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Arrests Made After Calhoun County Animal Shelter Investigation

Calhoun County Animal Control arrests

Calhoun County, AL – A letter dated June 16, 2022, was sent to the Calhoun County Commissioners outlining allegations of possible serious animal abuse which led to the resignation of the Director, Chris Westmoreland, and animal control officer, Alicia Woods [see original article]. When the District Attorney’s Office learned about the allegations, they initiated an […]

July 12, 2020 Calhoun County Most Wanted

July 12, 2022 Most Wanted

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 Coroner Starts Kidnapping Victim Fundraiser

Betty Cobb

Calhoun, County, AL – The Calhoun County Coroner, Patrick “Pat” Brown, has started a fundraiser to help the victim of a recent violent kidnapping attack against Betty Cobb. Pat Brown stated he has, “known Ms. Cobb forever and I feel horrible how a person that has dedicated her life to helping others could be attacked […]

July 6, 2022 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

July 6, 2022 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 […]

Calhoun County Kidnapping Suspect Arrested

Kidnapper Captured

Calhoun County, AL  – The manhunt for Tony Lamar White has ended in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Highway Patrol were able to locate White and take him into custody. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has advised that White was involved in a traffic stop by the Highway Patrol and is in their custody and has not been […]

Calhoun County Sheriff Holds Press Conference About Kidnapping Suspect on the Run

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office holds press conference regarding kidnapping

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff, Matthew Wade, held a press conference this morning at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters to discuss the events that led up to the current manhunt for Tony Lamar White. Anniston Police Chief, Nick Bowles, Oxford Police Chief, Bill Partridge, and Calhoun/Cleburn County District Attorney, Brian McVeigh were also […]

June 28, 2022 Most Wanted in Calhoun County

June 29, 2022 Calhoun County most wanted

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 […]

Man on Bond for Murder is Arrested Again With Two Others

Alexandria arrest of man out on bond for murder

Alexandria, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a thrift store to report a theft of some property. Investigators were able to identify two suspects that were caught on security cameras mounted outside the business. Upon further investigation Tony Lee Putman, 43, and Steven Edward Walker, 51, were tentatively located in the […]

Fraudulent Anniston Crime Alert on Social Media

Fraudulent crime post on social media

Anniston, AL – A recent post that was made on the social media platform, Facebook, has some residents concerned for their safety. In the group Anniston/Gadsden Buy, Sell, Trade, Clothes/Misc.etc a post stating the following was made on June 26, 2022: “Warning The public around Anniston is being warned to be alert and vigilant. These […]