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Sheriff’s Office in North Alabama unveiling new TV show next week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A couple of years after being featured as part of a season of a nationally televised show, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be launching its own show next week. “Jefferson County Cam Watch” will premiere at 6:30 p.m. July 13 on CBS 42 and follow deputies with the JCSO as […]
Man hit while crossing highway in wheelchair dies weeks after hit-and-run
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man hit in June while crossing a highway in his wheelchair has died, according to the Jefferson County Coroner. Erwin Ellis Curtis, 84, of Birmingham, was hit by a vehicle while crossing Messer Airport Highway at Georgia Road on June 16. <.Center>. After the incident,...
Alabama Ramps Up Law Enforcement to Tackle Rising Shoplifting Incidents
In recent months, Alabama’s law enforcement agencies have significantly ramped up their efforts to curb retail theft. An alarming rise in organized crime has compelled officials to take a more stringent approach. According to recent statistics, Alabama ranked top among states with the most organized crime incidents in 2023, which explains the urgency of these measures.
Jefferson County woman indicted in Birmingham traffic crash death of 61-year-old man
A Jefferson County woman has been indicted in a 2023 crash that killed a 61-year-old man in Birmingham. Riquea Lashuan Paige, 25, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Moses Clenton Thomas. The crash happened at 2:30 a.m. on July 16, 2023, at 24th Street and Fifth Avenue South.
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