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Slain toddler's mother tried to get run over by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
She ran out into the highway next to the medical center, hoping a truck would hit her. But the only vehicle in the area was that of a family friend, who helped pull her to safety. “He died, and I wanted to die, too,” Williams said. “I was unsuccessful in that. Unfortunately, there were no t...
Gadsden police investigate man found dead Wednesday by AnnistonStar
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Gadsden police detectives are awaiting autopsy results on a man found dead early Wednesday next to his vehicle parked on East Broad Street near East Meighan Boulevard. The 52-year-old Southside man had a gunshot wound and was crouched next to the vehicle. It first was reported by a pass...
Jailer loses job for supplying inmates tobacco by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
A corrections officer at the Covington County Jail has been fired after he was caught allegedly bringing in loose-leaf tobacco and cigarette lighters to inmates. Sheriff Dennis Meeks said Tuesday, Daniel Whitt, 25, was terminated last Thursday following a late night surveillance mission. ...
St. Clair County Sheriff busts 4 meth labs, 2 illegal gambling operations by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Sheriff’s Department continues to work with the community to combat illegal activities in the county. “We have seized four methamphetamine labs in the last three weeks, and wrapped up the investigations on two illegal gambling operations,” said Rick Oliver, a narcotics investigator for ...
Lawmakers predict indictments ahead in bingo investigation by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A state lawmaker from Gardendale said he has been cooperating with a federal probe into alleged vote buying since the spring of last year, and some lawmakers predicted as they left the grand jury proceedings Wednesday that the investigation would lead to indictments. State Sen. Scott Beason...
Investigators find 229 pot plants in Midland City by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
A total of 229 marijuana plants were seized from a Midland City residence on Tuesday after a two-week investigation by the Dale County Sheriff’s Office and Wiregrass Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force, according to authorities. Rodney German, 40, of Dale County Road 570, was charged with...
Truck falls on man near Ardmore by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A Limestone County man has been critically hurt when the truck he was working on at his home fell on him. Limestone County volunteers were called to a home on Old Scrouge Road just west of the Ardmore Airport about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. The man was out from under the truck when firefighters ...
Opelika burglary suspect entered by breaking through walls by AnnistonStar
May 06, 2010 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Opelika police are investigating an incident in which a suspect burglarized several businesses along Pepperell Parkway by breaking through walls. An employee at Be Be African Hair Braiding in the 3700 block of Pepperell Parkway called police between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, when a...
Parrot's noisy commentary during family dispute causes neighbors to call police by AnnistonStar
May 05, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
When a domestic dispute erupted in Pinson this morning, the squawking was so loud that neighbors called lawmen. Jessie Hopson was arguing with his son-in-law, Michael Tolbert, authorities said, but it turns out that's not what was making all the noise. Read the full story from The Birmin...
Man accused of shooting at police arrested after standoff by AnnistonStar
May 05, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A man accused of shooting at police officers on separate occasions in 2009 now faces federal charges after a two-hour standoff with authorities Tuesday afternoon. AC = --> .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } Steven Jeffrey Cain, 49, 3642 Franklin 20, Phil Campbel...

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