Corrections Officer Bradley Adams Arrested for Stealing Insulin

A corrections officer has been arrested on charges he stole a bottle of insulin while on duty at the Houston County Jail. Bradley Adams, 33, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor count of theft according to Sheriff Andy Hughes.

“A nurse noticed the insulin missing from the medical clinic at the jail and reported it,” Hughes said. “We reviewed surveillance video and determined that Adams took the drug.” The sheriff said Adams confessed to the crime when confronted. Hughes said the officer, who had been working at the jail for about a year, was terminated. No motive was revealed.

“I will not tolerate any abuse of the law,” said Hughes. “There is no room in this department for dishonesty.”

Former Officer Edmond Burke Accused of Selling Cocaine

The former Prichard police officer accused of selling cocaine and using his badge as a shield job has been indicted by a grand jury on drug charges.

Edmond Kennies Burke, 34, was arrested late Wednesday after being indicted on charges of trafficking and possessing cocaine, as well as possession of marijuana, stemming from an Aug. 2 sting operation.

According to an affidavit filed last year by a Homeland Security Investigations agent, Burke obtained 5 kilograms of cocaine and had marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a subsequent search of his house. It was alleged he made regular drug runs, carrying cocaine in his squad car.

He and another man, Raymond “Roc” Williams, were planning on selling the cocaine, obtained from a drug dealer cooperating with authorities.

The dealer told Williams he would receive $15,000 once the cocaine had been delivered, according to previous reports. Williams and Burke had done similar deals in the past, they said.

Court records alleged the pair had previously received $3,000 per kilogram and would only deliver larger amounts because they needed to split the payment.

The sting operation was a joint effort by federal agents and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Last year, Burke was subsequently charged in federal court, but was not indicted.

Burke will be arraigned before Mobile County Presiding Judge Charles Graddick on May 20. His bail was set at $20,000 on the trafficking charge, $7,500 for possession of cocaine and $500 for possession of marijuana.

Sgt. Jason Curry Arrested for Drug and Prostitution Charges

A sergeant with the Andalusia Police Department was arrested Wednesday night on multiple charges, including illegal drugs and promotion of prostitution.

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson and Interim Police Chief Paul Hudson identified the officer as Sergeant Jason Curry and say he was relieved of his duties following the arrest.

WSFA 12 News initially reported that Curry had been fired, but that is not accurate. Even though Curry has been relieved of his duties, Mayor Johnson says he must have a pre-determination hearing to determine if further disciplinary actions, including termination, are warranted.

Much of the details are still limited, as the investigation is ongoing. Officials with the ABC Board confirm they are investigating at the request of the Covington County District Attorney's office and assisted with the arrests.

Curry is charged with Distribution of Controlled Substances, Possession of Controlled Substances and Promotion of Prostitution. Curry's father, Otis "Randy" Curry, was also arrested and charged with two counts of Distribution of Controlled Substances.

Jason Curry's bond was set at $165,000. Otis Curry's bond was set at $200,000. Both have since posted bail and are currently out of jail.

Curry's pre-determination meeting could be held as early as next week.

Officer Robert Fourt Arrested for Domestic Violence

A Tuscaloosa police officer is arrested.  The victim told responding officers that the suspect was highly intoxicated and destroying items inside the residence.

It happened Tuesday night at 6:00pm in the 4600 block of Woodland Hills Drive.

Since the incident involved a Tuscaloosa police officer, Tuscaloosa County Homicide was contacted to investigate.

Robert Ashley Fourt, 54, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for Domestic Violence Criminal Mischief.  He was taken into custody without incident.

Police say that a small fire that had been set by the suspect was found in the garage.  It was put out by the Tuscaloosa Fire Department.

Fourt has been with the Tuscaloosa Police Department since 2003 and is currently a Sergeant for its patrol division.  He has been placed on administrative leave.

Officer Joe Fenison Arrested for Domestic Violence

A Birmingham police officer is in the city jail today after being arrested on a domestic violence charge, jail records show.

West Precinct Officer Joe Fenison was booked into the city jail at 12:46 a.m., according to the jail log. Sgt. James Jackson, a domestic violence supervisor, confirmed Fenison was arrested between 8:30 and 9 p.m. at a residence in the 600 block of Brussels Circle.

Police said the arrest followed an altercation over a child visitation issue.

Fenison is charged with third-degree domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Former Officer Faron White Expected to be Released from Prison

A Decatur police officer convicted of theft is expected to be released from federal prison at the end of the week. This Friday, Faron White will head home from a federal prison in Louisiana.

For 21 years, White fought crime in the city of Decatur.

"He was always the go-to guy. He always seem to know the answer," said John Bradford, who is now retired from the Decatur Police Department.

One day in January of 2009, White ended up on the wrong side of the law when he staged his own kidnapping with accomplice Sarah Richardson.

Bradford supervised White a few years before the incident.

"He was a great guy. It was just a total shock that he got involved with this," said Bradford.

Bradford believes White has some roads to mend when he gets out of prison. Namely, with the men and women who tirelessly searched for him.

"Those guys went at it 24-7, virtually not eating or sleeping, following every lead they could imagine in hopes of finding somebody they respected as a supervisor and a good friend. I hope he finds a way to somehow bring closure for those fellows for what he put them through," said Bradford.

Bradford hopes White will be able to land on his feet once he is released from prison. He'll have to find a job.

"To me, it's just obvious that the guy fell on some rough times, made some mistakes that snow balled on him and just got worse. It just got to the point that he couldn't get out of it and he did something very, very stupid," said Bradford.

White pleaded guilty to a federal theft charge for stealing $82,000 from the Decatur Police Department. A judge sentenced White to 16 months in prison.

He'll be getting out three months early, but will then be on supervised released for five years.

White's attorney, Jake Watson, says his client plans to get in the cabinet making business when he's released.

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Corrections Officer Candy McGuire Accused of Shooting Husband

A Russell County corrections officer has been charged with first-degree assault after police say a domestic dispute ended with her husband shot in the abdomen Monday.Thirty-four-year-old Candy McGuire is accused of shooting her 42-year-old husband at their home.

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says deputies responded to the home at 7:17 a.m. and found the unidentified victim suffering at least one gunshot wound.

Police say the man was responsive when he was transported to The Medical Center in Columbus, Ga.

McGuire turned herself in at the sheriff's office around noon. Russell County Sheriff Tommy Boswell says McGuire has been a corrections officer with his department for seven months.
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Former Officer Bob Ingle Convicted of Raping Child

A Mobile County Jury convicted a former Chickasaw Police Officer of sexually abusing his step-daughter. Bob Ingle was convicted of raping and sodomizing the 10-year-old. For Rebecca McEvoy's family, the verdict has been long overdue.

It took several years for the case to make it to a courtroom. But it took a jury less than two hours to find Bob Ingle guilty of raping and sodomizing his ten year old step daughter, Rebecca McEvoy.

It's a bitter sweet verdict for Rebecca's father.

"Been a long three years and Rebecca finally got justice, and took a pervert off the streets so other kids can be safe," said Aden McEvoy, Rebecca's father.

Rebecca died in a car accident in 2008, before the case could be heard. Her death played a part in the delay because in Alabama, a defendant has the right to cross examine a witness.

So, Assistant District Attorney Ella Byrd called on Rebecca's best friend, and Rebecca's sister to tell her story of sexual abuse. The state showed Rebecca shared with them, the horror she suffered at the hands of her step father.

"I didn't know what the verdict was going to be, if they were going to find him innocent, I didn't know how I would act. When they said guilty, all I could do was look up and say thank you Becca, thank you God," said Nina Tucker, Rebecca's sister.

Bob Ingle, now a convicted child rapist, faces life in prison for raping and sodomizing Rebecca. A little girl whom her father said had a contagious smile.

Ingle will be allowed to remain out on bond until a hearing in February. Judge Michael Youngpeter ordered Ingle to wear a monitoring device and have no contact with children. Ingle will be sentenced February 25, 2010.
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Former Officer Ryan Moore Pleads Guilty to Possession of Marijuana

A former Huntsville Police Officer was sentenced after pleading guilty to possessing marijuana.

Court records showed a small amount of marijuana was found in an equipment bag inside the trunk of Ryan Moore's patrol car.

Moore resigned from the police department and pleaded guilty to charges on September 14th.

Moore, his attorney, prosecution and Moore's friends and family were given a chance to speak before sentencing.

Moore spoke on his own behalf telling the court, "I made a mistake. I didn't turn in the marijuana. I'm sorry to the Huntsville Police Department, my friends and family for dragging them into this. This was truly a misunderstanding."

Moore also explained it's been difficult to find a job with a pending felony charge.

Moore said he has applied to many places but was turned down when the employer found out about his criminal record.

Moore said he is now employed at Publix and found out Friday he passed his managers test.

Moore's friends and family testified Moore knew by 7th grade he wanted to become a police officer.

He graduated from Grissom High School, went on to graduate from Auburn, and then from the police academy.

His father, Douglas Moore told the judge, "I ask for mercy. Ryan has been punished enough. It's been 21 months since he was charged. He was forced to quit the police department."

Prosecutor Don Rizzardi said this has been a hard case.

"I feel Ryan fell under bad influence. He confessed, pled guilty. It takes a man to admit he was wrong. It doesn't make sense to me that he doesn't remember turning in 4 bags of marijuana in his car," he said.

Huntsville Police Internal Affairs Officer also stood before the court.

"It gave us cause for concern but I don't think Ryan Moore belongs in prison," he said.

During sentencing, Judge Karen Hall told Little, "This is not an easy case. I know from what I've read that you must be an upstanding person that made poor decisions. And it seems you were under the influence of a fellow officer whose record wasn't as clear."

Moore was sentenced to a five year split sentence.

He will serve six months at the Madison County jail in active work release.

He has until January 19th to turn himself in.

The balance of his sentence will be suspended. Then he will be placed on a 2 year probation.

The defense has 42 days to appeal.

Officer Jeff Redcross Accused of Theft

A Florence police officer who was terminated Monday was issued a summons Thursday to appear in Florence Municipal Court on a charge of theft of lost property, officials said.

Jeff Redcross, 38, is being represented by Florence attorney Tim Case. Case said the summons is not a warrant and Redcross was not arrested.

"It just summons him to appear in court on the allegations," Case said.

Florence Police Chief Rick Singleton said Redcross' termination had nothing to do with the summons. He said Redcross has filed an appeal with the city's civil service board and is on paid administrative leave while the appeals process continues.

The chief said his recommendation to terminate Redcross' employment was a result of an administrative hearing and was based on a violation of departmental rules not a violation of the law.

"My decision had nothing to do with the summons or what's going on with the court," Singleton said. "We have rules and they are to be followed."

According to the summons, which was issued by the municipal magistrate's office, Redcross is to appear at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Florence City Court.

The charge of third-degree theft of lost property is a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a year in jail and a fine, if convicted.

A person with direct knowledge of the case said Tony Armstead is accusing Redcross of taking money that Armstead claims to have lost on the dance floor of a local nightclub.

According to an incident report filed at the Florence Police Department, the 38-year-old Florence man claimed $300 in $100 bills were taken from him at Side Pockets Billiards on Darby Drive between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Dec. 3-4. The report was filed Dec. 8.

Authorities said Redcross was off duty and was a customer at the business when the theft is supposed to have taken place.

"I've known Jeff Redcross for 17 years. He's enjoyed a good reputation as a UNA football standout, as a radio announcer and as a person in the community," said Case.

Case said this is the first time in his 17 years as a defense attorney that he has ever "defended or been confronted" with a charge like this.

"We look forward to defending this in court and based upon our initial investigations and interviewing the witnesses we have done so far, we feel like we should prevail and Jeff will and should be exonerated of these charges," Case said.

Case said he is also representing Redcross in the termination appeal process.

"We are anxious to present his case before the civil service board," Case said.

Redcross has been a member of the department for 17 years and has been a patrol sergeant for the past three years.

Lt Steven Hanners Charged with Theft

The Eufaula Police Department arrested and charged one of their own on Monday. According to EPD Chief Jim West, Lt. Steven Hanners, who joined the force in 1998, has been charged with a Class B felony for theft of property.

West said the investigation continues and additional charges could be filed. “We are currently examining all of Lt. Hanners’ case files and paperwork.”

According to West, Hanners has been the Eufaula Police Department supervisor over Special Operations and the SWAT team.

“The public trusts us and we are going to be worthy of that trust. We will be spotless” West said. “This must not taint the reputation of other officers or the department.”

Eufaula Mayor Jay Jaxon echoed those sentiments. “I hate that this has happened. I see that the chief was on top of this and has acted on his concerns.”

Officer Andre Ellison Charged with Domestic Violence

Montgomery Police units responded to the 6700 block of Taylor Ridge Road in reference to a domestic violence dispute.

A female complaint indicated that she and her husband, Montgomery Police Officer Andre L. Ellison, were involved in a physical altercation.

After determining that Officer Ellison was the primary aggressor, he was taken into custody and charged with domestic violence in the third degree (harassment).

No injuries were reported.

Ellison was placed on administrative duties as MPD prepares to conduct an internal investigation.

Tuscalossa Officer Accused of Sexual Assault

A Tuscaloosa police officer was put on paid leave Sunday after a victim of an alleged sexual assault identified the officer as the suspect, according to the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

The alleged sexual assault occurred Sunday at 6:45 a.m. in Vance, and the Tuscaloosa Metro Homicide Unit is investigating, the Tuscaloosa News reports. No investigator with the Tuscaloosa Police Department is part of the case, according to a news release.

The officer, whose name was not released, has not been arrested, and is on paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to the Police Department.

Alabama Officer Arrested for Aiding His Brother

The Birmingham News is reporting that a Trussville, Alabama, police officer was arrested for aiding his brother, who is suspected of fatally shooting a Pelham police officer during a late night traffic stop on I-65. The suspect and brother were arrested together by the Hoover Police Department.

The Birmingham News reports that the suspect was observed by a homeowner attempting to break into a vehicle, and was then picked up a short time later by a man in a pickup truck.

The homeowner gave a description of the truck to local police who stopped it and arrested the two a short time later. Both men were being booked into the Shelby County Jail.

The name of the Pelham officer who was fatally shot is being withheld pending notification of all family members.

Officer Jonathan Pratt Arrested for Drug Possession

A reserve Athens police officer arrested over the weekend for drug possession is no longer with the force. The Athens Police Department removed Jonathan Pratt on Sunday. A Limestone County sheriff's deputy arrested Pratt on Saturday after a traffic stop.

The deputy stopped a car Pratt was riding in, and arrested him and the driver for possession of a controlled substance.

Athens reserve officers volunteer with the police department. They are not sworn officers. They work special events, wear a reserve officer badge, carry a gun, and sometimes drive a car. Most of the time, they ride with a police officer.

Athens Police Chief Wayne Harper says it's a shame what has happened.

Limestone County stopped the car Jonathan Pratt was a passenger in Saturday night. The deputy stopped the driver for speeding. Reports say the deputy then found prescription pills in the car.

"It's not a good thing, and it's embarrassing," said Harper. "Mr. Pratt's been with us for about a year. We did an in-depth background on him when we put him on our reserve unit and he checked out well."

Harper says Pratt had seemed like a good fit for the department.

"It's a bad situation," Harper said. "I wish it hadn't of happened."

Chief Harper says they had to take care of the situation.

"As soon as we found out we found out yesterday [Sunday], he was immediately relieved," said Harper. "He's no longer with the reserve program."

Harper says this shouldn't give the reserve program a black eye.

"They're a valuable asset. This in no way is representative of our reserve unit or our police department and i just wish it hadn't of happened," said Harper.

Athens Mayor Dan Williams says the city may evaluate drug testing the reserve officers.

"We do background checks on the people that come to work for us," said Williams. "The reserve officers are restricted in what they can do and they have to be with people who are certified policemen."

The report from the Limestone County Sheriff's Department says Pratt said he has a prescription for the pills found on him. There were other pills found in the car that were unaccounted for.

Chief Harper says Pratt came by the office Monday morning and apologized for embarrassing the police department.

University Officer Webster Simmons Charged with Rape and Sodomy

A Duke University police officer is arrested here in Houston county, accused of raping and sodomizing a female acquaintance.

37-year-old Webster Simmons of Rougemont, North Carolina is charged with first degree rape and sodomy.

The Houston County Sheriff's office says Simmons was in Dothan visiting family this past weekend.

Authorities say Simmons drugged his victim at a local bar, used bondage to subdue her, and then raped her in his truck.

Investigators say they found a whip, handcuffs, and other sexual bondage items in Simmons' car.

The victim claims she woke up during the rape, was handcuffed and had a gag in her mouth.

“This is not the type of rapes and sodomies that we commonly see with this type of bondage and this type of material that have been used during the commission of the rape. So it does disturb us, it makes us wonder if this individual has committed these types of crimes anywhere in the United States where may have been,” said Houston Co. Sheriff Andy Hughes.

Simmons has been suspended by Duke University Police.

His bond is set at $120,000 dollars.
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Former Sgt Faron White Sentenced to 16 Months

A federal judge has imposed a 16-month sentence on a former Decatur police officer who staged his apparent abduction, stole $50,000 from the department and fled to Las Vegas.

The judge in Huntsville sentenced former Decatur police Sgt. Faron White for theft on Tuesday. A co-defendant was to be sentenced afterward.

White already has been in jail for eight months.

White admitted stealing money from his office safe, staging his disappearance and fleeing to Las Vegas in January. Authorities said he had debts from gambling and normal family expenses.

The judge ordered White to pay about $50,000 in restitution to Decatur police.
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Trial for Former Officer Wesley Little Begins

The trial of a former Huntsville police officer accused of allegedly planting drugs in a suspect's car begins today in Madison County Circuit Court.

Wesley Little's trial began this morning with jury selection and opening statements.

Little and fellow former officer Ryan Moore were indicted in May 2008 for attempting to possess a controlled substance, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, tampering with physical evidence and false reporting to law enforcement authorities. Little and Moore both resigned from the police force.

According to a civil lawsuit filed against Little by Quincy Turner, Little attempted to plant marijuana in Turner's car during an arrest in September 2007.

According to the lawsuit: Turner was diving a rental car in Huntsville when Little stopped him about a problem with the vehicle's license plate. Little searched the car and allegedly found marijuana.

Turner was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana, taken to jail and prosecuted in Huntsville Municipal Court. But the city dropped the marijuana charge against Turner on June 16, 2007.

Little resigned from the police department in June 2008 after he was indicted.

According to the indictment, Little allegedly told a fellow officer during another vehicle search on Oct. 29, 2007, "there could be some marijuana inside the vehicle if it needed to be." Officers searched the car a second time and found marijuana, according to the indictment.

Little also was indicted on charges of possession of a pistol with altered or missing serial numbers, tampering with physical evidence and false reporting to a law enforcement agency.

Little, 30, had been with the department since December 2006.

Former Sheriff Bryan Hill & Wife Charged with Domestic Violence

The former sheriff of Lawrence County has been arrested on a domestic violence charge along with his wife.

Bryan Keith Hill and his wife Angela were both charged for Domestic Violence Third Degree.

Deputies were called to the Hill's home in Moulton where the former sheriff and his wife were involved in a verbal altercation.

Deputies say Hill and wife wife continued their altercation despite commands for them to calm down.

Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the altercation.

Hill was taken to the Franklin County jail while his wife was locked up in Lawrence County.

Both spend 12 hours in custody to observe a cool-down period.

Bond was set at $1,000 for both.

Officer Davy Jones Arrested for Choking 15-year-old

An Abbeville police officer has found himself on the opposite side of the law, arrested for allegedly choking a juvenile until he passed out.

The incident took place in the early morning hours of Saturday according to the Henry County Sheriff's office.

Investigators say Davy Jones, 22, was off duty when he assaulted the 15-year-old boy.

The victim's mother signed a warrant Monday morning and Jones turned himself in to authorities.

Jones was charged with reckless endangerment and posted a $500.00 bond.

Abbeville Police Chief Mike Jones placed the officer on administrative leave without pay until further notice. He said the city would continue to seek updates from the Sheriff's Department and would make futher decisions when the investigation is completed.

Jones faces up to one year in jail and a $6,000 fine.