Man on Bond for Murder is Arrested Again With Two Others
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
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 […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert About Warrants
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office has been alerted to a scam that is currently being perpetrated against unknowing residents of the county. An individual, or individuals, are contacting people via the telephone and identifying themselves as deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and telling them that there is an active […]
Missing Teen in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Brian Barker, 19, of Anniston has been reported missing to the Anniston Police Department. Jeremiah Barker, Brian’s Father, stated that Brian was last seen leaving his residence on McCall Dr Monday, June 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon on foot carrying a bag or suitcase. “Brian does not drive and […]
June 21, 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 […]
June 14, 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 […]
June 7, 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 […]
Oxford Fatal Vehicle Crash
Oxford, AL – On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at approximately 12:25 pm, the Oxford Police and Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the 3600 block of US 78 West. Upon arrival they located a Crysler Town and Country and a Honda CBR motorcycle that were involved in a collision. The Oxford Police […]
Calhoun Sheriff’s Weekly Most Wanted – 5/24/22
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 […]
Retired Lieutenant Expresses Concerns about Candidate Wayne Willis
Weaver, AL – Retired Lieutenant, Chuck Plitt, relied on social media to express his concerns about Alabama Senate Candidate, Wayne Willis. The Calhoun Journal contacted Mr. Plitt to further discuss his concerns. The first item that Plitt discussed was a day that Willis, as Mayor of Weaver, contacted a sergeant, Lt. Plitt, and Police Chief […]