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CRIME & SAFETY
Lauderdale County man indicted for attempted murder of girlfriend
A Lauderdale County man, accused of hitting his girlfriend with a pipe, will stand trial. A grand jury indicted Kirklon Lewis on an attempted murder charge. Florence Police arrested Lewis in March 2023. They say his girlfriend told officers he hit her with a pipe before a witness stepped in...
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Multiple fire units responded to a Florence structure fire Tuesday afternoon. According to Florence Fire Rescue, the fire occurred at a one story residence on Thompson Street around 2:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they said they began an offensive fire attack and secured a...
Florence park police officer charged with domestic violence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Florence park police officer is on paid administrative leave after being charged with domestic violence, according to our news partners at the Times Daily. Jonathan Richey was arrested Sunday night at a home on County Road 107 in the Center Star community. Lauderdale County deputies...
FPD searching for man accused of stealing over $500 worth of video game controllers
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Florence Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a male accused of stealing video game controllers from Target. According to FPD, the male stole over $500 worth of video game controllers from the store. If you know this male or the company logo on his vest, you […]
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