Sheriff Falon Hurst Sworn into Office Today
Anniston, AL – On April 1, 2025, Sheriff Matthew Wade formally retired from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office leaving an important decision up to the Governor. While Governor Ivey was vetting people interested in filling the position, Chief Deputy Lynde Meeder, was temporarily sworn in as acting sheriff to ensure continuity of service. Earlier today […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 26, 2025
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 […]
Calhoun County’s Most Wanted | March 20, 2025
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 has […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | March 13, 2025
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 […]
Calhoun County Most Wanted | March 6, 2025
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 […]
Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade Announces Retirement After Nearly Three Decades of Service
Calhoun County, AL – Sheriff Matthew Wade has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2025, concluding a 30-year distinguished career in law enforcement. Appointed sheriff in 2016 following the retirement of Sheriff Larry Amerson, Wade is currently serving his third term. “I don’t think there’s ever a good time, but besides being a father, being sheriff […]
Anniston Police Traffic Stop Results in Foot Chase, Gun and Drug Charges
Anniston, AL – On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 2:30am, an Anniston police officer observed a vehicle speeding on Parkwood Drive. The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and could smell the odor of possible marijuana prior to exiting his vehicle. When the officer made contact with the driver, Landon Cole Childers, […]
Anniston City School Coach Under Indictment for Sexual Abuse
Anniston, AL – In the middle of 2024, the Anniston City School system hired a teacher/coach for Golden Springs Elementary School. The teacher/coach, Scottie Patillo, 42, was working with the Randolph County School System at Woodland High School when, in February of 2024, a criminal complaint of sexual misconduct was filed with the Randolph County […]
February 18, 2025, Most Wanted in Calhoun County
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 in Calhoun County, Alabama | February 12, 2025
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 […]
