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CRIME & SAFETY
Four Alabama Cities Ranked “Most Violent” In USA
Alabama is home to the most violent cities in America. It's not New York, L.A., or Chicago (with dozens of murders every weekend) at the top?. In 2024, a new report was released revealing the 100 most dangerous cities in America with a population of 25,000 or more. The rankings...
Reward offered for suspect involved in Millbrook felony
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred in early June. According to investigators, the felony theft occurred June 11, 2024 at Walmart at 145 Kelley Boulevard, Millbrook, AL. The suspect is wanted for allegedly stealing over $500 in merchandise He is wanted for 2nd degree retail theft.
'Active shooter' social media rumors complicate police work
Two recent Montgomery public safety situations turned into a wave of social media misinformation, the kind that law enforcement officials said can complicate their mission. Alabama State University leased the Acadome to a private alternative school for graduation ceremonies. An ASU spokesman said a fistfight broke out in the ceremony last week, which lead to an elevated law enforcement presence on campus. Dozens of posts went out on social media falsely stating that there was an active...
18-year-old charged with capital murder in Montgomery triple homicide at Hispanic grocery store
A teen is in custody on capital murder charges in the June slayings of three men at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery. Jarques Butler, 18, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with capital murder in the June 4 shootings deaths of George Elijah, Jr., 50, Daniel Lopez, 20, and Romero Lopez, 43, all of Montgomery.
Suspect in multiple Montgomery armed robberies arrested
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man who was out of jail on bond is under arrest again, charged with multiple new felony counts, according to court documents and the Montgomery Police Department. Tycorian Zanquez Stephens, 20, of Montgomery, was arrested on three counts of first-degree armed robbery, as well as...
Millbrook Officer hospitalized after conducting Traffic Stop for Narcotics; Two arrested
Photo above is Jack T. Robinson of Jemison. A Millbrook officer required medical attention and Narcan after a traffic stop Friday. Two people were arrested. The officer was treated and has recovered. On Friday, June 28, 2024, Millbrook police observed suspicious behavior at a local convenience store. Upon checking vehicle...
Second man charged in June homicide in Montgomery
William Melendez, 22, of Montgomery is charged with capital murder, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. He was identified as a second suspect in the shooting death of Noel Avido Lopez, 22, of Montgomery. The Montgomery Police Department took him into custody on Saturday and he...
Rabid fox bites Alabama woman while she unloads her groceries
Alabama public health officials are urging residents to update their pet’s vaccinations after a fox that attacked an Atmore woman while she was unloading her groceries tested positive for rabies. The Alabama Department of Public Health reports that the woman was returning from grocery shopping and unloading her vehicle...
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