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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle A marked Ozark Police Department cruiser was allegedly recorded traveling at a high rate of speed through an active school zone on Andrews Avenue Friday …
Ozark Police Cruiser Accused of Speeding Through Active School Zone Without Emergency Signals Read More
By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle OZARK— The Ozark City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and addressed several items on its agenda. The council chose …
Ozark City Council Delays FY2027 Budget and Retiree Bonus Votes, Approves Civic Center Concessions Agreement and Unbudgeted Computer Purchase Request by Police Department Read More
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 …
Former Midland City Police Officer Terminated Following Domestic Violence Arrest Involving Striking aWoman in the Face Read More
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, …
Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges, Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Read More
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 …
Suspect Arrested after Domestic Disturbance Investigation Escalates and Leads to Assault of Ozark Officer and High-Speed Pursuit Read More
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
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The Ozark Police Department recognized the retirement of Officer Geoff Jones this week, marking the end of a law enforcement career that spanned more …
Veteran Ozark Police Officer Geoff Jones Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The Ozark Police Department is reminding residents that littering is more than just an eyesore; it is a criminal offense under Alabama law, and …
Ozark Police Announce Increased Enforcement of Littering Laws Read More
UPDATED 9:00 A.M. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle DOTHAN — A juvenile has been charged as an adult after another teenager was shot Wednesday evening …
Juvenile Charged After Teen Shot During Music Video Recording in Dothan Read More
By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle OZARK — The Dale County Commission addressed several administrative and operational matters during its regular meeting Tuesday morning, including approval of a new …
Dale County Commission Approves Solid Waste Resolution, Communications Upgrade Expenditures, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Auction, & More at June 23 Meeting Read More
By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle OZARK—The charge against an Ozark man accused in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy has been upgraded from attempted murder to murder following …
Charges Upgraded to Murder for Man Accused of Shooting Teen Read More
By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle OZARK — A 16-year-old boy who was critically wounded in a shooting Monday night in Ozark has died from his injuries, according to …
Teen Tragically Dies from Injuries Sustained in Monday Night Shooting Read More
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 …
Woman Charged with Attempted Murder after Allegedly Stabbing Man at Ozark Motel Read More
By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MACON COUNTY, Ala. — A tense and disturbing hostage situation involving a former sheriff’s deputy in Macon County, Alabama, ended late Tuesday night with …
Former Macon County, AL deputy held girlfriend and her baby hostage before shotting self in chest; officials say he was fired recently for a domestic violence arrest Read More
Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle OZARK — An outpouring of community support is underway for correctional officers at the Dale County Jail, as residents and local officials come together to …
Residents show support during National Correctional Officers Week Read More