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One Dead Following Shooting Wednesday Morning; Sheriff Mason Bynum Says Suspect in Custody

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle NAPIER FIELD—One person was killed Wednesday morning following a shooting in Napier Field, according to Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum. The shooting was reported shortly …

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Dothan Man Wanted by Police Shot During Chilton County Traffic Stop

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle A Dothan man wanted in Houston County on serious felony charges was shot early Sunday morning after authorities say he “brandished” a firearm during a …

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Shots Reported Near Enterprise State Community College Athletic Complex

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Enterprise State Community College and Enterprise police are investigating after gunfire was reportedly heard Monday morning near the college’s athletic facilities. Campus police officers responded …

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Troy Police Investigate Domestic Shooting, Suspect Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle Troy police are investigating a domestic-related shooting that left a woman injured and the suspected shooter dead Sunday. According to the Troy Police Department, officers …

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Ozark Man Arrested on a Sexual Abuse Charge; Sources Close to Matter Allege Victim is a Minor

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle An Ozark man was arrested Sept. 24 on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse, according to Dale County inmate booking records. Marcus Ruffin, 54, was …

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Former Police Officer Convicted in Civil Rights, Obstruction Case after Using his Position and Power to Sexually Assault Woman Arrested

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle *This report involves details of sexual assault. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, help is available by calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline …

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Assault / Child Abuse / Child Sex Crime / Crime / Human Trafficking / Sexual Assault

Second Woman Sentenced in Case Involving Exploitation of 17-Year-Old

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle A second defendant has been sentenced in a federal case involving the commercial exploitation of a 17-year-old victim, according to federal prosecutors. Chloé Michelle Alexander, …

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One Adult, Two Juveniles Charged in Dothan Shooting and Robbery Investigation

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle DOTHAN, Ala. — One adult and two juveniles have been arrested following a Thursday afternoon shooting in Dothan that police say stemmed from an attempted …

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Ozark Funeral Home Theft Investigation Leads Police Across State Lines; Suspect Awaits Extradition from Florida 

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle An investigation that began with the theft of approximately $15,000 worth of equipment from two separate Ozark funeral homes ended up expanding into a multi-state …

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Enterprise Man Arrested, Charged With Murder in Sunday Brookdale Apartments Shooting

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By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle ENTERPRISE— The Enterprise Police Department has arrested a 25-year-old Enterprise man in connection with the fatal shooting Sunday night at Brookdale Apartments. According to …

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Geneva County Circuit Clerk Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment Alleging $93,000 in Public Funds Misused for Personal Gain

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By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle  GENEVA—A months-long investigation into the Geneva County Circuit Clerk’s Office has resulted in the arrest of Circuit Clerk Ashley Averett Powell, following a grand jury …

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Sheriff: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’ After 28 Dead Dogs Found on Henry County Property

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Abbeville man faces 38 animal cruelty charges after aerial search for stolen property leads investigators to one of the most disturbing neglect cases in recent Henry County history By Jeff …

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