Alabama crime

A Melinda Chance Lee, 60, will spend the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated child abuse, prosecutors said. She received the maximum sentence …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Two Birmingham men, a father and son, have been indicted on charges of alleged Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud and tax evasion, Alabama Attorney General Steve …

CLAY COUNTY, Ala. — Four individuals were arrested following a Clay County drug investigation in the city of Lineville, authorities said. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said its Narcotics Division …

A late-night search warrant executed by the Walker County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Vincent Wade Yarbrough, who is now facing multiple drug-related charges. Authorities said Yarbrough …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 22-year-old Birmingham man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old earlier this month. The Birmingham Police Department …

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — A 46-year-old man was taken into custody earlier this month following a coordinated narcotics operation in Birmingham. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, members of …

(SHELBY COUNTY, Ala.) — On the morning of Jan. 30, 2026, investigators with the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on the 100 …

(CULLMAN, Ala.) — A 50-year-old Arab, Alabama man was arrested on drug trafficking charges in Cullman County Monday, February 9. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were attempting …

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — A Georgia man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 in checks from individuals and businesses in Shelby County. Troy Gonzales, of Decatur, Georgia, …

MOBILE, Ala. — Two women wanted in connection with an organized retail theft at a Dollar General store have been arrested, Mobile Police announced. Rayjah Johnson and Raygen Johnson, both …