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STAC Team recovers drugs from home after neighbors complain

July 30, 2010

Citizen complaints about drug use led to five arrests Thursday night, authorities said. File image HUNTSVILLE, AL — Citizen complaints about drug use?led to five arrests Thursday night, authorities said. Dewayne McCarver, commander of the Huntsville-Madison County Strategic Counterdrug Team, or STAC Team, said…

Alabama news links: Meth kit found in man’s shoe; gun found on councilman’s porch swing

July 30, 2010

Pike County officials find drug paraphernalia in a suspect's shoes, a Houston County man reportedly called in a bomb threat in hopes of getting out of a court date, a thief leaves a gun on the porch of a city councilman and more…

4 men accused of shooting sleeping 9-year-old girl in the head face arraignment

July 30, 2010

A 9-year-old Lower Peach Tree girl who was shot in the head as she slept in her Wilcox County home remained in critical condition Thursday in a Mobile hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Meanwhile, four men accused in …

Alzheimer’s patient found safe after driving truck into pond

July 29, 2010

A 66-year-old Alzheimer's patient was found safe Thursday after his truck was discovered partially submerged in a west Mobile County pond, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office said. DEES, Ala. — A 66-year-old Alzheimer’s patient was found safe Thursday after his …

Decatur police search for man prematurely released from jail

July 29, 2010

Authorities are looking for a man after he was released from jail prior to sentencing relating to another crime, police said. Tyler Fuqua DECATUR, AL — Authorities are looking for a man after he was released from jail?prior to sentencing relating to another crime, police said. Tyler Fuqua…

Jefferson County deputies bust Morris meth lab

July 28, 2010

Meth lab was found when deputies went to arrest sex offender at a home in Morris. Karen Jones (Special to The News) Michael Watkins (Special to The News) Hours after raiding the Pinson Produce Market, where deputies said methamphetamine was produced , the Jefferson …

Fodder: Cow tipping puts town under siege; topless road rage in Florida; veteran cop shoots self, wounds ego

July 28, 2010

In today's Fodder, it's cow tipping with a twist in a Vermont town, a Florida driver gets so angry she takes off her top and flashes another car, a veteran officer suffers a wounded ego when he shoots himself on the training range. (Sometimes humorous, …

Jefferson County authorities charge Indiana woman with capital murder in 2-month-old daughter’s death

July 28, 2010

Mother already had been charged with child abuse Whitney Wilson. (Special/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office) Jefferson County authorities have formally charged an Indiana woman with capital murder in the Monday death of her infant. Whitney Wilson, 23, already was charged with child abuse in connection…

Police department buying equipment with federal grant money

July 28, 2010

Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money on much-needed technology for daily use and training. The Huntsville Times Police Chief Mark Hudson HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money …

Police department buying equipment with federal grant money

July 28, 2010

Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money on much-needed technology for daily use and training. The Huntsville Times Police Chief Mark Hudson HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal …

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