Law Enforcement — Page 11

Lauderdale County man convicted for child porn

MONTGOMERY — Calling it an “abhorrent crime,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said a Lauderdale County man pleaded guilty on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Kevin Prather, 52, […]

Florence mayor names Holt interim police chief

FLORENCE — Nearly two months after Chief Ron Tyler retired, the Florence Police Department has a new boss with Mayor Andrew Betterton reaching into the current ranks to find a […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspected bank robber. Security camera photos show the suspect during Tuesday’s robbery of CB&S Bank at […]

MONTGOMERY — As hundreds, if not thousands, of boaters hit the water this weekend, there are new safety regulations announced by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division. This […]

MONTGOMERY – A Muscle Shoals man, out on bond for a theft charge in Franklin County, has been indicted for property crimes in Madison County, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall […]

HUNTSVILLE — The name of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby is now etched into the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. His name joins […]

HUNTSVILLE — The suspect in a multiple shooting May 5 turned himself in to Huntsville police Thursday. According to a news release from the Huntsville Police Department, Jatahj Malik Malcom, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drivers have been alerted. Police have been issuing warnings. The grace period, however, will be over before fireworks fill the sky on the Fourth of July. An updated, […]

WASHINGTON – The number is startling. Disheartening. Horrible. Sad. There were 6,392 veteran suicides in 2021, according to the most recent data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Most veterans […]

HUNTSVILLE – The eight-member crime scene investigative team within the Huntsville Police Department likely let out a collective sigh of relief at last week’s regular meeting of the Huntsville City […]

HUNTSVILLE – More than 100 participants from the Huntsville Day Reporting Center took steps toward new lives through a first-of-its-kind career Activation Event. This launch event provided information and motivation […]

MONTGOMERY – “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” This is a stark statement and it is a true statement to mark National Work Zone Safety […]

Alabama A&M enhancing security, adds K9 officer

HUNTSVILLE — In the wake of recent incidents on campus, the Alabama A&M University Department of Public Safety announced initiatives geared toward further enhancing safety and security. As part of […]

Gadsden State signs MOU with City of Gadsden

GADSDEN — The police departments for Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to enhance community safety and cooperation. The agreement aims […]

MONTGOMERY — More than a half-dozen law enforcement agencies in North Alabama are sharing nearly $300,000 in grants to improve public safety. The grants, part of a $791,000 statewide package […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you have a heart for public service, a career in public safety might be for you. The Madison County Public Safety Career Fair will be 2-6 p.m. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received its ninth advanced reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the department announced. The program reaffirms the department’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – Eight public safety organizations are joining forces to recruit new recruits into their ranks. And, to fill those ranks, they are hosting a career fair in April. Representatives […]

Ivey awards grants to assist victims of abuse

MONTGOMERY — Several North Alabama agencies are among eight across the state to share nearly $470,000 to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and prosecute offenders. Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE — One person was injured Monday in an officer-involved shooting at Alabama A&M University. According to a statement from the university, the incident occurred Monday afternoon, during a “routine […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department advises motorists to expect delays Saturday in downtown Huntsville for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will start at 10 a.m. and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Ever been pulled over while driving or confronted in public by police and weren’t sure how to interact with the officer, possibly leading to a forgettable experience? The […]

HUNTSVILLE – A total of 16 officers were promoted by the Huntsville Police Department last week. The ranks included four investigators, six sergeants, three lieutenants and three captains. The officers […]

DECATUR – Mac Bailey Marquette, the former Decatur police officer who was charged with murder in the shooting death of city resident Stephen Perkins, has pleaded not guilty and waived […]