that will be invaluable to them going forward. “Our young men and women are the leaders of tomorrow. The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) provides them with an opportunity to work on the necessary...
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