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Crash claims life of Town Creek man

LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A two-vehicle crash at 3:30 p.m. today, Aug. 5, has claimed the life of a Town Creek man. Michael Wayne Montgomery, 34, was killed when the 1993 Honda motorcycle he was operating collided with a 1997 Ford F-250.

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Florence duo arrested on forgery and theft charges

Deidre Moore

FLORENCE–Authorities have arrested Donnie Vandiver and Deidre Moore after they reportedly were found to have used some stolen checks for purchases at three local businesses.

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Arrest made after report of suspicious vehicle

Creighton

FLORENCE–On 7-26-17 at approximately 6:45pm officers received a call of a suspicious vehicle in the church parking lot in the1500 blk of Rickwood Rd. When officers arrived they found Jeffery Creighton asleep in the driver seat of his vehicle. When they approached the vehicle Mr Creighton had a firearm laying in his […]

Arrest made in Florence kidnapping

Juan Rojo

FLORENCE– Police responded to a domestic violence call on N Royal Ave, the victim stated that the offender, Juan O Rojo, 24, of Florence, came to her house early that morning uninvited but she did not allow him in. When she left her residence a few hours later he forced her […]

Arrests made in Florence robbery

Ricky Robertson

FLORENCE–Authorities are working a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon and have made an arrest. The robbery took place in the parking lot of 2424 Roberts Lane. The victims were attempting to sale some items to the two offenders when they were robbed.

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Man arrested after assaulting EMS worker

Cory Morrow

 

FLORENCE–Police have made an arrest following the reported assault of an EMS worker at a local night club.

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Colbert Coroner killed in accident

FLORENCE–The Shoals Area has lost a dear friend today as Colbert County Coroner Carlton Utley died in an accident.

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Florence Man Arrested After Officer Injured During Fight

James Daniel Moss

FLORENCE–James Daniel Moss, 34, of Florence was arrested Wednesday following a trespassing call which led to a fight with officers. Florence police responded to a trespassing call in the area of Glendale and Florence Blvd shortly before 1 pm on Wednesday. Officers arrived to find Moss inside of a business […]

Florence Woman Charged with Chemical Endangerment

Stephanie Kokales

FLORENCE–Stephanie Kokales, 39, of Florence has been arrested and charged following a March 2017 call involving an intoxicated person. On March 17, 2017, officers responded to the Seven Points area of North Florence to an intoxicated person. Upon arriving in the area Kokales was located and found to be under the […]

Former Florence convenience store employee arrested in robbery scheme

Cooper

FLORENCE–Zamera Cooper, 26, of Florence was arrested Tuesday after being indicted by a recent Lauderdale County Grand Jury. The indictment alleges the charge of Robbery 1st.

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Suspect runs into apartments after being handcuffed

Devonte Thompson

FLORENCE–Devonte Thompson, 24, of 629 Hermitage Drive, Florence, was arrested following a reported vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

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NATION’S BEST WEEKEND ANGLERS HEADING TO PICKWICK LAKE FOR 34TH ANNUAL BFL ALL-AMERICAN

 

Winner Will Take Home $120,000, Invitation To 2017 Forrest Wood Cup

FLORENCE – The T-H Marine Bass Fishing League (BFL) is heading to Florence, Alabama, June 1-3 for the 34th annual BFL All-American on Pickwick Lake, when 98 of the best boaters and co-anglers from across the 24-division BFL circuit will cast […]

Authorities make drug arrests after receiving complaint

 

Chazz Taylor

FLORENCE–Authorities arrested Tahlia Cole and Chaz Taylor On Sunday. On 5/28/17 officers responded to a reported drug call in the 300 block of Patterson Street. Upon arriving at the home officers could smell burning marijuana in the area and noticed it coming from an open window on the home. As […]

Authorities make arrest in sexual abuse case

Daniel Keen

FLORENCE–Authorities have made an arrest in a sexual abuse case. According to Florence Police, Daniel Keen was arrested on Friday.

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Police horse “Sorely” will be missed

Sorely and his handler Officer Guy Lambert

FLORENCE– Over the weekend, Florence said goodbye to Florence Police Horse “Sorely.” “Sorely” was placed into service with the department in 2009 and was an asset to the police mounted unit. Sorely passed suddenly on Thursday morning.

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Couple allegedly went on shopping spree with lost card

William Lanon

FLORENCE–The couple is charged following an incident on 04-21-17 where a victim lost her credit card at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Florence Blvd.

Crystal Lanon

After losing the card, the victim contacted her credit card company and found multiple fraudulent transactions. She contacted police and an investigation was opened. […]

Authorities seek public’s help in identifying burglary suspects

 

FLORENCE– Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying the suspects that made off with a large amount of cash and drugs from a local pharmacy.

Monday morning, Florence Police responded to Fred’s located on Florence Blvd near Harris Drive to a reported burglary.

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Florence man dies from electrocution cleaning swimming pool, mother and son injured

FLORENCE-Authorities tell the Shoals Insider a Florence man electrocuted while cleaning his swimming pool has died.

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Florence man killed in crash

FLORENCE — A single-vehicle crash at 1:55 p.m. Friday, May 19, has claimed the life of a Florence man.

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Hearn receives Excellence in Law Enforcement award

Chuck Hearn receiving award

FLORENCE- Congratulations to Detective Chuck Hearn of the Florence Police Department and the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force.