Vehicle break-ins reported at Hwy. 157 businesses; Joppa man charged
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Joppa man has been arrested and charged following reports of thefts from vehicles at two businesses along Alabama Highway 157, according to the Cullman Police Department.
Skylar Dale Hill, 28, was taken into custody after officers responded April 28 to reports of...
Hayden man arrested in fatal Highway 157 crash in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man has been arrested following a Cullman County grand jury indictment connected to a February crash that killed a woman from Arab, according to the Cullman Police Department.
The CPD said George Ricky Sanders was arrested at about 1:40 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 4
domestic violence; CR 616
domestic violence; CR 1247
theft of property; CR 1080
domestic violence; CR 1247
burglary;...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2026. 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
May 4
theft of property-4th degree; Dollar General; miscellaneous; 2nd...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2026. 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
May 5
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges
theft...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 30
assault; Beech Ave. SE
possession of controlled substances; CR 1564
menacing; harassment; Park Dr.
possession of marijuana;...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2026. 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
April 26
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $35;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 27
possession of dangerous drugs; CR 1435
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
2 Hanceville women sentenced to multiple years in prison in separate cases
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Hanceville women were sentenced Wednesday in Cullman County Circuit Court, including one woman sentenced to 20 years in prison in chemical endangerment cases and another sentenced to 42 years in connection with a 2022 armed robbery.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2026. 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
April 27
harassment; person
April 28
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2026. 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
April 27
Boone, John T.; 41
FTA – criminal...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 23
domestic violence; CR 1282
reckless endangerment; Hwy. 91
domestic violence; CR 64
harassment; CR 578
harassment; Hwy. 91
April...
Alleged cockfighting operation under investigation in Cullman County
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in Baileyton.
Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister said they recently took over the investigation after it was reported to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
“We...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2026. 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
April 21
retail theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Bremen man sentenced to 25 years for 2025 shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man on April 20, 2026, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with a Jan. 24, 2025, shooting.
According to court records, Richard Anthony Vitkauskas, 53, pleaded guilty to first-degree domestic violence – assault in connection with the...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 20
obstructing governmental operations; I65NB MM 299
theft of property; CR 1402
harassing communications; CR 664
harassing communications;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2026. 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
April 20
criminal mischief-2nd degree; Davidson Homes; damaged property; Raspberry...
Adams arrested, charged with sexual crimes with student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cold Springs High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Paige Parker Adams, 35, was arrested today, charged with:
Sex Offense / School employee engaging in sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student
School employee having sexual contact with a student under...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2026. 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
April 20
Odeneal, Barbara C.; 58
DUI
Price, Kevonta D.; 31
GJ – identity theft (6 counts)
GJ – theft...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 16
theft of property; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR 1212
criminal mischief; CR 1435
April 17
possession of...
Alleged off-campus incident under active criminal investigation, Barnette says
Updated April 20, 2026, at 9:58 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday morning said an alleged incident that has circulated publicly through social media screenshots is the subject of an active criminal investigation being led by the Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2026. 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
April 14
burglary-3rd degree; criminal mischief-3rd degree; Cullman Park &...
(Updated) Randall Hogan indicted on murder, abuse of a corpse charges in connection with 2020 disappearance of Jeffery Wilhite
Updated April 22, 2026, at 8:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man on April 13, 2026, was indicted on charges of murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. Randall Dewayne Hogan, 70, is facing the charges in connection with the April...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 13
harassing communications; Hwy. 278W
domestic violence; CR 1216
theft of property; CR 1699
domestic violence; CR 1352
possession...
2 indicted in connection with 2020 Cullman County double homicide; 1 pleads guilty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two individuals have been indicted in connection with the Aug. 15, 2020, murders of Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman, and Dalton Matthew Bannister, 36, of Blountsville.
A Cullman County grand jury on Monday, April 13, 2026, returned indictments against Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, and Samantha Star Robertson, 25 of Cleveland, Alabama....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2026. 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
April 14
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2026. 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
April 13
Key, Seth P.; 43
FTA – possession...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 9
harassing communications; CR 1710
theft of property; CR 902
theft of property; Hwy. 278W
theft of property;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2026. 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
April 7
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $125;...
Arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
April 6• theft of property; CR 38• harassment; CR 768• harassing communications; CR...
James Doss sentenced to 325 years in sex crimes against children case
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, was sentenced to 325 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Niezer Johnston. James Michael Doss, 67, earlier this year entered a blind plea of guilty to 12 charges...
Arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
April 6• burglary-3rd degree, criminal mischief-3rd degree;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 2
possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering with physical evidence; Hwy. 91
harassing communications; CR 1682
possession of...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2026. 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
March 28
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $42;...
Troopers seize 185 lbs. of marijuana in Interstate 20 CMV inspection
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers seized 185 pounds of marijuana Tuesday, March 31.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), a Trooper assigned to the ALEA Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU) conducted a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspection on a tractor...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 30
domestic violence; CR 447
domestic violence; Edmondson Rd. NE
theft of property; CR 1494
possession of controlled...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2026. 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
March 30
retail theft of property-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 31, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2026. 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
March 30
Freeman, Joshua J.; 41
assault-2nd degree
Hanceville Police...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 26
domestic violence; CR 420
criminal mischief; CR 437
harassment; Lions Park Rd.
harassing communications; Hwy. 157
home repair...
2 arrested in Baileyton after stolen trailer recovered, drugs seized
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Two Baileyton men were arrested following the recovery of stolen property and the alleged discovery of drugs during the execution of a search warrant, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation began after a utility trailer and a boat were...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2026. 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
March 25
criminal trespass-3rd degree; Cullman Park & Rec.; Lee...
Cold Springs coach Paige Adams resigns amid investigation; case turned over to authorities
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams abruptly resigned Wednesday, March 25, at a special-called meeting of the Cullman County School Board. The matter is now in...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 23
domestic violence; CR 532
domestic violence; CR 1579
domestic violence; Hwy. 91
harassing communications; CR 747
unlawful breaking...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2026. 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
March 19
organized retail theft; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $560; Olive...
ALEA launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – On Tuesday, March 24, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that on Thursday, March 19, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Special Agents with ALEA's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an officer-involved shooting investigation involving a deputy with the Blount...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2026. 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
March 21
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $34;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 19
domestic violence; CR 1386
stalking; Self Ave. NE
trafficking drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437
unauthorized...
Arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2026. 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
March 19
theft of property-4th degree
Arrests
March 19
Swann, Brandon L.; 34
FTA...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 16
tampering with physical evidence; Hwy. 91
assault; US. 31
domestic violence; CR 773
March 17
domestic violence-criminal mischief;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2026. 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
March 17
identity theft; person
Arrests
March 17
Walling, Clinton H.; 53
public intoxication
Hanceville...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2026. 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
March 16
England, William P.; 61
theft of property-4th...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 12
harassment; CR 544
domestic violence; CR 1196
trespassing; Day Gap Rd.
domestic violence; CR 321
burglary; CR 1352
unauthorized...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2026. 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
March 12
domestic violence-3rd degree; domestic violence-criminal mischief; person; damage...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 9
assault; CR 1222
domestic violence; CR 1101
theft of property; Commercial St. NW
theft of property; Hwy....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2026. 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
March 9
criminal mischief-3rd degree; LaQuinta Inn & Suites; damaged...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2026. 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
March 5
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $146;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 5
domestic violence; Commercial St. SE
harassing communications; CR 25
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; criminal...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2026. 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
March 5
unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle; person;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 2
possession of drug paraphernalia; I65NB 299 Exit
unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 216
harassment; Sunnyside...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2026. 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
March 3
Albright, Joshua A.; 40
FTA – driving...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2026. 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
March 2
criminal trespass-2nd degree; person; Skyview Dr. SE
Arrests
March 2
Swann,...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 26
possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana; CR 1643
harassment; Hwy. 69S
assault; CR 1141
theft of...
Cullman Police: Joint operation leads to 5 human trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department last week, in conjunction with Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Covenant Rescue Group, “conducted a proactive child exploitation operation aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals seeking to prey on children,” according to the CPD.
The department...
Court records detail 2014 federal conviction of Cullman Chronicle editor; sheriff candidates decline CC forum participation
Public records reflect 2014 federal conviction, denied appeal, registry classification, candidate withdrawals and district attorney response
As of time of publication, the forum to be hosted by The Cullman Chronicle has been canceled and all information from The Cullman Chronicle’s Facebook page has either been...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 27, 2026. 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
February 25
retail theft of property-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 26, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 23
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; I65SB MM 305
possession of controlled substance;...
Former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office employee charged with soliciting a child
Updated Feb. 26, 2026, at 6:57 p.m. to reflect that the CCSO has not provided a statement to The Tribune.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff's Office employee Elijah David Page, 21, of Cullman, was arrested in Fyffe, Alabama, by the DeKalb County...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 25, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 25, 2026. 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
February 23
theft of property-4th degree; Dollar General; miscellaneous; $12;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 24, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 24, 2026. 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
February 23
theft of property-1st degree; person; cash; $20,000
harassing communications;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 19
domestic violence; CR 1352
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 222
theft of property; CR 788
assault; CR 558
assault;...
(Update) South Carolina man charged with attempted murder in Cullman stabbing
Updated Feb. 21, 2026, at 6:23 p.m.
The Cullman Police Department on Saturday evening said an arrest has been made in connection with the stabbing that occurred earlier in the day behind Publix in Cullman.
Michael Athanasius Helring, of Hanahan, South Carolina, has been arrested...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 20, 2026. 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
February 18
theft by deception; person; cash; $1,000
Arrests
February 19
Turney, Aaron...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 19, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 17
possession of dangerous drugs; illegal possession of prescription drugs; possession of marijuana; using false...
Suspect apprehended after burglary, chase; 16 stolen firearms recovered
CULLMAN, Ala. – An Oakman, Alabama man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 17, following the burglary of a pawn shop in Decatur and a high-speed pursuit down Interstate 65. The Cullman Police Department said Colton McCoy Tubbs has been charged with first-degree receiving stolen property and...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 18, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2026. 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
February 17
theft of property-1st degree; Havoline Oil Express Lube;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 12
theft of property; CR 689
burglary; CR 703
theft of property; CR 263
domestic violence; CR 689
February...
Cullman police officer charged with domestic violence
Updated Feb. 17, 2026, at 11:58 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Department Officer Roy Leon Bates, 52, is facing a third-degree domestic violence charge.
According to Police Chief Joey Duncan, officers were dispatched to a home on Scenic Drive on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at approximately...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
February 10
theft of property-1st degree; person; AC Unit; $4500; 2nd Ave. SW
February 12
domestic violence-3rd degree – harassing communications;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 13, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Incidents
February 6
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; miscellaneous; $130; Hwy. 157
February 11
forgery;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 12, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 9
harassment; Commercial St. SE
stalking; trespassing; Stricklin Rd.
theft of property; CR 1150
drug trafficking; CR 1605
burglary;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 11, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Incidents
February 8
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; person; miscellaneous; Logan St....
Man from Arab charged with trafficking fentanyl in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A man from Arab has been charged with trafficking fentanyl in Cullman County. Shelton Ramey, 50, was arrested Feb. 9, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
CCSO deputies were attempting to locate a wanted subject in the area of County Road...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 10, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Incidents
February 5
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $61; Olive St....
Arrests and Incidents reported February 9, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 5
menacing; CR 1082
harassment; CR 1235
domestic violence; CR 1162
theft of property; College Dr. NE
incident exposure;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 6, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 6, 2026. 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
February 4
theft of lost property; identity theft; person; phone,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 2
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Commercial St. NW
domestic violence; obstructing governmental operations;...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2026. 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
February 2
harassment; person
February 3
theft of property-1st degree; person; ’05...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2026. 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
January 29
counterfeit $10; State of Alabama; Cherokee Ave. SW
February...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 29
harassment; College Dr. NE
possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; 2nd Ave. SW
theft...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 28• theft of property-1st degree; person; cash•...
Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President Biden in 2024
ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of traveling in interstate commerce with the intent to kill then-President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
“Threats against the...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 27• unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1551• trespassing; CR 813• harassment; CR...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Jan. 25• harassing communications; person
Jan. 26• harassment; person;...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22 – 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 22• domestic violence; CR 623• unauthorized use of motor vehicle;...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2026. 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
January 19
theft of property-1st degree; AK Rentals; trailer; $10,000;...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 22, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 20
theft of property; CR 233
theft of property; CR 1508
possession of marijuana; possession of drug...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 21, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2026. 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
January 20
Identity theft; person
Arrests
January 20
Atkins, Anthony M.; 43
FTA –...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 20, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 14
possession of drug paraphernalia; I65NB MM 299
domestic violence-criminal mischief; CR 1459
theft of property; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 16, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 12
theft of property; CR 609
assault; Good Hope School Rd.
theft of property; CR 1497
domestic violence;...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 15, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Arrests
January 12 – January 14
Adam, Jr., James A.; 46
PROBATION VIOLATION – robbery-street-other weapon
Brown,...
