A seven-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges BRIAN DAVID BOERSMA, 48, with two counts of attempted kidnapping, one count [...]]]>
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury late Wednesday indicted a Decatur man on kidnapping and child sex-trafficking charges, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr.

A seven-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges BRIAN DAVID BOERSMA, 48, with two counts of attempted kidnapping, one count of attempted transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and one count of sex trafficking of children by force, fraud or coercion. The indictment also charges Boersma with illegally possessing a Smith & Wesson M&P .40-caliber pistol and both .40-caliber and .380-caliber ammunition as a convicted felon. It further charges that Boersma possessed the pistol in furtherance of a crime of violence – the attempted kidnappings.
“The quick actions of the FBI and the Decatur Police Department thwarted Mr. Boersma’s disturbing plot to effect the kidnapping of two individuals, the result of which could have had dire consequences,” Town said. “Mr. Boersma, and those like him, can expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent by the United States.”
According to the indictment, between Sept. 1 and Oct. 10 in Morgan County, Boersma attempted to kidnap and hold “for ransom, reward and otherwise,” a minor, who was younger than 18, and a second individual identified as “K.S.” In separate counts, the indictment charges that Boersma attempted to transport the minor in interstate commerce for intended criminal sexual activity, and that he attempted to traffic the child, knowing she would be forced into a commercial sex act.
The maximum prison penalty for attempted kidnapping is 20 years. The prison penalty for both attempted transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sex trafficking of children is 10 years to life. The maximum prison penalty for possessing a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon is 10 years. The penalty for possessing a pistol in furtherance of a crime of violence is a minimum of five years in prison.
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the Decatur Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Davis Barlow is prosecuting the case.

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 [...]]]>

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 into her vehicle and took her to his residence, according to police. Rojo reportedly keep her from leaving for several hours, she was able to get away and returned home. At that time she contact law enforcement. The victim and Mr Rojo had been in a dating relationship before this incident happened. While officers were out with the victim other officers located Mr Rojo, he was intoxicated and was arrested for Public Intoxication. Detective Jackson was able to secure warrants for Mr Rojo for Domestic Violence and Kidnapping. Once Mr Rojo is released on the Public Intoxication charge the warrants will be served on him. Mr Rojo is in the Lauderdale County Detention Center for Public Intoxication with a bond of $1,400.00. The Domestic Violence and Kidnapping warrants have a total minimum bond amount of $$26,000.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Kevin Jackson at 256-760-6557 or text a tip to 274637 using key word FPDTIP plus your message.

The Amber Alert has been cancelled. According to authorities, Tad Cummins and Elizabeth Thomas have been located in Northern California. Cummins is under arrest and Thomas has been safely recovered.

A warrant has been issued for Cummins for Sexual Contact with a Minor. The two have been missing and the subject of a [...]]]>

The Amber Alert has been cancelled. According to authorities, Tad Cummins and Elizabeth Thomas have been located in Northern California.  Cummins is under arrest and Thomas has been safely recovered.

A warrant has been issued for Cummins for Sexual Contact with a Minor.  The two have been missing and the subject of a nationwide manhunt since March 13th.

Corey Aris Davis, 27

From the Florence Police Department:

On June 3rd, 2016, the Florence Police Department responded to a rape in the area of Chisholm Road, north of County Road 30 (Church Road). The female victim stated that she was kidnapped by a male she met on the internet and was [...]]]>  

Corey Aris Davis, 27

From the Florence Police Department:

On June 3^rd, 2016, the Florence Police Department responded to a rape in the area of Chisholm Road, north of County Road 30 (Church Road). The female victim stated that she was kidnapped by a male she met on the internet and was forced to complete sexual acts with the man over the course of several hours. Luckily the female was able to escape her capture and contacted police.

Following this incident, on June 18, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious person call in the 4000 block of Chisholm Road. During that call they were informed that a male, dressed in reflective police clothing, had attempted to assault a female but the assault was averted after Sheriff Deputies arrived. The male subject fled the scene.

On June 21^st, 2016, Lauderdale County Animal Control Officer Dwayne Oliver responded to a barking dog complaint near the dead end of County Road 289. Upon the ACO officer’s arrival he observed a white male acting suspicious and contacted St. Florian Police. Sgt. Jason Brewer and Chief Ralph Richey responded to the scene and observed the male who fled on foot. While chasing the man, the officers located a partially clothed female, bound, and laying in the basement of an abandoned house. The female stated that she had met a man on the internet and traveled to a house on Chisholm Road to meet the man. She stated that she was abducted at gun point and forced to complete sexual acts with the man over the course of several hours before being found by police.

Shortly after this incident a multijurisdictional task force was created to investigate this string of serial kidnappings and rapes. The task force was comprised of officers and deputies from the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, St. Florian Police Department, Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Drug Task Force, and Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office. Over the course of the following 10 days multiple search warrants were executed and evidence gathered leading us to today’s actions.

On Tuesday, a special called Grand Jury convened to hear the case prepared by the task force.

The result of this Grand Jury is the indictment of Corey Aris Davis, 27, who resides at 1039 County Road 42 (otherwise known as Danley Road).

Davis is charged with the following: Human Trafficking 1^st , Human Trafficking 2^nd, Kidnapping 1^st, Kidnapping 2^nd, Rape 1^st(2 counts), Sodomy 1^st (2 counts), Sexual Torture, Sex Abuse 1^st, Burglary 1^st (2 counts) and impersonating a Police Officer.