Local Police Chiefs Discuss the “Constitutional Carry” Bill
It is expected this week, that the Alabama House will be voting on HB272 that will allow law abiding citizens to carry a firearm concealed without the requirement of a concealed carry permit. Currently any person that wants to carry a firearm concealed must apply for a permit at their county sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s […]
Arrest Made in Reckless Driver Passing School Bus Investigation
On February 15 we reported on a story that the Ohatchee Police Department was looking to identify a driver of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus in Ohatchee. Later that afternoon Ohatchee Police Chief, Allen Kelly, announced that the driver had been identified. On February 17 the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office announced that an […]
Calhoun County Sheriff Announces “Shooting with the Sheriff” Event
Calhoun County Sheriff, Matthew Wade, has announced the Calhoun County Deputy Sheriff’s Association will be hosting a shooting event that is open to the public. “Shooting with the Sheriff” will be a clay target event held on April 9, 2022, at the CMP-Talladega Marksmanship Range in Talladega, AL. This fun event will be supporting the […]
Potential Dangerous Storms Predicted for Thursday
A storm system is expected to move through the Calhoun County area tomorrow bringing a low risk of potentially dangerous weather. The predictions expect the cold front to move the area in the later part of the afternoon and into the evening. The primary concern for tomorrow’s weather will be possible strong winds that may […]
House Fire in Oxford Closes Parts of Airport Road
Oxford Police Chief, Bill Partridge, has requested that people avoid the area of the 2200 block of Airport Road due to a residential structure fire. Fire department emergency vehicles are using the road to combat the fire and traffic will not be able to come through. ***UPDATE 02/15/22 6:15 pm*** At approximately 4:40 pm the […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County February 15, 2022
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 been placed on […]
Piedmont Police Pursuit and Meth Bust
Earlier today the Piedmont Police Department was dispatched to the area of 2nd Avenue to investigate a theft of services complaint. Upon arrival officers learned that the resident of the property had just left and was seen driving a gray Ford Explorer through the back alley. Officers were able to identify the resident as Jory […]
Oxford Police Chief Addresses Officer Involved Shooting
At 1:00 this afternoon Oxford Police Chief, Bill Partridge, provided a press conference to address the carjacking and ultimate shootout between police and the suspect. At approximately 12:10 am an Oxford police officer was in his marked patrol vehicle across the street from the Waffle House on Jimmy Hinton Drive completing some paperwork. The suspect, […]
Oxford Police Involved Shooting Leaving Suspect Dead
Early in the morning on February 14, 2022, Oxford Police Chief, Bill Partridge, advised that officers from his department were involved in a deadly shootout with a suspect. Patrol officers located a vehicle that had been reported as stolen by gunpoint and initiated a pursuit that led them to I-20. During the pursuit the armed […]
Anniston Police Seize 119 grams of Meth During Traffic Stop
On February 11, 2022, just before midnight, an Anniston Police officer saw a vehicle traveling in the area of the 1700 block of Morrisville Road that was driving erratically. The officer conducted a traffic stop to make sure the driver was not having a medical issue or possibly driving while impaired. As the officer was […]
