Alabama Woman Arrested After a Local Business Reported Multiple Fraudulent Transactions | AL News
(Alabama)- On December 1, 2023, Open Line (OL) reported that an Alabama woman was arrested after local authorities investigated a complaint received about multiple fraudulent transactions. Now, 20-year-old Leila Luz Sloane (Macon Cty.) must go to trial or take responsibility for her actions.
Read full storyDonna Calloway, 39: Disabled Alabama Mother of Eight Disappears After Leaving Her Home in 2018
(Alabama)- In June 2018, an Alabama woman left her home and hasn't been seen by her family since then. When family members couldn't locate 39-year-old Donna Calloway, hersister went to authorities; however, Calloway's sister couldn't file an official missing persons report until August 2019, according to an article published by the Montgomery Advertiser. At the time of Calloway's disappearance, she was the mother of eight children.
Read full storyDo You Know or Have You Seen Him? Alabama Man Being Sought By Authorities for Attempted Murder
(Alabama)-On December 1, 2023, Alabama authorities released information about a teen resident with an active warrant for attempted murder in the state. According to the official news release posted by Central Alabama Crime Stoppers, 18-year-old Jakellus Arnez Lane is wanted by Opp authorities.
Read full storyAlabama Man Taken Into Custody and Being Held Without Bond in the State | AL News
(Alabama)- On November 29, 2023,an Alabama man was taken into custody after authorities were able to link him to a robbery that took place days before his arrest in the state. Now, 20-year-old Elijah Hooker has to confess to his actions or go to trial for prosecutors to prove his guilt for the ordeal.
Read full storyAlabam Man and Woman Face Charges for an Early Morning Burglary in the State| AL News
(Alabama)- On November 27, 2023, Alabama authorities received notification about a burglary that took place that same morning. Luckily, officers arrived in time to apprehend a woman and man responsible for the incident.
Read full storyAlabama Woman in Custody After Using a Hammer on an Acquaintance for Pain Medication
(Alabama)-On November 27, 2023, an Alabama woman was taken into custody and charged for what she did to an acquaintance of hers at the victim's apartment. Now, Joanna Gay Welborn (resident of Franklin Cty). has to either go to trial or take responsibility for her actions.
Read full storyJeffrey McCant: An Alabama Man's Classic Perp Walk After Taking a Fire Rescue Vehicle in 2021
(Alabama)- In 2021, an Alabama man stole a fire rescue vehicle from a fire station in the state during broad daylight. Luckily for investigators, Jeffrey McCant decided to own up to his actions on camera, making his judicial case an easy case to process in Alabama's court system.
Read full storySlow Down Bama! New Law Changed the Downtown Speed Limit From 25 MPH to 15 MPH in This Alabama City
(Alabama)- In October 2023, one city in Alabama decided to drop its downtown speed limit from 25 MPH to 15 MPH. The change was supposed to go into effect in 2024 but city leaders decided to make the change effective on November 27, 2023, according to a news release by Fox 10 TV.
Read full storyVolume 1: Alabama Residents With Warrants Actively Being Sought in One County | AL News
(Alabama)- Currently, multiple Alabama residents are being sought by the Calhoun Cty. Sherriff's Office and their mugshots were shared under the agency's public Facebook page on November 28, 2023.
Read full storyAlabama Mother Told Her Kids to Ask for Gas Money and Then Sped Off as They Chased Behind the Car
(Alabama)- Earlier this month, an Alabama woman was taken into custody after she purposely left her two children at a hospital in another state, according to WTVY. In the arrest report, 34-year-old- Erica Cook (of Dothan, AL) was said to have been driving with the two kids and an infant on August 14 when she told the children they needed to help her get gas money. The two children exited the vehicle after Cook pulled into the parking lot at HCA Destin Emergency (FL) to go inside the hospital to ask if anyone could provide them with money, and by the time they reached the front door, Cook had driven off with the infant.
Read full storyFormer Alabama Police Officer, Being Held Without Bond, Has Court Date Set | AL News
(Alabama)- Earlier in November 2023, a woman went to a local clinic advising staff that an Alabama police officer had assaulted her during a routine traffic stop. Since the event occurred on duty, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was called in to assist with the case involving former Officer Jarrod Webster, 26.
Read full storyPreston Peeks, 30: Alabama Man Vanishes After Leaving His Home on Foot With No Trace in Sight
(Alabama)- On February 15, 2021, an Alabama man left his home on foot with loved ones expecting him to return; however, 30-year-old Preston Chase Peeks hasn't been seen by anyone in his community since then.
Read full storyFormer Alabama Construction Worker Convicted for Incident Involving His Former Boss | AL News
(Alabama)-On November 28, 2023, the Alabama Department of Justice(DOJ) released information about an Alabama man who was found guilty by a federal jury of sending threatening text messages to his former boss. Cloepha Franks, who had been fired from a local construction company, sent a series of messages threatening to kill his former boss.
Read full storyVolume 4: Do You Know or Have You Seen Any of These People? AL Residents Sought By CS | AL News
(Alabama)- Currently, multiple Alabama residents are being sought by Metro Alabama CrimeStoppers, and their mugshots were shared under the agency's public X page, formerly known as Twitter on November 22, 2023.
Read full storyAlabama Woman Charged After Starting an Apartment Fire Due to Her Being Evicted | AL News
(Alabama)- In Alabama, a landlord must serve a tenant a seven-day notice to comply with any rental violations. If the tenant fails to comply with the agreement within the specified timeframe, the landlord can proceed with a legal eviction filing.
Read full storyRodrickous Keith, 37: Alabama Survivalist Disappears After Leaving His Tribe in the Forest | AL News
(Alabama)- According to Off Grid Grandpa, Alabama is considered one of the best states for off-grid living because of the state's cheap land and low property tax compared to other states. Last year, an Alabama man decided to leave his tribe in the forest and hasn't been or heard of since then.
Read full storyKierra Stubbs, 23: Alabama Woman Vanishes After Being Told She Would Receive Money for a Car Repair
(Alabama)- Kierra Stubbs was 23 when she vanished on April 24, 2014, in Alabama. A loving mother of two small kids at the time, she got into a vehicle with a man she knew who advised her that he would assist her with a car repair; however, Kierra hasn't been seen or heard from since then.
Read full storyFormer Alabama Caregiver Indicted After She Attempted to Write and Cash Her Own $2900 Check | AL
(Alabama)- On November 27, 2023, an Alabama woman was indicted by a grand jury for her actions after being taken into custody on November 23, 2023. According to the news release:
Read full storyKoch Foods Settles DOJ Lawsuit Involving Growers Wanting Out and a Fresh Start With Competitors| AL
(Alabama)-The Department of Justice has taken legal action against Koch Foods Incorporated (Koch), the fifth-largest poultry processor in the US, for recent unethical practices the company has been committing. Currently, Koch Foods has multiple locations spread throughout Alabama and other states. Zippia reported Koch has roughly 30,000 employees, with most employees staying with the company for an average of 3.1 years.
Read full storyAlabama Man Sentenced in $54 Million Kickback, Bribery Scheme Involving Hunting Trips and Good Food
(Alabama)- This month, an Alabama resident was sentenced for his involvement in a $54 million kickback and bribery scheme involving TRICARE benefits, according to the Department of Justice. TRICARE is a federal program that offers healthcare insurance to both active duty and retired service members, as well as their family members.
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