West Point
CRIME & SAFETY
Man wanted in Cullman Co. murder, victim identified
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man accused of a deadly shooting in the Vinemont area. A murder warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Jamarion Allen Harrison. The victim, identified by the Cullman County Coroner’s Office as 29-year-old Dylan Bomberry-Wright, of Vinemont, was shot and killed July 1.
Arrests and Incidents reported July 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $59; Olive St. SW. June 2. theft of property-2nd degree; person; pistols; $600. Arrests. July 2. Guthery,...
Drive-by shooting in West Point
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers with the West Point Police Department responded to 1711 Eastwood Lane in reference to an aggravated assault. When officers arrived on the scene, they were able to speak with the victim, a 51-year-old male who told officers someone fired gunshots into his vehicle as he was […] The post Drive-by shooting in West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Cullman County woman killed in Morgan County crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released the identity of the woman killed in a Morgan County crash late Monday afternoon. Brenda R. Reed, 78, of Baileyton was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash when the 1999 GMC Sonoma she was driving hit another vehicle, troopers said. The Sonoma overturned and left the road.
Morgan County deputies arrest person after standoff
FALKVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man was arrested following a standoff near Falkville on Monday. Deputies responded to a report of a home invasion on A. Grant Road on Sunday. Deputies were notified of the suspect’s whereabouts and responded on A. Grant Road. Deputies said the suspect, 42-year-old Jesse...
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...
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,...
Alabama man thrown from motorcycle and killed after colliding with utility pole, state troopers say
An Alabama man was killed Tuesday night when his motorcycle struck a utility pole, state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, and claimed the life of a Cleveland, Alabama, man. Justin P. King, 23, was fatally injured when the 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that he was...
‘Our goal is to help create tomorrow’s leaders: CCSO hosts Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted this year’s Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) last week and CCSO was excited to work with a great of more than 25 students from county, city, private and home schools. Sheriff Matt Gentry believes investing in the next generation of community leaders is important and wants to do all he can to help provide experience and skills that will be invaluable to them going forward. “Our young men and women are the leaders of tomorrow. The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) provides them with an opportunity to work on the necessary...
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