Arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Incidents

August 13

• trafficking drugs; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; US. 231
• reckless endangerment; US. 31
• possession of controlled substances; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 222

August 14

• criminal mischief; CR 54
• domestic violence; Hwy. 278W
• possession of controlled substances; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 463
• harassing communications; CR 571
• reckless endangerment; menacing; assault; CR 395
• domestic violence; CR 4
• domestic violence; CR 1196
• harassment; CR 1817
• trespassing; 4^th St. SW
• possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; 1^st Ave. NE Hanceville

August 15

• trafficking drugs; tampering with physical evidence; Beech Ave. SE
• domestic violence-criminal mischief; Countryside Acres
• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1718
• harassing communications; CR 571
• harassment; CR 1303
• harassment; CR 127
• harassment; Whaley Ave. NE
• harassing communications; CR 747

August 16

• discharging firearms into unoccupied dwelling; CR 1830
• domestic violence; CR 730
• possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 565
• possession of controlled substances; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157
• domestic violence; Summit Rd.

Arrests

August 13 – August 16

Auston, Jacob N.; 32

• FTA – possession of dangerous drugs
• FTA – possession of marijuana-2^nd degree
• FTA – assault-domestic-harassment-family

Bates, Jason C.; 59

• possession of methamphetamine
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Branch, Karen M.; 30

• assault-domestic-simple assault-family

Brock, Karlee R.; 42

• PROBATION REVOKED – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)

Denton, Sara J.; 32

• PROBATION VIOLATION – possession of dangerous drugs (2 counts)

Farmer, Rachel N.; 34

• PROBATION VIOLATION – fraudulent use of credit/debit card

Goodwin, Todd E.; 30

• possession of marijuana-2^nd degree
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hancock, Patrick H.; 42

• FTA – sex offense-electronic solicitation of a child

Hankins, Joshua J.; 37

• possession of methamphetamine
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hillman Tucker, Alli M.; 19

• FTA – driving without license (2 counts0
• FTA – expired license
• FTA – improper lights

James, Joseph M.; 44

• FTA – obstructing justice using a false identity
• possession of dangerous drugs
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Johns, Deann E.; 61

• theft of property-2^nd degree – theft of a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, regardless of its value

Joseph II, Peter A.; 60

• FTA – theft of property-2^nd degree, $1500-2500
• FTA – counterfeiting
• drug trafficking
• tampering with physical evidence

Kennedy, Cynthia M.; 51

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• illegal possession of prescription drugs

Kreps, Steven J.; 33

• FTA – possession of dangerous drugs

Lee, William B.; 48

• possession of methamphetamine
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Loggins, James B.; 46

• possession of dangerous drugs
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• PROBATION VIOLATION – unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle (no theft or damage) (2 counts)
• PROBATION VIOLATION – burglary-residence-no force (2 counts)

Luker, Joshua J.; 32

• drug trafficking
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• possession of marijuana-2^nd degree

Malcom, Rodney, 59

• assault-harassment

Martin, Jennifer G.; 42

• FTA – theft-miscellaneous

Murray, Sr., Tevin O.; 30

• PROBATION VIOLATION – attempt to commit a crime-class B felony (aggravated assault)

Nelson, Kimberly W.; 52

• drug trafficking
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• possession of marijuana-2^nd degree

Pope, Rebecca A.; 37

• family offense-causing of delinquency, dependency or need of supervision of children

Powell, Nathan A.; 35

• theft of property-4^th degree – other motor vehicle-does not exceed $500

Riggs, Destiny V.; 26

• PROBATION VIOLATION – burglary-residence-force (2 counts)

Smith, Mason C.; 26

• DUI (alcohol)

Thrower, Jeremy S.; 42

• FTA – possessing stolen property, $1500 or more
• FTA – attempting to elude a police/law enforcement officer-serious injury or death/speed exceeds 20 mph over limit
• FTA – attempting to elude a police officer
• FTA – manufacture, sale, use, etc., of synthetic urine or urine

Cullman Police Department

August 11

• criminal trespass-3^rd degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157

August 14

• theft of property; The Foundry; miscellaneous; 2^nd Ave. SW
• theft of property-1^st degree; person; phone, IPAD, miscellaneous; $2,740
• theft of property; Mary Carter Store; miscellaneous; 4^th St. SE
• theft of property-4^th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $41; Olive St. SW

August 15

• harassing communications; person
• criminal mischief-1^st degree; person; damaged property; $50,000

August 16

• domestic violence-3^rd degree – harassment; person
• domestic violence-3^rd degree; menacing; harassment; person; Heritage Way SE.

Arrests

August 14 – August 16

Millian, Dei Santia; 20

• theft of property-4^th degree

Ferrandis, Carin; 20

• theft of property-4^th degree

Sheffield, Harold S.; 23

• DUI

Carter, Sue; 71

• public intoxication

Gomez, Latasha L.; 37

• FTA – theft of property-4^th degree
• FTA – insurance violation

Defoe, Reagan E.; 22

• domestic violence-3^rd degree – harassment

Shubert, Erica A.; 36

• DUI

Prentiss, Kimberly A.; 48

• false reporting to law enforcement

Watwood, Jason L.; 51

• unlawful distribution of controlled substances
• possession with intent to distribute controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hanceville Police Department

Incidents and arrests reported by CCSO.

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