Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities.
Property Crime: On October 16, deputies responded to a burglary call at the 6000 block of Mudd Street, at the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. A patron of the church stated that two locks securing a storage shed behind the property were cut, leading to the theft of a DeWalt pressure washer valued at approximately $7,000. Investigators recovered bolt cutters at the scene as evidence.
Crime of the Week: Richard Barnwell is facing felony charges for methamphetamine trafficking following a traffic stop on US-278 on Oct. 14. During the stop deputies observed Barnwell acting extremely nervous, sweating profusely. Deputies searched Barnwell’s vehicle and recovered over 52 grams of crystal methamphetamine, digital scales, and prescription pills from a pouch Barnwell admitted was his. Barnwell was taken into custody on multiple felony drug counts and active warrants.
