Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 24
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $378;...
(Updated) Cullman attorney Sara Baker allegedly tried to kill husband with fentanyl
Updated Nov. 26, 2025, at 10:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Court records made public on Wednesday, Nov. 26, allege that local attorney Sara Baker, 74, of Vinemont, tried to kill her husband, James Doyle Baker, by adding fentanyl to his food and drinks.
The criminal...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 24
domestic violence-3rd degree; person; Hickory Ave. SW
Arrests
November 24
Swindall,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 20
possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance; Hwy. 278W
possession of dangerous drugs; Hwy. 278W
assault;...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 18
criminal trespass-3rd degree; Cullman Housing Authority; Logan St....
Arrests and Incidents reported November 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 17
theft of property; CR 1174
theft of property; CR 548
possession of controlled substance; possession of...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
No incidents reported.
Arrests
November 18
Woods, James I.; 56
criminal mischief-3rd degree
Scott,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 12
retail theft of property-2nd degree; organized retail theft;...
CPD: 2 arrested for exploiting elderly
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department said two people have been arrested in connection with what it called an organized scam operation targeting elderly individuals in the Cullman area.
“Suspects have been approaching elderly victims, convincing them to get into a vehicle, and transporting...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 13
theft of property; CR 222
domestic violence; CR 1609
domestic violence; CR 222
domestic violence; CR 1570
attempt...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 11
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; theft of...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 10
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1662
domestic violence; CR 1701
theft of...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 6
harassing communications; Countryside Acres Rd.
domestic violence; CR 1352
harassment; CR 1043
burglary; CR 1524
November 7
public intoxication; possession of dangerous drugs; promote prison contraband;...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 2
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 3
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1428
theft of property; CR 1551
domestic violence; CR 1718
theft...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 30
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
November...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 30
possession of dangerous drugs; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; obstructing police; tampering...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 29
harassment; person
October 30
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 27
possession of controlled substance; possession of dangerous drugs; CR 1807
theft of property; CR 1742
domestic...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 24
theft of services-1st degree; person; $15,142; cash
October 27
identity...
Cullman woman sentenced for pulling shotgun on deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman on Tuesday, Oct. 28, was tried and convicted of obstructing government operations and menacing. Virginia Sarah Roberts, 53, was sentenced to 18 months in jail.
This case stemmed from a May 11, 2025, incident in which Roberts used physical...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
October 27
Vinzant, Kimberly N.; 33
retail theft of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 23
domestic violence; CR 1332
domestic violence; CR 1709
burglary; CR 1747
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle;...
Vinemont man indicted on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County grand jury has indicted 37-year-old Patrick Scott Herron of Vinemont on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance and one count of tampering with physical evidence.
The Cullman Police Department said that on June 22, 2025, the CPD received a...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 22
retail theft of property-2nd degree; criminal trespass-2nd degree;...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 20
permitting dogs to run at large; CR 222
domestic violence-criminal mischief; CR 1374
violation of protection...
Local woman charged with murder in Simcoe-area shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the Oct. 15, 2025, shooting death of Jessy Hooper, 29, in the Simcoe area.Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Emily Nicole Battles, 30, of Cullman, on Oct. 20.The arrest follows...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 17
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
October...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 16
possession of marijuana;possession of drug paraphernalia; obstructing governmental operations; CR 651
theft of property; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 16
theft of property-2nd degree; person; cash
theft of property-2nd...
Local man dies following shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man has died following a shooting that happened in the Simcoe area on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jessy Hooper, 29.
Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 8
identity theft; person
October 12
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart;...
Reward for local woman missing since 2009 increases to $20K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local woman Tabitha Lynn Franklin has been missing since Aug. 13, 2009. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, announced through social media that the reward in the case has been increased to $20,000, thanks to an...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 9
burglary; CR 1569
domestic violence; Edmondson Rd. NE
theft of property; CR 702
domestic violence; Arkadelphia Rd....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 8
theft of property-2nd degree; person; cash
October 9
theft of property-2nd degree; person; pistol; $450
duty upon striking unattended...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 6
harassing communications; stalking; CR 703
domestic violence; CR 248
domestic violence; Self Ave. NE
possession of drug...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 4
burglary-2nd degree; person; lawn equipment; $868; 4th St....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 7
theft of property-1st degree; criminal mischief-1st degree; person;...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 2
harassment; CR 1118
domestic violence; 2nd Ave. SW
burglary; Hwy. 91
domestic violence; Hwy. 278W
theft of property;...
MLF pro angler indicted for manslaughter in April crash on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – Major League Fishing professional angler Flint Andrew Davis, 22, of Leesburg, Georgia, has been indicted on multiple charges related to the April 16, 2025, boating crash on Smith Lake in Cullman County that resulted in the deaths of Joey M. Broom,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
October 1
domestic violence-3rd degree; person; 2nd Ave. SW
Arrests
October 2
Willingham,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 29
domestic violence; College Dr. NE
domestic violence; CR 1397
theft of property; 2nd Ave. NW
criminal mischief;...
John Drozda sentenced to 90 years for 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, sentenced John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, to 90 years in prison. Drozda was convicted of murder on Aug. 21, 2025, in the Sept. 17, 2023, shooting death of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
No incidents reported.
Arrests
September 30
Hanners, Curtis R.; 58
FTA – switched...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 25
harassing communications; stalking; CR 702
domestic violence; Hwy. 69N
theft of property; US. 31
unlawful breaking and...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 24
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $222;...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 22
assault; CR 109
criminal mischief; CR 1684
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69S
domestic violence; Julia Ln.
using...
Hoover man pleads guilty in attempt to hire hitman to murder wife, 6 children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham area man has pleaded guilty to murder for hire as charged, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
Mohammad Mohammad, 64, of Hoover, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline H. Haikala to seven counts of murder for hire.
According to court documents,...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 19
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $66;...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 19
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 18
assault; CR 520
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437
theft of property;...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 16
harassment; person; Pine Cir. SE
September 18
forgery-3rd degree; theft...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 15
domestic violence; CR 573
harassment; CR 222
harassment; CR 255
permitting dogs to run at large; CR...
Vinemont man arrested in connection with incident on CR 1101
Updated Sept. 18, 2025, at 1:04 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the shots-fired incident reported on Thursday, Sept. 17, on County Road 1101. James Clarence Sloan, 63, of Vinemont, was taken into custody and...
Hanceville man sentenced to 25 years for robbery
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hanceville man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery. David Justin Farley, 49, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 17, by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston.
According to court records, Farley has two...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 15
harassing communications; person
Arrests
September 16
Gamble, William A.; 44
domestic violence-3rd...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 11
assault; menacing; Edmondson Rd. NE
domestic violence; CR 1193
domestic violence; CR 1323
interference with a domestic...
Cullman man indicted on attempted murder charge in domestic violence incident
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man has been indicted on charges of first-degree domestic violence and attempted murder.
According to court records, the indictments against Justin Matthew Hobbs, 44, are related to a June 13, 2025, domestic violence incident.
Court records allege Hobbs struck a woman...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
No incidents reported.
Arrests
September 11
Pike, Justin K.; 35
theft of property-4th...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 3
domestic violence-2nd degree; person; Lincoln Ave. SW
September 8
theft...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 5
leaving the scene of an accident; person; damage...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 4
domestic violence; CR 1668
possession of controlled substance; tampering with physical evidence; 3rd St. NE
burglary;...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 2
criminal mischief; CR 933
domestic violence; CR 698
possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana; possession...
Another arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. According to the Cullman Police Department, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at approximately 8:41 a.m., Kelvin Neil Cheatham voluntarily turned himself in to Cullman Police...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 28
domestic violence; CR 398
harassment; domestic violence; Hwy. 278E
theft of property; Hwy. 278E
harassment; harassing communications;...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 28
harassment; person; Gold Mark Ct. SW
Arrests
August 28
Gamble, William...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 25
harassing communications; CR 754
domestic violence; CR 1756
theft of property; CR 1564
theft of property; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 25
burglary-3rd degree; person; 5th Ave. SE
theft of property-4th...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 24
assault-3rd degree; person; Field of Miracles Dr. SW
August...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 21
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I65SB MM 294
domestic violence; CR 747
assault; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 17
theft of property-3rd degree; person; leaf blower; $1,000;...
John Drozda found guilty of 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, found John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, guilty of murder for the Sept. 17, 2023, shooting death of Thomas James Brannon, 37, also of Cullman.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 18
domestic violence; Willow Bend
stalking; CR 222
unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle; I65SB Rest...
Additional arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case
CULLMAN, Ala. – An additional arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Cullman Police Department, assisted by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, took Kody Ray Smith,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 18
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 18
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
Arrests
August...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 14
harassment; CR 18
theft of property; CR 468
trafficking drugs; possession of dangerous drugs; possession of...
Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions
Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn Cheatham, 33, of Cullman, owns Infusion Wellness and Spa, where a search warrant was executed on Aug. 11, 2025.
The Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 9
harassing communications; person
Arrests
August 14
Castana, Daniel A.; 34
unlawful possession/receiving...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 11
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Schwaiger Rd.
burglary; Brooks Mini Storage
theft of property;...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 11
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $206;...
Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzlement scheme
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke sentenced Kellie L. Johnson, 54, of Cullman, Alabama, to 60 months in prison followed by 60 months...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 11
burglary-3rd degree; McCaw Hydraulics; cash; Sportsman Lake Rd.
fraudulent...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 7
assault; CR 1272
burglary; CR 992
theft of property; harassment; CR 222
domestic violence – criminal mischief;...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 4
leaving the scene of an accident; person; damage...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 4
domestic violence; CR 1564
criminal mischief; CR 1139
theft of property; CR 938
harassment; CR 1177
assault; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 4
leaving the scene of an accident; person; damage...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 1
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
CPD arrests Falkville man for theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn in Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 2. Through the use of surveillance footage and investigative efforts, officers were able to identify the...
Crocker: Officer-involved shooting deemed justified
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Monday said he has determined an officer-involved shooting that took place July 19, 2025, was justified.
The shooting happened while two Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 31
criminal mischief; domestic violence; CR 1400
domestic violence; CR 1030
criminal mischief; domestic violence; Arkadelphia Rd....
Cullman County man charged with using cell phone to steal debit card info
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christopher Michael Melvin, 45, of Vinemont, was arrested July 31, charged with one count of identity theft and two counts of fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.
According to court records, the identify theft charge stems from Melvin allegedly recording...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 28
theft of property; 838
assault; Hwy. 69N
criminal mischief; menacing; CR 1202
harassing communications; Hwy. 278W
domestic violence;...
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 = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 28
Duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person; property...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 24
theft of property; CR 1545
theft of property; CR 1670
domestic violence; CR 718
July 25
possession of...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 23
theft of property-2nd degree; person; purse & contents;...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 21
criminal mischief; Self Ave. NE
assault; Al Ave. NE
domestic violence – criminal mischief; Hwy. 278W
burglary;...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 17
duty upon striking fixtures; person; property damage; $600;...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 21
burglary; criminal mischief; criminal trespass; unlawful breaking and...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 17
assault; Self Ave. NE
burglary; CR 1716
harassment; CR 1575
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; Hwy. 69S
violation...
