CRIME & SAFETY
Former West Blocton police officer arrested
WEST BLOCTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A West Blocton Police Officer has been fired after being arrested. Former officer Jerry Cannon is accused of using his position for personal gain, a felony and misuse of confidential information, a misdemeanor. Investigator Chris Poole from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says these kinds of crimes will not be […]
Man shot over $20 rides bicycle to Brighton police station for help; suspect flees on his own bike
A man rode his bicycle to the Brighton Police Department seeking help after he was shot midday Wednesday. Just after noon, the victim showed up at police headquarters with a gunshot wound to the leg. The dispatcher called Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Hooten who responded to the scene to treat...
Police crackdown on exhibition driving as Operation Knight Rider continues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As operation Knight Rider continues to see success, the Birmingham Police Department has released the identities of four more suspects they have arrested. BPD made 4 arrests during the weekend of May 3 and 4 and impounded three stolen vehicles. This comes after six people were...
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