Monthly Archives: May 2012
Fairley Elusive
The Detroit Lion’s lineman, Nick Fairley, was arrested in Mobile County on May 27th. He was clocked by a state trooper at the excessive speed of 100mph while driving his Cadillac Escalade. He’s reported by WALA-TV as attempting to elude … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Crimes
Henry County Deputy Arrested
A Henry County Sheriff’s deputy found himself on the other end of the handcuffs this week. Nicholas Cheek of Abbeville is now facing multiple felony charges after being arrested by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation on May 30. Cheek had … Continue reading
Posted in Property Crimes
Police Step Up DUI Enforcement Over Memorial Day Weekend
Gas prices broke record highs for the first quarter of the year, putting strain on many household budgets, but that won’t stop the large number of Americans who can’t wait to get out of town and travel this holiday weekend. … Continue reading
Posted in DUI
Who Gets The Dog?
Custody cases involving pets are on the rise across the country. They have become so common, there is even a book available about how to co-parent a pet with your ex, titled, “What About Wally?” (See the book here.) Although … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce
Reducing Sexual Victimization Behind Bars
According to a survey done by the Justice Department which questioned former state and local prisoners, nearly one in ten admitted they were sexually victimized at least once in prison by other inmates or prison staff. Sexual victimization was defined … Continue reading
Posted in Violent Crimes
Alabama Considering Bill to Make Divorcing Parents Complete Educational Program
The Alabama House of Representatives is considering a bill that would make it mandatory for divorcing couples with at least one minor child to complete a four-hour “marriage dissolution education program” prior to filing for divorce. Both parents would be … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce
Meth Lab Explosion Leads To Arrest
On May 5, Dothan police and fire fighters responded to a meth lab fire at the InnTown Suites hotel. Officers arrested 38-year-old Christopher Shane Hutton on arson and meth manufacturing charges. Dothan Police Department’s narcotics supervisor Sgt. Jason Adkins said, … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Crimes
Henry County Drug Arrest
On April 27, Henry County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Georgia residents on felony drug charges, after pulling a vehicle over for a routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 431. Richard Minter, 42, and Lacole Boles, 35, who are from McDonough, … Continue reading
Posted in Drug Crimes
