2 arrested, 2 believed to have fled the area following early morning pursuit
CULLMAN - Two Atlanta men are behind bars tonight after an attempted traffic stop led to an early-morning pursuit on I-65, ending in a crash near Lacon. Four men fled the scene of the incident on foot; the two men the Cullman County Sheriff's...
West Point man arrested with 113 grams of liquid meth
WEST POINT - A West Point man is behind bars on a $1 million bond after a search warrant executed by agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) turned up 113 grams of liquid methamphetamine at his residence.
Randall Lee Parris, 42, was arrested...
Good Hope woman arrested for trafficking
CULLMAN - A Good Hope woman was arrested Friday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Donna Marie Barnhill, 55, was taken into custody without incident by Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Sgt. Chris Thomason and Capt....
Man in Cullman Co. officer-involved shooting indicted for attempted murder
Updated 1-19-17 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The man who was part of an officer-involved shooting in Cullman County last fall has been indicted for attempted murder, according to Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock. Rodney Deland Looney, 44, of Cullman was indicted last...
CPD conducts warrant roundup, arrests 26
CULLMAN - On Friday, Jan. 13, the Cullman Police Department began a warrant roundup that continued through Monday, Jan. 16. A total of 26 people were arrested on 32 felony charges and 16 misdemeanors.
The following were arrested:
Joseph Layne Swader, 28, Cullman – unlawful possession...
Stabbing victim’s condition improving
CULLMAN - The victim in last Thursday night's stabbing at Dripping Springs Apartments in Cullman is still in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital, although authorities report that his condition is improving.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to Huntsville after allegedly...
Stabbing victim’s condition remains critical
Roger Dale Hines
CULLMAN - A man who was stabbed Thursday night in an altercation at Dripping Springs Apartments remains in the intensive care unit of Huntsville Hospital.
Jimmy Lee Young, 44, of Falkville was airlifted to the hospital after allegedly being stabbed by Roger Dale...
(UPDATED) Victim in Thursday night stabbing ID’d
Updated 1-13-2017 at 4:25 p.m.
According to Cullman City Police Capt. Becky Boyd, Young's condition has not changed. The knife used has been recovered.
"The investigation is still ongoing," said Boyd in a media release. "If anyone has any information on this crime, please contact Lt....
2 arrested in Hanceville for trafficking meth
Joshua Hanners, left, and Dustin Boone, right
HANCEVILLE - Two Cullman men were arrested in Hanceville this week after a routine traffic stop in which the suspects allegedly tossed a bag of narcotics from the passenger window of the vehicle.
According to Hanceville Police Sgt. Rob...
(UPDATED) BREAKING NEWS: Stabbing on Cullman’s west side
Updated 1-13-17 12:05 p.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/01/13/victim-thursday-night-stabbing-idd
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:18 p.m.
According to Culpepper, the suspect has been identified as Roger Hines. Hines has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault. The victim is in surgery in Huntsville Hospital.
"We haven't been able to find relatives to notify,...
Local couple arrested for sex crimes involving minor
CULLMAN - During the past month, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Jason Elliott Poole, 42, of Cullman and Tanya Michele Cordell, 42, also of Cullman for second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and enticing a child for immoral purposes.
After a CCSO investigation, it was...
Local man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine
WELTI - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested David Keith Dotson, 48, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine after allegedly finding 3 ounces of meth at his residence.
CNET agents executed a search warrant at the residence on County Road...
Alabama man, formerly of Cullman, pleads guilty to producing child pornography involving multiple victims
ALABAMA - An Alabama man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 5 to producing child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance of the Northern District of Alabama.
Gregory...
(UPDATED) Jet-Pep in Battleground robbed; CCSO searching for male and female suspects
UPDATED 1/8/17 at 12:38 p.m. The suspects in last night's robbery of the Battleground Jet-Pep are still at large, according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.
"We are still actively working the case," said Gentry. "I can confirm that there was cash stolen of an...
West Point man arrested for distributing marijuana
CULLMAN - A West Point man was arrested recently and charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance after he allegedly sold high-grade marijuana to Cullman Police Department Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, who were undercover, on two separate occasions.
Orion...
Falkville man arrested in Cullman for trafficking
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman on Thursday led to the arrest of a Falkville man for trafficking.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason made the arrest after observing a white Ford truck driving on the wrong side of the...
Man throws meth from car during traffic stop
CULLMAN - A Hartselle man, Joshua Earl Hanners, 28, was arrested in Cullman on Tuesday and charged with unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hanners was arrested by Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Officers Trey Higginbotham...
Altoona man arrested after undercover operation in Cullman
CULLMAN - Altoona resident Russell Howard Rich, 44, was arrested in Cullman on Dec. 22 after he allegedly sold drugs to officers in an undercover operation. Rich was arrested by the Cullman Police Department (CPD) for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
CPD Narcotics Investigators...
Cold Springs Elementary principal arrested for DUI Christmas evening
CULLMAN - Cold Springs Elementary School Principal Phillip Gay was arrested Sunday evening in Cullman and charged with driving under the influence. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. Christmas evening at Main Avenue and Graham Street. He has been placed on administrative leave.
"I...
CPD uses new helicopter to locate stolen vehicle
HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) used the department's newly-acquired helicopter to locate a stolen vehicle in Holly Pond on Wednesday. CPD pilot Matt Dean and Investigator Sgt. Scott Sanford located the stolen vehicle off of County Road 698.
The vehicle was reported...
Cullman man arrested for burglary
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week for allegedly burglarizing Tobacco Country on U.S. Highway 278 West and Cleveland Avenue. David Eric Sanders, 28, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary.
On Tuesday, Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and...
Hanceville, Blount County authorities bring down major area drug trafficker
Updated 12/21/16 at 10:12 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long today announced the arrest of a major area drug trafficker. Long, along with Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, held a press conference to announce the arrest of Bradley Neal Steele, 33, of Blountsville.
According to...
Dodge City residents arrested with firearms, drugs
DODGE CITY - Two Dodge City residents were arrested Thursday after a search warrant led to the discovery of drugs and firearms.
Stephen Joshua Hughes, 40, of Dodge City was charged with first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and had...
Vinemont man arrested for burglary; guns, knives and swords taken
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man is behind bars for allegedly stealing multiple weapons from an area flea market, including guns, knives and swords.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators on Wednesday arrested Joshua Wayne Moon, 31 for two counts of third-degree burglary, second-degree unlawful possession...
Crane Hill man arrested for synthetic drug distribution
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigator Chris Thomason, Sgt. Scott Sanford and Sgt. Adam Clark on Tuesday arrested Louie Lauton Farr, 64, of Crane Hill on three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Investigators made three controlled buys from Farr in...
Vinemont man behind bars for burglarizing storage units
VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested for burglary this week by Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators. Jeffery Lynn Grandstaff, 30, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, first-degree receiving stolen property and fourth-degree receiving stolen property.
Grandstaff was arrested with two truckloads...
Russellville man arrested for sexual abuse of child less than 12 years old
CULLMAN - A Russellville man was arrested in Cullman County yesterday for allegedly sexually molesting a child.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Jason Allen McCurry, 38, for sexual child abuse. The arrest stemmed from an investigation that began when McCurry's alleged victim came...
Undercover operation leads to trafficking arrest
CULLMAN - An undercover operation lead by the Cullman City Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday led to the arrest of a Haleyville man on charges of trafficking.
CPD Investigators Chris Thomason, Justin Craft, Scott Sanford and Adam Clark conducted an undercover operation in the area...
Cullman man arrested for sending obscene material to a minor
CULLMAN - A Cullman man is behind bars after being arrested Tuesday on charges of displaying obscene material to a minor, according to a report from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
Ray Charles Schultz, 26, was arrested by CCSO investigators after a two month-long...
Report of armed subject leads to meth manufacturing arrest
CULLMAN - A report of a possible armed subject walking on Denson Avenue near U.S. Highway 278 led to the arrest of a Cullman man for unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance on Monday.
Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Justin Craft, Chris Thomason and...
Sheriff’s Office nets liquid meth and active meth lab in 4 arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY - This week, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested four people on drug charges, in two separate incidents, resulting in the seizure of 19 grams of liquid methamphetamine, a methamphetamine lab, crystal methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The first incident...
Winston County man arrested for meth distribution
CULLMAN - A Winston County man was arrested in Cullman Thursday for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Preston Cheyenne Johnson, 34, allegedly sold Cullman Police Department narcotics investigators methamphetamine in two controlled buys.
Johnson was booked into the Cullman County Detention Center...
Valley Grove man arrested for selling meth
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department (CPD) Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Monday arrested Jammy Lee Guthery, 43, of Valley Grove for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Investigators previously purchased methamphetamine from Guthery in a controlled buy.
Guthery also had warrants for...
Georgia woman arrested outside Cullman Wal-Mart for trafficking
CULLMAN - A Georgia woman was arrested Sunday at a Cullman Wal-Mart store after Cullman Police Department Officer Matt Hollingsworth responded to a call of a possibly intoxicated female on the premises.
Hollingsworth located the suspect exiting the Wal-Mart parking lot in a vehicle. After...
3 arrested for meth and Suboxone
VINEMONT - Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Craig Wilson, 39, of Vinemont, Randy Eugene James, 41, of Cullman and Justina Briann Guthery, 24, of Hanceville after executing a warrant at Wilson’s residence.
When agents arrived at the home,...
Baldwin man arrested for trafficking
BALDWIN - Cullman City Police Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with Capt. Becky Boyd, on Tuesday arrested James Gorden Adams, Jr., 63, of Baldwin for one count of trafficking in illegal drugs and four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled...
Couple murdered in Blount County had close ties to Cullman and Hanceville
Bennie and Faye Moore are seen here in a photo from 2013, when the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Image: The Blount Countian
BLOUNT COUNTY - Bennie and Faye Moore, who lived in northwest Blount County near the Cullman County line and the city of...
Hanceville Police arrest registered sex offender on drugs, stolen vehicle charges
David Lee Moore
HANCEVILLE - David Lee Moore of Hanceville and Tina Thompson of Cullman were arrested this week in Hanceville, facing charges for drugs, a stolen vehicle and other offenses. Moore is a registered sex offender who was convicted on two counts of sodomy...
Arrest Roundup: David Olvin Brown arrested for theft; Kenneth Dewayne Johnson for distribution
Left, David Brown; Right, Kenneth Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Friday arrested David Olvin Brown, 30, of Cullman for first-degree theft of property.
Investigators recovered a 2000 Ford F650 and a wood chipper that had been...
SBI: No info about officer-involved shooting to be released at this time
CULLMAN COUNTY - Officials with Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation are not releasing any details about Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Cullman County. The incident happened on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway), between Simmons Grocery and the Morgan County line, near Falkville.
"At the request...
BREAKING NEWS: Officer-involved shooting on County Road 1223
CULLMAN COUNTY - A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last hour. The shooting occurred on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway) between Simmons Grocery and the Morgan County line, near...
Man pleads guilty to 2014 murder of sex offender in Berlin
CULLMAN - Jay Maynor, 43, of Cullman pleaded guilty today in Cullman County Circuit Court to murder and attempted murder, charges stemming from the June 2014 murder of Raymond Earl Brooks, 59, of Berlin and from Maynor opening fire into the Berlin Quick Stop...
Meth and cash seized from residence
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Thursday arrested Jonathan Leamon Lee, 36, originally of Byron, Georgia for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, attempt to commit controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
CNET agents conducted a traffic...
Cullman man charged with murder in death of woman in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE – Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Monday charged Lawrence Feldman, 47, of Cullman with murder. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Tracy Edy, 44, of Good Hope.
"Last Thursday, Nov. 3, CCSO deputies responded to a call at a...
3 drug arrests in New Canaan and Grandview
Image: Michael Leslie Jones, 42, of Arab
CULLMAN COUNTY - Authorities in Cullman County this week made three arrests it two separate drug busts.
Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Michael Leslie Jones, 42,...
(Updated) 2 search warrants net 3 arrests in West Point community
******Editor's Note: This story has been updated. It was brought to the attention of The Cullman Tribune / CullmanSense editorial crew that the arrest article published on Friday, Oct. 28 had inaccuracies due to issues at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Edits made on...
Police investigating shooting on west side of Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning on the west side of town.
According to Lt. Jody Martin, the incident occurred in the parking lot of Gold Mark Apartments at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26,...
3 arrests made for setting fires during a drought emergency
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in place in 46 counties in north and central Alabama, including Cullman, since Oct. 12. Law enforcement officers are not actively...
K-9 deputy aids in arrest of man in Bug Tussle
BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude and prohibition of window tint.
CNET agents and Cullman...
3 arrested in Bremen on drug charges
BREMEN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today executed a search warrant at resident Terry Quinn’s residence at 1531 Alabama Highway 91 in...
Update: DA declines to prosecute man who shot George Flanigan
CULLMAN - Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock has declined to prosecute Ronald McLaughlin for the Sept. 17 shooting of George Lamar Flanigan.
The Cullman Police Department said in a statement, "The CPD submitted the case from the shooting of George Lamar Flanigan by...
Baileyton man arrested for attempted murder
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Alexander "Alex" Austin Thomas, 31, of Baileyton for attempted murder, first-degree theft of property and first-degree burglary.
According to a statement from the CCSO, Thomas allegedly assaulted two people in their home. He...
Updated: Standoff in New Canaan over; suspect in custody
Image courtesy of The Arab Tribune
Updated Oct. 6, 7:37 p.m.
NEW CANAAN - A standoff between a man and officers from the Arab Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office in the New Canaan community in extreme northeast Cullman County, just outside of Arab, is...
Suspect arrested in Wednesday night murder in Phelan
PHELAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested Windell Joe Campbell, 59, of Cullman for the murder of Edwin Lee Wood, 43, of Phelan. The crime happened Wednesday night at an apartment on County Road 625 in Phelan.
According to a statement...
Update: CPD: “Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded”
CULLMAN - The investigation into the suspicious death of a local woman is still ongoing, and two persons of interest are still on authorities' radar, according to Cullman City Police Department Capt. Becky Boyd.
"Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby have not been excluded from our...
The latest on the Leslie Clements case
CULLMAN - According to Capt. Becky Boyd of the Cullman City Police Department, the investigation into the suspicious death of Leslie Clements is still ongoing. An autopsy has been performed, but the the cause of death is still undetermined pending additional examinations.
This is the...
Decatur man arrested for trafficking marijuana
CULLMAN - Late last week, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators, along with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the United States Postal Service conducted a controlled delivery.
A package containing more than 2 pounds of marijuana was...
Update: Police locate person of interest in Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - Jerome Flanigan, the man Cullman City Police Department (CPD) investigators have been searching for since Friday, has been located. Flanigan was named as a person of interest in the CPD's investigation into a suspicious death.
According to CPD Capt. Becky Boyd, "We have...
Update on Saturday night shooting and Friday’s suspicious death
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side Saturday night left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a report of shots fired at 6:20 p.m. at the home of Terry Fields at 1410 Second St. SW.
George Lamar Flanigan, 38,...
UPDATED: Shooting in city of Cullman leaves one man injured
Updated Sept. 17, 9:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side tonight left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) investigators are still on the scene of the incident, which happened in a residence on Second Street Southwest between Morgan and Denson...
CPD asking for public’s help in locating 2 persons of interest
Updated: Sept. 16 at 9:17 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby.
Flanigan, a 34-year-old African-American male, and Thursby, a white female, are persons of interest in the CPD's investigation of a suspicious...
Woman found deceased in southwest Cullman; coroner confirms suspicious circumstances
Updated Sept. 16 at 1:27 p.m.
CULLMAN - A 33-year-old woman was found deceased this morning in the southwest part of the city of Cullman under what Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has confirmed as suspicious circumstances. The woman has been identified as Leslie...
Call from concerned citizen results in discovery of significant forgery operation; 4 arrests made
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police officers on Monday arrested four people and shut down a significant forgery operation as a result of received a call from a concerned citizen.
The caller reported suspicious males in a gold Jeep Liberty in the back parking lot of...
2 arrested for burglary; property recovered
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators this week arrested Benjamin Scott Guthrie, 30, of Mt. Olive for five counts of burglary, five counts of receiving stolen property, and unlawful possession of prescription medication. Also arrested was Toni Marcia Duke, 38, of Mt....
2 overnight shootings in Cullman County lead to arrest
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate, unrelated shootings occurred in Cullman County Thursday night, one in Good Hope and the other in Vinemont. Both were domestic in nature and both at approximately 7 p.m. Here's what we know now.
In the first incident, on County Road...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shooting incidents tonight
Updated Aug. 25 at 9:43 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate and apparently unrelated shooting incidents occurred tonight in Cullman County, one near Vinemont and one in the city of Good Hope.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, "We have two separate shooting incidents that...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of wigged suspect for meth
BETHEL – Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies on Thursday arrested Donovan Casey Odom, 44, of Cullman following a traffic stop on County Road 813 near Bethel.
After CNET agents and deputies had the vehicle pulled...
Undercover operation nets man selling kratom from local business
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department investigators on Thursday executed two search warrants in relation to a month-long undercover drug investigation led by Officers Chris Thomason and Justin Craft. The officers arrested Mohammed Hizam Nasser Ali, 24, and charged him with unlawful possession of...
Eva man arrested for trafficking meth
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason on Monday arrested Keith Alan Thomas, 55, of Eva for trafficking methamphetamine.
The arrest stemmed from a prior undercover operation in which Thomas was in possession of approximately 2 ounces of...
UPDATED: Sheriff weighs in on 2 arrests made in connection with counterfeit bills circulating in Cullman
Updated Saturday, July 30 at 4:07 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning at approximately 1 a.m. arrested two individuals in connection with the recent spate of counterfeit money being passed at local businesses.
Chad Wallace and Jordan Parker were arrested in...
Local woman arrested for child abuse
CULLMAN - A local woman was arrested for child abuse yesterday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Darcy Lindsey, 31, of Cullman County was arrested and charged with torture, willful abuse of a child under the age of 18.
Lindsey has already made bond and has...
Hanceville man arrested, suspected of transporting heroin from Jefferson Co. into Cullman Co.
GARDENDALE - Michael Shane Hudson, 41, of Hanceville was arrested as a result of the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies recently. He is charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Officers from the Hanceville Police Department, Gardendale Police Department, Sumiton Police Department...
Former Folsom Center business office manager indicted for theft
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange today announced the indictment of the former business office manager of a Cullman nursing home on charges that he stole patient funds entrusted to him.
Jeffery Adam Woods, 36, of Cullman was indicted on July 11 by a...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of woman with drug warrant
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason on Monday conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 278 West and arrested a local woman.
An occupant of the vehicle, Latasha Shai James, 27, of Cullman was found to have an active...
Controlled buy nets Good Hope man
CULLMAN - On Monday, July 25, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators arrested Patrick Ray Wren, 46, of Good Hope for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
During an undercover operation, narcotics investigators made a controlled buy from Wren. Wren sold the undercover officers methamphetamine.
Wren...
Hanceville man arrested with 20 grams of ICE
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, July 14, CNET agents with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with law enforcement officers from Madison and Morgan Counties arrested James Daryl Hunt, 57, of Hanceville for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful...
Property line dispute source of Brushy Pond shooting
BRUSHY POND – At approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday night in Brushy Pond, officers responded to reports of a shooting.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, the incident began over a dispute regarding property lines.
“We’re still in the early stages of investigation,” Gentry said, “but...
Falkville man busted for multiple vending machine thefts
FALKVILLE - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators early this morning arrested Christopher Lewis Chaney, 33, of Falkville for third-degree theft of property and third-degree criminal mischief.
CCSO investigators, along with investigators from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, have been investigating Chaney for weeks after...
UPDATE: 2 Vinemont men arrested for arson in Colorado
Arrests made in the Cold Springs Fire
Two campers from out-of-state have been arrested for arson.
Nederland, Colo. - Yesterday at 4:40 p.m., sheriff's detectives arrested two men at the Nederland High School evacuation site for their role in the start of the Cold Springs Fire. Jimmy...
Hubbard sentenced to 4 years in prison
LEE COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was sentenced to four years in jail and 16 years of probation on Friday, July 8.
His fines are estimated at around $210,000.
The count is as follows:
Count 5 – 10 years. Split to serve 2...
5 Dallas officers slain, deadliest day for police since 9/11
Photo: A Dallas Area Rapid Transit police officer receives comfort at the Baylor University Hospital emergency room entrance Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas. Police say one rapid-transit officer has been killed and three injured when gunfire erupted during a protest in downtown Dallas...
Suspect arrested for felony child abuse
VINEMONT - Late last week Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested Charity Nicole Jackson, 32, of Vinemont for aggravated child abuse.
The victim, who is under the age of 12, was taken to an out-of-town hospital where signs of child abuse were discovered by...
Tip leads to arrest of courthouse bomb threat suspect
CULLMAN - Late last week, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators arrested David Chase Warner, 21, of Hanceville, for making a bomb threat at the Cullman County Courthouse last month. The arrest was made following a tip and an investigation by CCSO investigators.
Warner...
2nd judge recuses himself from Cullman HS principal, asst. principal trespassing case
CULLMAN, AL (WBRC) - A second judge has recused himself from the trespassing case involving a retiring Cullman High School principal and the school’s assistant principal.
Judge Kim Chaney cited spousal connection to the school as a reason to remove himself from the case.
“As the...
1 person arrested Sunday after crashing stolen vehicle; 2 suspects remain at-large
CULLMAN - One person was arrested on Sunday and two remain at-large after a vehicle reported stolen from Walker County crashed in Cullman.
Cullman City Police officers responded to two separate calls on July 3. The first came in at 6:10 a.m. and reported an...
Emmett Leroy Davis Found GUILTY of the murder of Helen “June” Collier Mayo
CULLMAN – After the jury deliberated for just 1 hour and 47 minutes, Emmett Leroy Davis was this afternoon found guilty of the murder of Helen "June" Collier Mayo. The jury found Davis, 57, of Arab guilty on both counts- intentional murder and felony...
Vinemont man arrested for distribution of meth
CULLMAN – On June 29 Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason, Justin Craft and Adam Clark arrested Mark Anthony Stewart, 28, of Vinemont for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine during an undercover buy operation.
Stewart was...
Hanceville woman arrested for distribution of meth
CULLMAN – Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators yesterday arrested Amber Michelle Alfrey, 33, of Hanceville on two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of drug...
Execution of search warrant leads to arrest; meth seized
CULLMAN – Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Jason Anthony Brandmire, 37, of Holly Pond for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The operation that led to the arrest was executed...
Davis murder trial: closing arguments to begin in the morning
CULLMAN - The testimony phase of the Emmett Leroy Davis murder trial concluded this afternoon, after almost four full days of witnesses. Closing arguments will begin tomorrow morning.
Today was all about the defense, as the prosecution rested its case against Davis, 57, of Arab...
Two arrested in connection to burglaries and thefts
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jody Alan Mead, 31, of Cullman and Shannon Alford McDonald, 35, of Cullman in connection to several burglaries and thefts that have occurred the past few weeks.
CCSO deputies, investigators and CNET agents arrested Mead in Vinemont...
Davis murder trial: two charges dismissed as prosecution rests
CULLMAN - The prosecution rested its case late today against accused murderer Emmett Leroy Davis, 57, of Arab. Immediately afterward, the defense made a motion for an acquittal, which was promptly denied. Judge Martha Williams did approve the dismissal of two charges. Counts two...
Davis murder trial: prosecution still going strong at the end of day 2
Photo shows Cullman City Police Lt. Jody Martin being cross-examined by the defense.
CULLMAN - Day two of the trial of the man accused of murdering Helen June Mayo, 87, stretched past 5 p.m. today, with the prosecution still going strong. Day three is expected...
Report of suspicious activity leads to drug trafficking arrests
CULLMAN – Two Florida residents were arrested yesterday in Cullman after police responded to a call about suspicious activity.
Cullman City Police Officer Zachary Latham received a call on Sunday about a vehicle parked at an apartment complex on Denson Avenue Southwest with two people...
“June. Help.”
Photo shows Mayo's home on Dec. 5, 2012.
CULLMAN - "June. Help." Those are the words Helen June Mayo was able to say over the phone when she called for help on the morning of Dec. 3, 2012, according to the longtime friend and neighbor...
Local woman arrested for trafficking
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators, with assistance from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), yesterday arrested Cristie Ann Dunn, 47, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine, first-degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
After executing a...
Execution of multiple search warrants leads to 6 arrests; meth and money seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City Narcotics Unit arrested six individuals for unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful...
Former Cullman Co. volunteer coach pleads guilty to raping student
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22, was arrested on Feb. 18, 2015.
Byrd, a volunteer basketball coach for Fairview High School, was accused of having sex with a student...
Chase from Cullman Co. to Decatur ends in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call Friday night. When deputies arrived at the scene the man fled and...
Drug sting leads to trafficking arrest in northwest Cullman
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and other officers, while conducting a drug sting operation in the northwest sector of the city of Cullman, arrested Phillip Travis White, 27, of Cordova, for trafficking in illegal drugs (methamphetamine).
Investigators recovered 33...
