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Former Midland City Police Officer Terminated Following Domestic Violence Arrest Involving Striking aWoman in the Face

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle MIDLAND CITY — A Midland City police officer arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges is no longer employed by the department after refusing to participate …

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Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges, Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

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By Jeff Devine A police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charges earlier this week. According to the Dothan Police Department, …

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Chronicle Exclusive: Suspect’s Family Describes Long Battle With Schizophrenia, Says it Contributed to His State of Mind Leading up to the Assault, Pursuit in Ozark

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— The family of William Christopher Pearson, the man charged following an incident that allegedly escalated into an assault on an Ozark police officer …

Chronicle Exclusive: Suspect’s Family Describes Long Battle With Schizophrenia, Says it Contributed to His State of Mind Leading up to the Assault, Pursuit in Ozark Read More
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Suspect Arrested after Domestic Disturbance Investigation Escalates and Leads to Assault of Ozark Officer and High-Speed Pursuit

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Suspect Arrested After Ozark Officer Suffers Fractured Nose During Domestic Disturbance and Pursuit By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK— A 32-year-old Ozark man is facing felony charges after authorities …

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UPDATED: Domestic Disturbance Leads to High-Speed Pursuit, Officer Assault in Ozark; Suspect Reportedly in Custody, According to DCSO Source

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ***UPDATED at 1:40 p.,. on Sunday, July 26, 2026. According to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect wanted in this case was just …

UPDATED: Domestic Disturbance Leads to High-Speed Pursuit, Officer Assault in Ozark; Suspect Reportedly in Custody, According to DCSO Source Read More
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Rideshare Driver Allegedly Refused to Let Passenger Leave Until She Complied With Sexual Demands; He is Rewarded with Free Ride to Jail & Sexual Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment Charges

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle DOTHAN— It’s a truly terrifying story, one that happened right here in the Wiregrass. A Dothan man has been arrested after police say he …

Rideshare Driver Allegedly Refused to Let Passenger Leave Until She Complied With Sexual Demands; He is Rewarded with Free Ride to Jail & Sexual Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Read More
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Two Suffer Gunshot Wounds, Another Injured in Assault Following Disturbance at Enterprise House Party

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By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle ENTERPRISE—A house party intended to be a joyful event turned tragic Saturday night in Enterprise. Two individuals suffered gunshot wounds and another person …

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Woman Charged with Attempted Murder after Allegedly Stabbing Man at Ozark Motel

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK—A woman is behind bars after a violent incident late Friday night. She was arrested on an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing a …

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Domestic Violence Incident Reported in Newton; Investigation Ongoing

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle NEWTON— Deputies and local law enforcement responded to a possible domestic violence situation near Hartford Street in Newton following an emergency 911 call on …

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