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Gadsden PD seeks two suspects in fraudulent debit card use case
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — The Gadsden Police Department is searching for two fraud suspects. The police department said the two people are believed to be involved in a case of fraudulent debit card usage. If you recognize or have any information regarding these individuals, you can contact the Gadsden...
Neighbors react to attempted rape/kidnapping in Boaz
Boaz police arrested Douglas Heath Swearengin, he’s charged with attempted kidnapping and rape. They say he tried to kidnap and rape a woman early Saturday morning. Police say they detained him as he was actively attempting to sexually assault her. The incident happened at Sundown Apartment Complex in Boaz.
City of Gadsden installing flock cameras to help fight crime
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden Police Officers will soon have more eyes around town to help keep you safe. The city council approved an agreement with Alabama Power to install FLOCK cameras and video cameras throughout the city. The Gadsden Police Department signed an agreement with Alabama Power Public Safety...
Gadsden City Council OKs accord with Alabama Power for license plate recognition cameras
Law enforcement in Gadsden will soon have another tool at their disposal. The City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement with Alabama Power Co. for the installation of 15 Flock license plate recognition cameras and three video cameras throughout the city. And this is only “the tip of the iceberg,” as a council member...
Gadsden Police arrest man after Carver Community Center burglary
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden Police Department has arrested a man who they say was involved in a burglary at the Carver Community Center. The incident occurred Sunday, April 14 at the city’s community center located on 1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue. In the surveillance photos it appeared the suspect...
Southside, Guntersville top Gadsden area high school soccer top 5 for week of April 17
Last week: 1, 2-0 Why: A win over Springville put the Panthers in the driver's seat for the area title and clinched a playoff spot. Why: Guntersville fell for the second time this season to a strong Montgomery Academy squad. 3. Susan Moore (15-2-2) Last week: 4, 1-0-1 Why: The...
Gadsden airport reaches agreement for new hangars
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The sky’s the limit with a new move to increase business at The Northeast Regional Airport in Gadsden. The airport is getting more than two dozen new hangars for private and corporate planes. From single engine to corporate jets, Gadsden Airport Manager Anthony Tarver says...
Boaz man dies in crash on Interstate 22 in Walker County
A Boaz man driving a tractor-trailer truck died Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 22 in Walker County, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Stephen A. Zmolek Jr., 40, was pronounced dead at the scene after his 2015 Freightliner Cascadia left the roadway, overturned and caught fire near the 49-mile marker on the interstate, roughly 5 miles east of Carbon Hill. The crash remains under investigation, according to ALEA. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Boaz man dies in crash on Interstate 22 in Walker County
Alabama high school baseball: 29 Gadsden area standouts to watch in the postseason
With the high school baseball season taking a turn to the Alabama state playoffs, there are plenty of Gadsden area teams still alive. That means more than just a few area standouts are still playing around the Gadsden area. The playoffs get started on Thursday with two area teams playing but Friday is the main action with every team, except those two teams potentially playing.
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