Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 29, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Westmoreland Found Guilty in Calhoun County Animal Abuse Trial; Sentencing Pending
Calhoun County, AL – On Friday, April 17, 2026, following three hours of jury deliberation in the animal abuse case stemming from the Calhoun County Animal Shelter, Christopher Westmoreland was found guilty of aggravated animal abuse and practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Testimony concluded Thursday after additional witnesses were called to the stand. The […]
Trial Continues Through Day 2 of Animal Abuse Case at Calhoun County Shelter
CAUTION: This article covers the sensitive topic of animal euthanasia and potential abuse that may disturb some readers. Calhoun County, AL – The second day of testimony continued as the prosecution, led by District Attorney Lynn Hammond, presented evidence against Chris Westmoreland, the former director of the Calhoun County Animal Shelter. The first witness, John McCall, Assistant […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | April 15, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Jury Selected as Trial of Animal Abuse at Calhoun County Animal Shelter Begins
Calhoun County, AL – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a Calhoun County jury was selected and officially sworn in by presiding Judge Jennifer Weems to hear the state’s case against Christopher Westmoreland. Westmoreland is facing charges that date back to his time as director at the Calhoun County Animal Shelter (see original story), where there […]
Anniston Police Make Multiple Arrests Following Gunfire Investigations and Coordinated Operations
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Police Department has made several arrests following a series of reported gunfire incidents involving residences and vehicles across the city, according to officials. Investigators began working the cases immediately after receiving reports and were able to identify multiple individuals believed to be connected to the incidents. On April 4, 2026, […]
Most Wanted by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office | April 7, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]
Anniston Fire Fighters Receive Citation for Valor and Service
Anniston, AL – On Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, acting City Manager Captain Matt Caballero came to Anniston Fire Station 1 to deliver the citation to the C-Shift. Fire Chief Johnnie Phelps addressed the firefighters first. He began by outlining the event that occurred on January 31, 2026, where the Anniston Fire Department was dispatched to […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Most Wanted | March 24, 2026
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […]