Multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 deceased; Vinemont man identified
UPDATE (9 pm): Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the decedent as Nicholas Allen Joiner, 20, of Vinemont.
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CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed...
Cullman County 2024 death statistics
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, The Tribune reaches out to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police...
CPD announces arrests in Rock the South assault
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department at a press conference Wednesday, July 26, announced the arrests of three individuals in relation to the...
Cullman woman charged with selling ‘Spice’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF)...
Arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
1 dead, 1 charged with murder following shooting at Cullman City Parking Deck
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and another charged with murder following a shooting at the Cullman City Parking Deck early Sunday morning,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Summer safety tips from local law enforcement, first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local law enforcement, public safety representatives and first responders have collaborated to create a list of ways to practice safety in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....
Rock the South…safely
CULLMAN, Ala. - What has been dubbed the “Biggest Party in the South” is set to return to the backroads and county turns of...
Cullman man struck, killed by vehicle Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 1, around 6:20 p.m. in Cullman.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick ...
CPD: Multiple arrests in string of car break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple people were arrested Friday, June 2, 2023, after a series of car break-ins occurred across the city of Cullman. According...
Cullman PD asks for public’s assistance finding missing local man
LATEST UPDATE HERE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/26/cpd-missing-cullman-mans-truck-located-near-new-orleans-under-suspicious-circumstances/
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a local missing persons case.
According to Sgt. Eric Cole,...
3 Vinemont residents charged after search yields meth, marijuana
VINEMONT, Ala. – Three Vinemont residents were arrested last Tuesday after The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at a...
CPD finds body of woman reported missing
Update: 12:42 p.m.
The missing woman who was found deceased has been identified according to the Cullman Police Department.
“The woman has been identified as Gloria...
Back to school: SRO style
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer (SRO) Bill Fisher recently came out of retirement to join the...
3 CPD officers receive years of service pins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within...
SRO program board hosts special-called meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program governing board on Wednesday met for a special-called meeting to discuss program changes...
Local man indicted on 53 counts related to child pornography
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man arrested earlier this year after allegedly using a cellphone to record images of a child in a restroom...
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday...
Man, woman from Hanceville charged with selling meth
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) along with members from the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF)...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
CPD: Missing woman found safe
Updated 11-7-19 8:34 a.m.
UPDATE: Sgt. Intae Suh said Thursday morning that Jennifer Dawn Thren has been located and is safe.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Jan. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department started hosting Coffee with a Cop events over a decade ago — a way to bridge the...
Increase in high-speed chases: Local law enforcement officials weigh in
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions...
Cullman Police searching for man who took police vehicle; vehicle recovered
UPDATE: The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
CPD adds dual purpose motorcycles to fleet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently added two dual purpose motorcycles to be used in and around parks to improve response times...
Mail carrier finds deceased man in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is investigating after a mail carrier found a man deceased with a gunshot wound Monday, Feb. 26.
Chief David...
CULLMAN MISSING SENIOR ALERT: James D. Harper FOUND
Updated 7-12-19 6:24 p.m.
Mr. Harper has been found and is safe!
ALERT FROM THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
The Cullman Police Department is asking for the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
CPD address report of gun at CMS dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School held its spring dance Friday, May 19. Toward the event's end, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta,...
CPD hosts community cookout
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department hosted over 100 attendees at its community cookout Saturday at the Cullman Housing Authority.
CPD Public Relations Officer...
CPD to host community cookout April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is bringing back its community cookout for the first time since 2020.
The event will take place Saturday,...
Cullman City Schools operate under ‘heightened awareness’ due to potential threat
Updated Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools operated “under heightened awareness” Monday due to a possible threatening social media...
CPD’s Pounders joins Traffic Homicide Investigation unit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently congratulated Officer Zane Pounders for successfully completing Traffic Homicide Investigation parts one and two.
Chief David Nassetta...
South Cullman Walmart car show raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network
CULLMAN, Ala. - The team at the south Cullman Walmart came together with the community on Saturday, June 15, to put on a car...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role...
CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges
CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase,...
Cullman first responders practice safe school drills
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new school year right around the corner, there are lots of things for students, teachers, parents and administrators to...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...
Cullman Police Department to host 2021 Trunk or Treat event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced they would be having their 2021 Truck or Treat Halloween event on October 27 from 5:30...
Update: US Marshals locate fugitive
Updated June 18, 2024, at 6:20 p.m.
The U.S. Marshals Service located and apprehended fugitive Rodney Dale Kilgore today in Birmingham. Kilgore was wanted on...
CPD hosts 5 German police officers for STAR program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the Cullman Police Department this week hosted five German police officers who are participating in the...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pedestrian struck, dog killed
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Sportsman Lake Road and U.S. Highway 31 around 6:50...
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After...
Warnke retires after nearly 4 decades of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar face with the Cullman Police Department decided to replace his badge with a retirement pledge this week. Captain Jeff...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event,...
CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and after school
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after...
Chief David Nassetta settling into new position
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since being named Cullman police chief by the Cullman City Council on Dec. 5, 2022, David Nassetta has settled into his...
CPD’s Dean retiring after 31 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Officer Matt Dean will officially retire from the department March 1, after 31 years and two months in law...
Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe...
Caution urged to motorists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Motorists are urged to use caution on the roads at all times and especially during rainy, foggy conditions due to reduced...
Standoff leads to suspect ramming police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...
Nassetta, Gentry report mostly tame Memorial Day weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend was mostly tame, according to both Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
According to...
CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday
‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop,...
Local, state law enforcement: Memorial Day Weekend sees decreased activity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported decreased Memorial Day Weekend activity.
Cullman Police Assistant...
UPDATED Authorities have located and detained suspect in Guthery’s Crossroads area
UPDATE 4:59 P.M.
The suspect has been located and detained.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County authorities are searching for a suspect who led officers on a...
CPD tackling fuel surges while keeping patrols on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - From January to February of 2022 the Cullman Police Department’s fuel cost rose by 45%, while the City of Cullman’s overall...
Cullman Christmas was quiet says local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office both agree this holiday season was a quieter one for crime and...
CPD Autism Awareness Month patch sales benefit Autism Speaks
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, the Cullman Police Department is set to wrap up its special patch sale...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and...
Preparing to Light the Torch
CULLMAN – A celebration will be coming on April 14 that law enforcement officials look forward to all year. It is a day of...
CCSO, CPD share Labor Day Weekend safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Labor Day Weekend, and local law enforcement is reminding Cullman County residents to be safe as summer comes to an...
CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication...
ALERT: Utility termination scam targeting Cullman-area businesses
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department has recently received complaints from local businesses about delinquent power bill phone scams.
According to Sgt. Todd Chiaranda, businesses...
CPD Trunk or Treat sees largest crowd to-date
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thousands of people lined up for the annual Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Joey Duncan...
CPD hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost a decade ago as a way to bridge the...
