Jacksonville Police Investigating Burglary at Wells Fargo
August 30, 2021 Jim Evancho Jacksonville Police Department 256-782-3897 The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking information about a suspect that was caught on surveillance camera breaking into the Wells Fargo Bank at 1527 Pelham Rd. South. On August 29, 2021 at approximately 12:48 am the Jacksonville Police Department was notified of an alarm at the […]
8/25/21 – Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted
August 25, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “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 […]
Crime Report For Anniston 08/16/21 to 08/22/21
August 24, 2021 Jim Evancho The Anniston Police Department released their weekly crime stats. These numbers representative the interactions they had. Below are the stats for APD for the week of 08/16/21 to 08/22/21: Anniston Officers answered a total of 818 calls for service. Criminal Incident/Offense Reports taken – 99Miscellaneous (minor) Incident Reports taken – 45Felony Arrests […]
Hero Down in Anniston – A True Friend and Dedicated Family Man
August 20, 2021 Jim Evancho On August 19, 2021 Anniston Fire Department’s Lieutenant Justin Roberts passed away after contracting COVID-19. Lt. Roberts would have been with the fire department for 20 years next Monday. The Calhoun County Journal spoke with some members of the Anniston Fire Department to allow them to share what a great […]
Piedmont Police Department Hiring
August 19, 2021 Jim Evancho The new Police Chief of the Piedmont Police Department has announced they are currently looking to fill some vacancies within the department. Per the official Piedmont Police Department Facebook page the minimum requirements for applicants are: High School Graduate or Certificate of Equivalency(GED) A willingness to work non-standard (shift) hours, weekends, […]
1 Dead, 2 Injured During Shooting in Anniston
August 19, 2021 Jim Evancho Wednesday August 18, 2021 at approximately 10:00 pm the Anniston Police Department was notified of a possible gunshot victim in the area of 1800 Moore Avenue. Upon arrival officers and investigators located a male on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers requested medical assistance and the victim, Maurice […]
Weaver Mayor Welcomes Jo Jo’s Swamp Shack
August 13, 2021 Jim Evancho Shane and Dianna Weaver started their journey at Jo Jo’s Po’Boy Shack in Jacksonville. They wanted to bring delicious home style Cajun and Bayou food to as many people as they could. Over the years they have worked to maintain their high standards and have grown to a point that their […]
Anniston Police Department Crime Statistics
August 17, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Anniston Police release their officer involved activity. They are broken down into two separate sections, the first is police patrol and investigations related and, the second is the street crimes unit. Anniston Officers answered a total of 870 calls for service.Criminal Incident/Offense Reports taken – 92Miscellaneous (minor) […]
8/17/21 Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted
August 12, 2021 Jim Evancho Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. A “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 […]
Murder Victim Found on Parkwood Drive in Anniston
August 13, 2021 Jim Evancho This morning at approximately 10:00 the Anniston Police Department responded to the area of 1800 Parkwood Dr. regarding a possible gunshot victim. Upon arrival officers and investigators located a woman laying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, Suzann B. Freck, 38 of Anniston, was pronounced dead […]
