Alabama - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two wheels. Bicycles are legally considered vehicles in… Continue reading ALEA Urges Alabamians to Share the Road During National Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Month
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Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County - A Billingsley man - 60-year-old Earnest Brown Jr - was arrested on Thursday, May 7 in connection to a home repair fraud charge stemming from a 2023 foundation construction contract. Brown faces one count of home repair fraud. According to Shelby County District Court documents, Brown entered into a contract between September… Continue reading Billingsley man arrested on home repair fraud charge in Shelby County
Shelby County man charged in multi-million dollar Covid fraud scheme
Shelby County - A Shelby County man - 61-year-old Stanley Mark Hill, of Helena - has been charged in a multi-million dollar COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Hill has been charged in a 13-count indictment with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Hill is… Continue reading Shelby County man charged in multi-million dollar Covid fraud scheme
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Alabama - Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day… Continue reading Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th
Woman accused of stealing more than $20K from Hoover bank
Hoover - A Shelby County woman is facing charges related to the theft of more than $20,000 from a financial institution in Hoover. Back in February, Hoover’s Financial Crimes Unit started investigating the woman who was accused of passing fraudulent bank notes. She has been identified as Symone Reed. Warrants were obtained, and Reed with… Continue reading Woman accused of stealing more than $20K from Hoover bank
New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
Montgomery - Each year, thousands of Alabamians are victims of violence, and in their despair, they wonder where to turn. Their spouse may have been murdered, a loved one may have been sexually assaulted, or their child may have endured abuse. Possibly, they’ve survived a random shooting or escaped domestic violence. Victims desperately need assistance… Continue reading New ‘AVAP’ App Enhances Crime Victims’ Access to Vital Services
A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
Western Alabama - A beautiful Monday is at hand across Central Alabama with highs climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s under mostly sunny skies! However, The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe storms has been introduced for the… Continue reading A beautiful Monday belies a risk of severe storms Wednesday night
Shelby County jury has convicted a Birmingham decorator of Theft by Deception
Shelby County - A Birmingham decorator has been convicted in Shelby County of theft after authorities say she bilked a client out of thousands of dollars. A Shelby County jury last week convicted 40-year-old Lindsey Erin Davis of first-degree theft by deception, District Attorney Matt Casey announced Friday. Trial evidence showed that the owner of… Continue reading Shelby County jury has convicted a Birmingham decorator of Theft by Deception
Arrest made in shooting death of 29-year-old Montevallo man
Shelby County - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has charged Santrez Ka’shwan O’Neal White with the shooting death of a Montevallo man. The shooting occurred on March 20th, in the 500 block of County Road 203 near the City of Montevallo. One person was injured and 29-year-old Brandon Trenell Patrick was killed. On Friday April… Continue reading Arrest made in shooting death of 29-year-old Montevallo man
Calera Police recover a stolen pistol from juveniles during traffic stop
Calera - The Calera Police Department recovered a stolen pistol from a group of juveniles during a traffic stop on the evening of Tuesday, April 21st. A member of the Calera Police Department conducted what was expected to be a routine traffic stop for a headlight that was out, however, a situation that could have… Continue reading Calera Police recover a stolen pistol from juveniles during traffic stop
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