Alabama Crime News
24-year-old Montgomery man shot and killed Friday morning
24-year-old Montgomery man shot dead Friday morning
2 east Alabama men indicted on federal charge of distributing drugs that killed 1 man
2 east Alabama men indicted on federal charge of distributing drugs that killed 1 man
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the arrests of Markus L. Davenport, 32, of Cedar Bluff, and Justin L. Long, 28, of Gaylesville. Their arrests followed a federal indictment issued in the Northern District of Alabama.
Couple dies in Oxford murder-suicide
Couple dies in Oxford murder-suicide
Oxford police responded early Friday afternoon to a home in Oxford's Sherwood Forest community.
Dispute in ‘7 Deadly Sins’ club led to Alabama mass shooting
Alabama mass shooting stemmed from dispute in ‘7 Deadly Sins’ club, FBI agent testifies
If convicted of capital murder, the men face either life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
Suspects and clues sought in 3 Montgomery homicides
Suspects and clues sought in 3 Montgomery homicides
The slayings happened in June, July and August and remain unsolved. They are no believed to be linked in any way, but investigators are searching for clues and suspects in each of them.
I-85 double-murder suspect turns self in 4 months later
Double-murder suspect in April I-85 deaths of father, teen daughter turns self in
Logan Chance Ray, 32, allegedly was driving recklessly when he struck a car on the shoulder of I-85 that David Darnell, 49, and his 16-year-old daughter, Abigail, were assessing the damage of, police said.
Marilane Carter: Police release details of missing pastor’s wife
Marilane Carter: Police release details of missing pastor’s wife
Carter, a 36-year-old graduate of Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and the wife of an Overland Park pastor, was last seen about 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, when she left home headed toward Birmingham, according to the Overland Park Police Department.
Leila Cavett disappearance: What we know about missing mom, recovered toddler
Leila Cavett disappearance: What we know about missing mom, recovered toddler
The FBI shared new photos of the 21-year-old and released a detailed timeline of where she was in the days leading up to her disappearance.
School board member accused of attempted sex assault during fishing trip
Perry County school board member accused of attempted sex assault during fishing trip
Donald Nichols, 66, was arrested at his home Thursday night and charged with sexual abuse and attempted rape, WAKA-TV reported. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum said a woman told investigators she and Nichols were out fishing when he began making sexual advances.
Sheriff: Female shot after pointing gun at St. Clair Co. deputies
Sheriff: Female shot, airlifted to UAB after pointing gun at St. Clair County deputies
St. Clair County deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Baker Road in Ashville. They arrived to find a man dead on the scene and then, moments later, a female pointed a gun at deputies and was shot, authorities said.
Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old girl
Authorities searching for teen girl who disappeared early Thursday morning in Bibb County
Mykhayla Mystic Clear Rivers, 16, was last seen around 2 a.m. Thursday in Centreville, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
2 arrested in Huntsville in fatal fentanyl conspiracy
2 arrested in Huntsville in fatal fentanyl conspiracy
A three count indictment says the two sold Fentanyl which resulted in the death of an individual from the use of the drug.
60-plus rounds fired at east Jefferson County apartment complex
60-plus rounds fired at east Jefferson County apartment complex
The gunfire happened about 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Tammera Place Apartments on Chalkville School Road. No one was injured.