Arrests Made in Shooting Incident During Calhoun Sheriff’s Office Traffic Stop
Calhoun County, AL – As we reported in December, 2022 a Calhoun County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on US 78 in Anniston (Dearmanville area). During the course of the interaction a second vehicle arrived at the scene and the driver began to fire a weapon and then quickly left the area. Due to the […]
Train Derailment in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the railroad that a large train derailment occurred at approximately 6:45 this morning in the Iron City area. Emergency workers responded to the scene to ensure the area was not a danger to the surrounding area. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant, Falon Hurst, […]
Calhoun County Jail Inmate Death
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding an inmate that died while in custody. James Kerry Kennedy, 67, of Dearmanville, was taken into custody on February 25, 2023, on charges of Violating a Domestic Violence Protection Order and Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed and brought to the medical […]
Anniston Regional Training Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Anniston, AL – On Monday, March 6, 2023, The Anniston Fire Department was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Anniston Regional Training Center expansion. Surrounded by the Mayor, the Anniston City Council, Assistant Chief Phelps, and Fire Fighters and Command Staff, Chief Jeff Waldrep addressed the large crowd […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | March 7, 2023
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 […]
UPDATED: Gunshots Reported at Anniston Walmart Proven False
Anniston, AL – According to the Anniston Police there an investigation ongoing regarding a reported shooting on Saturday, March 4th at the Anniston Walmart. This incident was not an “active shooter” situation and the the building has been secured. There is no current danger and the Walmart is currently open to normal shopping. As more details […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County Feb 22, 2023
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 […]
County Traffic Stop Results in Large Meth Arrests
Calhoun County, AL – On February 21, 2023, at approximately 11:12 pm, a Calhoun County Deputy patrolling in Hobson City observed a vehicle on Wilkerson Drive fail to stop at a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver later identified as, George William Clifton, 65. During the interaction […]
Piedmont Police Make Arrest After Attempted Murder with Hammer
Piedmont, AL – On February 21, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, the Piedmont Police Department received multiple calls of a possible assault in progress with a hammer in the area of the 400 block of Walker Street. Upon arrival officers came into contact with the suspect, later identified as Byron Jake Bailey, 41, 0f Piedmont. […]
Attempted Inmate Escape from Calhoun County Jail Custody
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has reported that at approximately 5:57 pm on February 18, 2023, an inmate identified as, Danielle Reynolds, 28, from Attalla, on work release attempted to escape. A correctional officer was escorting a group of female inmates, assigned to the work release program, to transport the garbage […]