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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 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,...
'It just breaks my heart': Neighbor reacts to death of Harvest 5-year-old
People in a Harvest neighborhood leaning on one another following the death of a 5-year-old boy. Authorities found the child in a pond on Loganberry Lane Sunday night. He later died at the hospital. A neighbor says the entire neighborhood was out looking for the little boy when they heard...
5-year-old found in a body of water in Harvest dies
HARVEST, Ala. — Madison County Sheriff's Office officials believe a 5-year-old's death in a Harvest neighborhood was accidental. The child, who had gone missing, was found in water in the area of 100 Loganberry Ln. on Sunday, according to HEMSI officials. Madison County Coroner Dr. Tyler Berryhill said that...
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,...
Huntsville lawyer provides insight on legal responsibility in child drowning cases
In the wake of a tragic incident where a 5-year-old child drowned in a pond in Harvest, Mark McDaniel, a Huntsville lawyer, discussed the legal implications and responsibilities. McDaniel explained Alabama currently has an attractive nuisance doctrine in place, designed to safeguard children. According to Alabama law, a swimming pool...
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...
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...
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...
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