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Porch piracy a felony under new law passed by Alabama Legislature

MONTGOMERY -- Porch piracy is a costly crime with losses upward of $15 billion for customers and $22 billion for retailers. Now, porch pirates will...

Athens Police lieutenant spreads holiday cheer with ‘Gifts for the Elderly’

ATHENS — The spirit of the Christmas season continues to shine bright in Athens as Lt. Katrina Flanagan of the Athens Police Department prepares...

Decatur PD ‘Operation Home Alone’ nets 7 arrests on child sex charges

DECATUR -- A nearly two-week investigation by the Decatur Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit resulted in the arrests of seven north Alabama men...

‘Back the Blue Act’ would strengthen protections for law enforcement and judges

WASHINGTON – To send a message that violence against law enforcement officers and judges would not be tolerated, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie...

Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigating series of Kia vehicles stolen in TikTok ‘Kia Challenge’

HAZEL GREEN -- Participants in a so-called "Kia Challenge" are suspected in a chain of stolen Kia vehicles in Madison County. According to the Madison...

What police accreditation means for Huntsville residents

HUNTSVILLE -- When you hear that the Huntsville Police Department is going through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies reaccreditation process, it might sound like...

Huntsville Police Department welcomes 73rd Academy graduates to the force

HUNTSVILLE – With a call to earn the respect of Huntsville and their fellow officers, 11 new members of the Huntsville Police Department received...

Stay merry, stay safe: Huntsville Police Department shares holiday crime prevention tips

HUNTSVILLE -- As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, the Huntsville Police Department is reminding residents to take a few simple steps to...

With ICE help, state is cracking down on illegal trucking operators

MONTGOMERY – The state is reporting significant results from a crackdown on illegal commercial trucks, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. According to the governor, the...

Happy tails, Boomer: Huntsville Police Department honors a job well done

After six years of loyal service, K-9 Boomer with the Huntsville Police Department is officially clocking out. The retirement plan: well-earned retirement filled with couch privileges...