Andalusia star news police Darrell McMann said in a release that Marcella Boartfield, 53, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kaden Makenzie Bryant was arrested and charged with two counts of violation of probation. “I didn’t actually apply for the job,” she said. Jan 13, 2025 · A two-vehicle crash Sunday, Jan. He was presented the award during Tuesday’s meeting of the Andalusia City Council. When Andalusia Police Department officers executed the welfare check on Tuesday, they found the man, Edward Neff, along with three adult females, a […] Mar 1, 2025 · Elizabeth Rose Mitchell, 24, of Andalusia, pled guilty this week to first degree burglary for her role in an October 2023 home invasion and shooting in Gantt. […] Jun 3, 2024 · A woman was arrested in Andalusia Sunday in connection to the death of a stabbing death in Tennessee. Mar 8, 2024 · City officials said officer disciplined for actions during the call; find no evidence of racism in reviewing incident An Andalusia Police Officer is facing accusations of harassment and racial discrimination after an incident at the accuser’s home on Feb. February 3 Charles Brandon McCarty was arrested and charged with fourth degree theft of property. Al McGraw said there was enough evidence on the phone to send him and Investigator Aaron Rodriguez of the […] Jun 7, 2024 · The Andalusia Police Department is warning local residents to use extreme caution when using social media to find rental property after they have investigated several cases of fraud. “Burglary I is a violent crime, and Mitchell and her co-defendants shot and nearly […] Mar 25, 2024 · The Andalusia Police Department is investigating an altercation that occurred in a parking lot on South Cotton Street near Off the Trax early Sunday morning. Anthony Hattaway on D Shift, which is supervised by Lt. Daniel Edward Bryant was arrested and charged with harassment. “I applied for a different position that I know now I couldn’t have done. Following the plea, Smith was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Shane Darnell Jackson was logged into the county jail as a hold for another agency. During contact with the driver, Melinda Chance Lee, Harris obtained consent to search the vehicle. Wyatt Vogail Sexton, 32, of McKenzie was arrested for felony attempt to elude, driving under the influence, and reckless endangerment. March 24 Jamieson Deontaye Bennett was arrested and charged with two counts of third degree domestic violence. Alice Donaldson of the Andalusia Police Department will end a 25-year-plus career she began quite by accident. “The Florala Police Department received some great news when it was determined that ownership of Bella, K9 partner of former Assistant Chief Paul Adams was being transferred […] May 15, 2015 · See a life jacket inside of a boat? Wear it. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter At a press conference Friday, Opp Police Chief Mike McDonald […] Mar 3, 2021 · A member of the Andalusia Police Department is the recipient of the Crimestoppers’ Officer of the Year in Andalusia for his efforts in saving a newborn baby during Hurricane Sally. Sep 13, 2023 · Kody Taylor of the Andalusia Police Department has come full circle after he received a promotion to the position of sergeant from Chief Paul Hudson on Friday, Sept. Officer Camron Ragland was on patrol in mid-September when he responded to […] Aug 25, 2022 · An officer with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency who was facing misconduct charges has died from an apparent suicide. In addition to his work with the GPD, Harris is currently employed with the Covington County Sheriff’s Office as an agent with the 22nd Judicial Circuit Feb 3, 2025 · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. Ballard […] 6 days ago · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. The APD was called to the scene at about 12:30 a. Police Chief Paul Hudson said the APD executed a search warrant on Packer Avenue on Dec. The accident occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:22 p. Crime fighting? There’s now an app for that – or at least one for local residents as the Andalusia Police Department announced Tuesday it is partnering with LiveSafe to offer a mobile app to report emergencies and anonymously report crime tips. Sunday. Larry Anderson and LaShay Brundidge, both of Andalusia, were charged with possession […] May 21, 2011 · Circuit Judge Lex Short will hear the case against a former Andalusia Police Department officer charged in 2008 with a number of drug offenses and solicitation during next week’s criminal court term. Taylor has served as a police officer for the last nine years including four with the APD. The City of Andalusia has a memorandum of understanding with what Mayor Earl Johnson calls “hot prospect” for the bottom floor of the First National Bank building. While on patrol, Officer […] Aug 9, 2016 · Andalusia Police Department’s “Officer of the Week” is Patrol Officer Cole Mock. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter During the search, Harris located in […] Aug 21, 2014 · The former T. 12, and located marijuana and Xanax. Jan 20, 2025 · Andalusia police arrested 25-year-old Ansar Allah Lane after executing a search warrant Friday at a home at the Andalusia Estates apartment complex. 8. Brett Holmes, now of APD; Police Chief Paul Hudson; Capt. The Marine Patrol Division is teaming up with boating safety advocates across the nation and from Canada from May 16-22 […] Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Andalusia, Alabama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Sunday, 911 dispatch received multiple 911 hang-up calls from a male subject who is known to local law enforcement. All are wanted in connection to thefts in area Walmart locations. Charles Wesley Duke was arrested and charged with third degree domestic violence. Longtime law enforcement officer and retired Opp Police Chief Bill Shaw spoke at yesterday’s law enforcement memorial ceremony. R. APD Police Chief Paul Hudson and his command staff selected McGraw for the award, which was presented by Capt. Laquinta Wyvett […] Nov 10, 2018 · Investigation spurred by August drive-by shooting Three people were arrested Thursday on drug charges after a months-long investigation that followed a drive-by type shooting on Oak Street in August. In an impromptu press conference Thursday afternoon at the Brewton Police Department, Chief Monte McGougin said […] Apr 19, 2018 · Next week, Lt. Lt. Their youngest daughter, Banks, (10), attends Andalusia Elementary School. A deputy was dispatched to […] Aug 2, 2024 · A Red Level woman was killed in a head-on collision Thursday in Okaloosa County, Florida while another driver involved was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter. Cender began his career in law enforcement in 1999. Del Marsh, president pro tem of the Alabama Senate based on the recommendation of Spencer Collier, director of Homeland Security. Officers with the Andalusia Police Dept. Sep 11, 2023 · The body of a man who apparently fell into Point A Lake on Sunday morning was recovered by local officials. Harris, who was appointed to the position in late March, has served the GPD for 10 years and is now head of the department. Officer Mock has more than six years […] Dec 23, 2024 · The Andalusia Police Department has charged two people with drug-related offenses after finding narcotics during a execution of a search warrant. 23, prompting an apology from city officials and disciplinary action against the officer. 14. , was recognized Monday night as the Andalusia Police Department’s officer of the year in a program hosted by Opp AMVETS Post 23. ALEA officials said they were notified of Ballard’s death on Wednesday, August 24. The council also abated two properties located on Lowe Avenue […] Mar 23, 2024 · Nationwide vendor will train officers on latest city, state, federal laws The Andalusia Police Department will implement new and ongoing training for its officers utilizing a nationwide system that is continuously being updated to help law enforcement personnel stay up-to-date on city, state and federal policies. Christopher Lee Johns, 51, who was convicted of second degree rape in 2021, […] May 19, 2020 · Long-time police officer Ken Harris has been named chief police. Michael Ryan Jones had served as the police chief in Brookside, Alabama until he resigned in January 2021 following reports of the small town’s aggressive policing drew the attention of local and state […] Apr 21, 2025 · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. City officials said officer disciplined for actions during the call; find no evidence of racism in reviewing incident An Andalusia Police Officer is facing accusations of harassment and racial discrimination after an incident at the accuser’s home on Feb. No […] May 21, 2024 · A former Alabama police chief pleaded guilty last week to impersonating a public servant during a 2022 traffic stop in Covington County. The department’s K9 officer and assistant police chief, Paul Adams, died last month. Speaking to the Kiwanis Club on Monday, the mayor said that the prospect, a restaurant, “is not the kind of restaurant Big Mike’s is. January 27 Victoria Leigh Davis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (alcohol). ) One person was killed in a shooting incident Tuesday night in Covington County. Burk was found and arrested in Andalusia […] Apr 1, 2025 · An Andalusia woman was arrested March 31 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Two other suspects have been arrested in the case. An Andalusia woman at the center of an alleged unlawful arrest in February formally filed a federal lawsuit April 25, 2024 Feb 17, 2025 · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. According to Gantt Police Chief Ken Harris, Covington County 911 received a call at approximately 8:30 a. Dec 4, 2023 · Opp police are seeking a teenager for his alleged involvement in an attempted murder in November. Amy Kathleen Caudle, 31, of Andalusia, was charged Thursday with two counts of second degree rape and three counts of second degree sodomy. The Thursday arrests stemmed from a three-month operation by the 22nd Circuit Judicial Drug Task Force and the District 8 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. With smartphones, tips, evidence go directly to dispatcher at APD. Erica Skipper, 28, died […] Dec 20, 2019 · The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Troopers to patrol Alabama roadways and bolster enforcement efforts to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities. Empriss Tamia Johnson was arrested and charged with two counts of failure to appear. Gregory “Al” McGraw Jr. Circuit Judge Lex Short received Mitchell’s plea, and she was sentenced to 25 years. The city council approved Tuesday to enter into a […] May 6, 2024 · (Editor’s Note: This story is updated to include additional information provided by the Andalusia Police Department. April 21 Waylon Dewayne Adams was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle with force/carjacking. Paul Dean of APD; and Circuit Judge Ben Bowden, former DTF prosecutor. According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, in the early hours of the pre-daylight Sunday morning, CCSO units along with Andalusia and Gantt police departments responded to the area of Stillman Road upon receiving an initial call to the Covington County E-911 regarding […] Apr 18, 2024 · The Covington County Incident Response team joined members of the Andalusia Police Department at a residence on Snowden Drive Thursday afternoon. Special Agent Senior Scotty Ballard, 51, of Andalusia was assigned to ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation Vice and Special Operations, Narcotics Unit. Brett Holmes, who supervises APD’s criminal investigation division, where […] May 22, 2020 · Depa1rnent said. Sgt. From left are DTF Commander Mark Odom; Capt. Public Information Officer Sgt. She is being […] Oct 6, 2021 · These men worked together when the 22nd Judicial District Task Force was formed in 2000 and shortly thereafter. The equipment will be sold on govdeals. The extended holiday travel period will be from […] Feb 27, 2025 · Opp Police Department Chief Kevin Chance recently attained certification as a Certified Law Enforcement Executive through the State of Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC). m. Darrell Wayne Bush III was arrested and charged with two counts of violation of probation. He became an APD officer on July 31, 2023, and graduated from the Alabama Police Academy’s 178th Session in Selma on Dec. Miller teacher arrested Wednesday for an alleged sexual relationship with a student has allegedly confessed and is back in Brewton, and new details in the case paint a deeply disturbing image of the alleged crimes. District Attorney Walt Merrell expressed gratitude for the […] Mar 3, 2025 · The Alabama Bureau of Investigation will investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, March 2, in the Red Level area. It was reported to law enforcement that the male victim had submerged underwater and failed to resurface. According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Oscar Pugh Road, off of Babbie Road, at approximately 8 p. , by telling them she’d take Gray’s cell phone and let tl1ern split whatever money they retr·ieved from him during the course of a robbery, rep01ts said. They called me back in and asked if I would be a police officer. Deonta Donell Clay was arrested and […] Jan 25, 2025 · Snow began falling Tuesday and continued through the remainder of the day, bringing history-making snowfall to some areas across south Alabama. The child had a phone that was her mother’s old phone. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, at approximately 4 a. , 22, of Andalusia, pled guilty Thursday to first degree burglary for the 2023 home invasion at a Gantt residence. News Andalusia woman files lawsuit against police officer, city after alleged unlawful arrest. John William […] Feb 25, 2025 · The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday agreed to surplus vehicles and equipment no longer in use by the Andalusia Police Department. Roger Cender has been selected as this week’s Officer of the Week at Andalusia Police Department. Shaw said that District Attorney Walt Merrell recently asked officers why […] Mar 31, 2025 · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. , […] May 2, 2024 · Sgt. Kaitlin […] Jun 10, 2024 · The Andalusia Police Department’s two newest officers, Sydney Danford and William Lewis, recently graduated from the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center in Selma. Carmen Alana Jowers Montgomery […] May 28, 2024 · Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Gantt on Sunday. While executing the search warrant, police came in contact with Lane, for whom they had warrants. Markell […] Nov 1, 2016 · Sgt. “Our goal is simply to save lives,” ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said. Dec 10, 2024 · A Covington County man who led Andalusia Police Officers on a high-speed chase through the city has been sent to prison after his probation was revoked in a hearing last week. Jody Scott said there have been four or five cases in the past three months in which locals searching for a rental were contacted by someone alleging to live May 28, 2024 · District Attorney: Woman will be deported after her sentence Recently, Kerry-Ann Morgan, 42, of Jamaica, pled guilty to charges related to the assault of a local police officer nearly one year ago, according to the Covington County District Attorney’s Office. Gantt’s son, Dallas, and his wife Anna, are both police officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department. An attorney representing […] 4 days ago · Andalusia Star-News, three other south Alabama newspapers, sold to Schumacher family May 1, 2025 Covington County Quilters’ Guild to host Quilts by the Lake; selling tickets for charity quilt 1 day ago · Ramone Tyvon Smith Jr. Williams, 20, of Crest- view, allegedly convinced three Andalusia, Ala. According to Alabama CrimeStoppers, the Opp Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Jakellus Arnez Lane. He previously worked with the Alabama State Troopers […] May 18, 2017 · Longtime law enforcement officer and retired Opp Police Chief Bill Shaw spoke at yesterday’s law enforcement memorial ceremony. Shaw shared what made him become a police officer, remembered some fallen officers, and spoke about different things that happened during his tenure in law enforcement. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter Throughout his career, Cender has worked in the capacities of corrections officer, patrol officer, narcotics and criminal investigator, and currently […] Jul 13, 2013 · Police have taken 15 alleged drug dealers off the city streets in Opp. 12, claimed the life of a young child and resulted in four others being injured, including two other children. William Earl Taylor was arrested and charged with distribution of a controlled substance. According to local law enforcement, the threats against one or more local schools — including Andalusia, […] Arrests Arrest Reports for April 14-20, 2025. Nov 20, 2019 · Their middle daughter, Cape, (14), is a two-sport athlete for the AJHS Lady Bulldogs. Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 27; Courtney Lee Porter, 33; and Frank Cortez McQueen, 45, all formerly of Andalusia, were convicted of murder, felony murder and first degree burglary. Chief Paul Hudson said the two officers are currently participating in the department’s 16-week field training program to further prepare them to work solo. To achieve this prestigious certification, Chief Chance completed 240 hours of executive training in law enforcement, further demonstrating his dedication to enhancing his knowledge and Feb 10, 2025 · NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. Katrina Denise Howard was arrested and charged with grand jury indictment. On Tuesday, Gantt Police Officer Ken Harris conducted a traffic stop on Oakey Streak Road in Gantt. Across Covington County, communities remained snowed-in as county and city roads and bridges began to close Tuesday and were deemed impassable through much of the week. ) Area law enforcement agencies responded to potential threats against area schools and have arrested one juvenile on charges of making a terrorist threat. Sunday to report that a white male, 38, of Covington County had fallen off a pier into Point […] Feb 12, 2024 · Inspired by law enforcement during his younger days, Ethan Hammon’s dream to serve and protect his community has come full circle as an officer with the Andalusia Police Department. Officer Mock, a resident of Geneva County, has been employed at Andalusia Police Department since 2014. Two people were injured as a result of both the altercation and shots fired during the altercation. Jessica Marie Bush was arrested and charged with violation of a family violence protection order. Nicole Christine Burk, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was wanted by the Shelbyville (Tennessee) Police Department for criminal homicide in a stabbing Saturday that led to the death of Ronald Wade Travis. Jamey Wismer of APD; Capt. The equipment includes three White Chevrolet Tahoes, camera equipment, lightbars, siren control, light bars, and radar antennas. Eight years ago, […] May 5, 2003 · The resolution passed unanimously by the council was put forward at the request of Police Chief Bill Shaw who approached the council at the previous meeting. In a letter to the council, Shaw stated that he had been contacted by the E-911 center in Andalusia and asked to provide a current copy of the new city limits and police jurisdiction. , the Drug Task Force, the Covington County IRT, Opp Police Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement […] Oct 15, 2014 · The Florala Police Department’s K9 unit will continue, Police Chief Sonny Bedsole announced this week. Andalusia Police Chief Wilbur Williams has been appointed to the municipal law enforcement seat on the state’s Homeland Security Task Force. NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. com. Andrew Schneider. Apr 5, 2025 · A Covington County jury this week returned guilty verdicts for three people in the murder of Micah Coon in 2020. Covington County officials said on Friday that ice […] Mar 27, 2025 · A Milton man is behind bars in Andalusia after an 11-year-old spending spring break here disclosed to friends she had to do inappropriate things. In total, 98 stories have been published about Andalusia, Alabama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Investigator William Boswell said the known suspects are Shaquille Kentarius Lee, who is wanted on one local felony warrant and has four other active felony warrants; and […] Feb 12, 2025 · A welfare check this week on a homeless family camping near Walmart led to the arrest of a registered sex offender for violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). April 14 Tina Louise Abbott was Apr 22, 2025 · A 20-year-old male was the victim of a drowning incident on Point A Lake Monday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle head-on collision occurred in the area of State Road 189 (Galliver Cutoff) and Stanley Lane in Baker. The APD was investigating a case of failure to register as a sex offender and learned the suspect had several weapons. He is currently working under the direction of Sgt. The Covington County District Attorney’s Office said evidence showed that Smith’s female co-defendants arranged a visit to the victim’s home where […] Andalusia Star News. McMann said on Monday at approximately 1:50 a. Timothy Stallworth. During the search, officers found marijuana and methamphetamine. […] May 25, 2017 · Gantt Police recently arrested two people on drug charges. on Alabama Hwy. The appointment was made by Sen. after receiving reports of shots […] Mar 5, 2011 · The Andalusia Police Department confirmed in a press conference Friday afternoon that there are three student victims in the rape and sodomy case against an Andalusia Middle School teacher. 55, near the 45-mile marker, approximately 7 miles north of the Red Level city limits in Covington County. Both Danford and Lewis did well in the […]. A […] Andalusia Star News. “There’s really no justifying why this happened,” said Crestview Police Maj. Dillon Drake Murry was logged into the county jail as a fugitive from justice. February 10 Brandi Justina Bell was arrested and charged with failure to appear. Brayden Bryce Jowers, 20, of Opp is charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, a Class B felony which carries a $100,000 bond; four counts of […] Mar 5, 2025 · (Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include additional information, including the identity of the victim. Andalusia Star News. William Martin Gray III was arrested and charged with bond revocation. The Covington County Drug Task Force arrested Joshua Chad Wood at an Andalusia motel during an undercover operation conducted in June of 2008. Lane is described as a black male, standing 6-feet, 2 […] Mar 11, 2025 · The Andalusia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two suspects and identifying two others. That’s what troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division want boaters to keep in mind as the summer boating season approaches. April 14 Tina Louise Abbott was arrested and charged with two counts of reckless endangerment and driving under the influence (controlled substances). According to the River Falls Police Department, a distress call from the Point A swimming area was received at approximately 3:36 p. The assault took place in July 2023 and Morgan has remained in the Covington County […] Jun 14, 2024 · An Opp man is being held in the Covington County Jail on nine charges and a total bond of $220,000 after he shot into an occupied vehicle Wednesday afternoon. qinbesuojilikmglstjkndynguhlsvhsyfifscqcgqjqtcxaifevusgjvbmxmbrmaoyovf