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CRIME & SAFETY
22-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — An Alexandria man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Calhoun County early Friday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 22-year-old Logan B. Fullington was fatally injured when the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway, struck several trees and overturned.
Ohatchee Police Department delivering groceries to senior citizens
OHATCHEE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Ohatchee Police Department is now serving the community with a program called My Neighbors Keeper. While officers deliver groceries to senior citizens, Chief Alan Kelly says this program is a way of serving others and taking care of people in the community. Chief Kelly says...
Body of missing swimmer recovered at Oak Mountain State Park
PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The body of swimmer who disappeared at Oak Mountain State Park Wednesday afternoon was recovered. The person was later identified as 47-year-old Jason Beck, of Wellington. The Pelham Fire Department said the person was last seen swimming near the dam. The fire department said its...
Cullman County woman dies in Morgan County wreck involving Gadsden man
A Baileyton woman died Monday afternoon in a three-car crash in Morgan County that involved a Gadsden man, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Brenda R. Reed, 78, was injured when her 1999 GMC Sonoma was struck at 5:39 p.m. by a 2017 Nissan Titan driven by 34-year-old Aaron S. Barnes of Gadsden on Alabama Highway 67 near Hulaco Road, about 5 miles west of Arab.
Two Charged with Animal Cruelty After Social Media Outcry
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala (WDNews) – Two individuals are facing charges of animal cruelty after a disturbing video surfaced on social media, Sheriff Jonathon Horton announced. On the morning of June 29, 2024, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a video depicting the cruel treatment of a dog. The Investigation Division quickly launched an inquiry, identifying the suspects and recovering the weapon involved by late Saturday afternoon.
Ministry and Law Enforcement Go Hand-in-Hand for Gadsden State Officer
Gadsden, AL – Sgt. David Bankson of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is dedicated to two callings: 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 […] The post Ministry and Law Enforcement Go Hand-in-Hand for Gadsden State Officer appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Police Chief Celebrates First Year Of Service
It has been a year since Jay Freeman assumed the role of the first chief of the Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department. “I have not taken the opportunity to serve Gadsden State for granted,” he said. “Because of the hard work of our dedicated staff, we have achieved many accomplishments.”
Gadsden State police vehicles to carry defibrillators, Narcan
Gadsden State Community College’s fledgling police department now has a couple of extra tools to keep students on its campuses safe. Each of the department’s vehicles is now equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AEDs) and Narcan, the medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. “This is a significant...
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