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Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident
A Prattville woman has been charged with murder in a Montgomery shooting, police say. Ivory Brooks, 25, of Prattville was identified in the July 27 shooting death of Montgomery resident Rayonta Fuller-Anderson, 26, police said. Brooks was taken into custody July 29 and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility with no bond. Montgomery police did not immediately release any other information about the shooting or arrest. An MPD spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident
Sheriff, commissioners answer Autauga Metro Jail questions
PRATTVILLE ― About two months ago, Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuated the Autauga Metro Jail over health concerns due to the presence of black mold in the building. The evacuation moved inmates to county jails throughout the state. It costs the Autauga County Commission between $35 and $50 per day, per inmate to have other jails house the inmates, the sheriff said. ...
Suspect in custody after manhunt, altercation with off-duty officer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A manhunt ensued for a suspect in the Mt. Pleasant community of Chilton County in the midafternoon of July 30 after an altercation with an off-duty police officer. Darrell Bone, an officer with the Clanton Police Department, was off duty when he arrived at his residence to find an […] The post Suspect in custody after manhunt, altercation with off-duty officer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Suspect charged in Montgomery weekend shooting that killed 1, injured 1
A Prattville man is charged in the weekend shooting death of a 26-year-old in Montgomery. Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 25-year-old Ivory Brooks in the Saturday slaying of Rayonta Fuller-Anderson. Brooks was taken into custody Monday on the murder warrant. He remains held without bond in the Montgomery...
Woman indicted for 2003 homicide in North Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) – A second person has been indicted in connection to 2003 homicide in North Mississippi. The Daily Journal reported Niki Hester, 36, of Alabama, was indicted for first-degree murder in connection to the death of Wendy Benson, 35. Hester’s father, 62-year-old Richard Truelock, was arrested by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) […]
Alabama Window Washer Left Dangling From Skyscraper After Equipment Malfunctions
Jared Cooper was simply cleaning windows in Alabama. Per WKRG, Cooper found himself dangling more than 450 feet in the air from a ledge while cleaning the windows of the RSA Tower. Representing the Squeegee Squad, it was Cooper's first time cleaning the massive tower. "I had a feeling something was going to happen last night, so I wasn't too sure," Cooper told the publication.
Former Alabama Rep. John Rogers sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a stalwart of the state’s Black caucus, will spend 13 months in prison for his part in stealing money from a community service fund. Rogers, who was first elected to the House in 1982, pleaded guilty back in March […]
Former Alabama WR Agiye Hall gets probation on trafficking charge
Former Alabama football wide receiver Agiye Hall recently pled no contest to first-degree felony charges of trafficking in 300 plants or 25 pounds of cannabis in Florida, according to court documents obtained by AL.com. Hall was given 18 months of supervised probation and the court withheld adjudication of the case,...
ALEA earns spot in 2025 Cruiser Calendar
From Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY, Ala.–The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was voted 11th in this year’s American Association of State Troopers’ Best-Looking Cruiser Contest, securing its spot in the 2025 calendar. The AAST develops a new calendar annually, with proceeds benefiting educational scholarships for members’ dependents. Since it was established in 1990, the foundation […]
April Bickhaus wins June Long Lewis Hero of the Month Award
For over fifteen years, April Bickhaus has worked in federal and state law enforcement. She has also been involved in martial arts programs for over twenty years and enjoys sharing defensive tact self-defense-defense skills with others. In 2014, she relocated to Prattville and opened a charitable martial arts school where she spent over four years. During this time, she also volunteered at local domestic violence shelters and held women’s self-defense clinics; all while continuing to work full time in law enforcement.
An Alabama Man Was Caught After Shooting and Killing Someone in a Providence Walmart Parking Lot
PROVIDENCE, R.I.— After someone was shot and killed in the Silver Spring Street Walmart parking lot on Saturday morning, police have arrested a guy from Alabama. The man who shot and killed 51-year-old Alabaman Eric Campbell is being charged with murder. Shawn Slaughter is 56 years old. When police...
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