Legislature House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to publish pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet The Alabama House passed a bill to put the pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to shield Alabamians from federal firearms laws House Bill 337 would prohibit state and local agencies from enforcing some federal firearms laws. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature House passes bill giving ALEA wiretapping authority in drug trafficking cases HB17 passed the House by a vote of 80 to 14 with five members abstaining. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2021
Legislature Bill would allow state to do wiretapping in some drug cases Law enforcement would only be able to use the state approval wiretap if it related to federal drug crimes. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
News One arrested, deputies seize cash, machines in gambling raids One person was arrested, $11,000 and 63 machines were seized and another warrant was issued. Josh MoonJanuary 19, 2021
News Governor awards grants to battle illegal drugs in Alabama Ivey awarded $1.63 million to fight against illegal drugs, illegally obtained prescribed drugs and drug-related crime. StaffDecember 30, 2020
Governor Governor awards grant to provide forensics training through JSU The university will use the grant to conduct training sessions for smaller and rural law enforcement agencies. StaffDecember 11, 2020
News Longtime Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson has died Amerson was elected as Calhoun County sheriff in 1994. He served six terms. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020