Crime

Arrest made nearly 3 months after hit and run

Cliff Williams
Updated 8 hrs ago

A Wetumpka man was arrested last week in connection to a hit-and-run crash on Rifle Range Road that left another person severely injured.

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Feb. 19 to Feb. 26

Updated 10 hrs ago

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Crowd gathers, demands justice in Dadeville shooting case

The Dadeville Record

Crowd gathers, demands justice in Dadeville shooting case

Updated 13 hrs ago

Nearly three years later, Keke Smith’s room remains exactly the way she left it the night of April 15, 2023.

Alex City man arrested for child abuse torture, other crimes

Alexander City Outlook

Alex City man arrested for child abuse torture, other crimes

Updated Feb 25, 2026

An Alexander City man remains in the Tallapoosa County Jail for alleged child abuse torture and other crimes.

5 Alex City residents arrested after search finds meth, other drugs

Alexander City Outlook

5 Alex City residents arrested after search finds meth, other drugs

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Five Alexander City residents were arrested Monday after a search found drugs and other associated items.

Altercation in municipal court leads to arrest

The Wetumpka Herald

Altercation in municipal court leads to arrest

Feb 23, 2026

A defendant allegedly responded inappropriately while in Millbrook Municipal Court answering a traffic citation.

Alexander City man arrested for trafficking cocaine

Alexander City Outlook

Alexander City man arrested for trafficking cocaine

Feb 23, 2026

An Alexander City man remains in Tallapoosa County Jail after being charged with trafficking cocaine last week.

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The Dadeville Record

DPD and TCSO police reports: Feb. 10-17

Feb 23, 2026

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Details emerge in DUI, manslaughter case

The Wetumpka Herald

Details emerge in DUI, manslaughter case

Feb 23, 2026

Mysti Shamblin bonded out of the Elmore County Jail last week after being charged with DUI and manslaughter.

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Feb. 12 to Feb. 18

The Wetumpka Herald

Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from Feb. 12 to Feb. 18

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22

Tallassee Tribune

Arrest and incident reports of the Tallassee Police Department from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Alexander City Outlook

Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law

Feb 22, 2026

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new law provides the strongest legal protection for Alabama’s children from child predators.

Tallassee man charged with child sex abuse

Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee man charged with child sex abuse

Updated Feb 20, 2026

Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic images and details about alleged sexual abuse of a child and may be triggering to some readers.

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Goodwater man arrested for child pornography

Alexander City Outlook

Goodwater man arrested for child pornography

Updated Feb 20, 2026

A Goodwater man finds himself in the Tallapoosa County Jail with charges of knowingly possessing child pornography against him.

Alexander City Outlook

ACPD and TCSO Police Reports: Feb. 3-11

Feb 19, 2026

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Alexander City Outlook

Clay County native calls New Site home

Feb 19, 2026

Ever since Justin Farr and his family moved to New Site 18 years ago, Farr has been in law enforcement.

Segrest issues statement regarding Dadeville shooting case

Alexander City Outlook

Segrest issues statement regarding Dadeville shooting case

Updated Feb 19, 2026

5th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mike Segrest issued a statement Thursday morning via Facebook regarding the April 15, 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville.

Self-defense claimed in Holtville shooting, murder

The Wetumpka Herald

Self-defense claimed in Holtville shooting, murder

Updated Feb 18, 2026

Aaron Mays admitted he shot Joel Whitus. What’s to be determined going forward is, was the shooting in self-defense.

Dadeville to host community meeting regarding April 2023 shooting

Alexander City Outlook

Dadeville to host community meeting regarding April 2023 shooting

Updated Feb 18, 2026

A community meeting will be held at Dadeville First Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Monday regarding a potential plea deal that could be offered to the suspects in connection with the April 15, 2023, shooting in Dadeville.