VINEMONT - A Vinemont man has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse.

According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), investigators arrested  and  charged John Paul Adkins, 28, following an investigation in which it was allegedly discovered that Adkins had sexually molested a minor.

The CCSO said the victim is known to the suspect, and that the victim came forward to CCSO investigators after an interview at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC).

“I would like to thank the workers at the Child Advocacy Center for their commitment to keep children safe and to get children out of bad environments," said Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I would also like to thank our investigators who worked on this case.”

Adkins has already made bond.

Top row, l-r: Lijah Blue Bryant, Bradley Allen Hill; Bottom row, l-r: Timothy Justin Kitchens, Elizabeth Ann Smith and Kristen Leigh Tarvin / Cullman County Sheriff's Office

BREMEN - Five people were arrested in the community of Bremen on Monday, after agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and officers with the Cullman Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the area.

According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, 16 grams of methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia, were found during the search.

The five individuals arrested were Lijah Blue Bryant, 40, of Bremen ($3,000 bond); Bradley Allen Hill, 38, of Arab ($2,000 bond); Timothy Justin Kitchens, 26, of Cullman ($1,000 bond), Elizabeth Ann Smith, 42, of Bremen ($1,000 bond); and Kristen Leigh Tarvin, 21, of Crane Hill ($1,000 bond). All five were charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

“I again would like to thank the community members who call(ed) and gave us tips about drug activity in their area because they are often our best eyes and ears to drug activity in the area. I am glad we were able to arrest these suspects before this meth was sold or even used by these suspects or others,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry.  “I would also like to thank the CNET Agents and the Cullman Police Department for the diligence they displayed on this case.”

All suspects are currently being held in the Cullman County Detention Center.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Bates, Mark Anthony, 39

• first-degree receiving stolen property

Blankenship, Dahn Allen Jr., 45

• domestic violence- third-degree harassing communication

Bouldin, Samantha Marie, 27

• bondsman process-possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance

Burley, Desirae Nicole, 22

• failure to appear- third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument

Chambers, Robbie Ray, 39

• harassment

Drummond, Kimberly Ann, 35

• failure to appear- driving while suspended

Hubert, Richard Thomas III, 20

• domestic violence- third-degree harassment

Johnson, Jeremy Julius, 37

• third-degree domestic violence-third-degree assault

Jones, Joshua Eugene, 34

• probation revoked- second-degree receiving stolen property
• probation revoked- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Marsh, Dylan Lee, 18

• unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle

Thomas, Isaac Keeton, 21

• possession of prescription medicine
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Williams, Larry Nathan, 20

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• possession of prescription medicine
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Farley, Jonathan T., 30

• carrying a concealed weapon

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

Editor’s note: The original version of this story, published on Tuesday, Sept. 19, stated that all five suspects were charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. An amendment from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 20 clarified that only Lijah Blue Bryant was charged with that crime.

Top row, l-r: Lijah Blue Bryant, Bradley Allen Hill; Bottom row, l-r: Timothy Justin Kitchens, Elizabeth Ann Smith and Kristen Leigh Tarvin / Cullman County Sheriff's Office

BREMEN - Five people were arrested in the community of Bremen on Monday, after agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and officers with the Cullman Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the area.

According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, 16 grams of methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia, were found during the search.

The five individuals arrested were Lijah Blue Bryant, 40, of Bremen ($3,000 bond); Bradley Allen Hill, 38, of Arab ($2,000 bond); Timothy Justin Kitchens, 26, of Cullman ($1,000 bond), Elizabeth Ann Smith, 42, of Bremen ($1,000 bond); and Kristen Leigh Tarvin, 21, of Crane Hill ($1,000 bond).

Bryant was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Hill, Kitchens, Smith and Tarvin were charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

“I again would like to thank the community members who call(ed) and gave us tips about drug activity in their area because they are often our best eyes and ears to drug activity in the area. I am glad we were able to arrest these suspects before this meth was sold or even used by these suspects or others,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry.  “I would also like to thank the CNET Agents and the Cullman Police Department for the diligence they displayed on this case.”

All suspects were booked into the Cullman County Detention Center.

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Gregory Jerome Lee

BIRMINGHAM - An Alabama man was sentenced Wednesday to 90 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for production of child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town of the Northern District of Alabama.

Gregory Jerome Lee, 54, formerly of Cullman County, Alabama, pleaded guilty in January 2017 to four counts of production of child pornography.  U.S. District Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins presided over the sentencing in Birmingham, Alabama.

According to court documents, beginning in September 1996 and continuing for over a decade, until August of 2007, Lee and his co-conspirators belonged to a group of sophisticated offenders who gathered in secret, password-protected, chat rooms to discuss their sexual interest in minors and the real-life sexual abuse of children being perpetrated by several group members.  Lee and others also used these chat rooms to advertise, distribute, receive, and possess child pornography.  Court documents state that from September of 1996 through December of 2004, Lee sexually abused at least seven different minors and that he frequently produced images and videos depicting his sexual exploitation of these children which he shared with his co-conspirators.

Trial Attorney Ralph Paradiso of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Fortune of the Northern District of Alabama prosecuted the case.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.  Led by U.S. Attorneys’ offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

Image from the Alabama Department of Corrections. Media release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Barker, William Alvin, 51

• failure to appear- attempting to elude

Bouldin, Samantha Marie, 27

• failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• failure to appear- speeding- reasonable & prudent

Calvert, Chaulka Charles 41

• writ of arrest- child support

Doss, Charles James Edward, 49

• judge’s order- court appearance
• failure to appear- second-degree theft of property

Jones, Kevin Doyle, 32

• third-degree forgery (3 counts)

League, Cobie Thomas, 18

• first-degree receiving stolen property
• unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle

Marion, Chasey Rae, 33

• failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine

Marsh, Dylan Lee, 18

• unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle

Stevens, William Shelton, 29

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (2 counts)
• failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Ortiz, Marco A., 30

• violation of probation

Jones, Elishia M. 24

• second-degree theft of property

Shoemaker, Shasa M., 28

• third-degree theft of property

Lee, William B., 39

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Berryhill, Shawn Douglas, 20

• second-degree rape

Blalock, Darrell Wade, 36

• probation revoked- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance

Easterwood, Wallace Brent, 42

• certain person forbidden to possess a pistol
• improper transfer of firearm- providing false information to dealer

James, Michael Wayne, 41

• grand jury- second-degree rape
• grand jury- first-degree rape
• failure to appear- first-degree sexual abuse

Lynn, Larry Gene, 65

• probation violation- third-degree burglary

Rodgers, Sidney Michelle, 21

• disorderly conduct

Cullman Police Department

Smith, Kenneth W. Jr., 41

• first-degree arson

Marks, Jordan A., 21

• failure to appear- insurance violation

Wade, Tracy L., 44

• public intoxication

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN COUNTY - A Russellville man was arrested on Thursday, charged with second-degree rape, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office.

Shawn Douglas Berryhill, 20, allegedly entered a home in Hanceville after communicating with a minor on social media. Berryhill's alleged victim came forward to the CCSO investigators after being interviewed by the Child Advocacy Center.

Because the crime involves a minor, the CCSO will not be releasing additional details, but did say Berryhill may be facing additional charges.

“I continually encourage parents, grandparents and anyone who has control over their children’s phones or social media accounts to check them regularly because predators use all the social media accounts like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, etc., looking for victims,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I would like to thank our investigators and the CAC for their help on this case."

Berryhill is currently being held in the Cullman County Detention Center on a $7,500 cash bond.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 22-24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Allred, William Joseph, 22

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Bray, Amanda Leanna, 26

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- second-degree promoting prison contraband
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Bryant, Lijah Blue, 40

• bail jumping 2- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• bail jumping 2- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• bail jumping 2- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Childers, Matthew Edward, 18

• reckless endangerment

Cloud, Jason Lynn, 39

• probation violation- display obscene material minor (2 counts)
• probation violation- distribution of obscene material

England, Garry Lynn, 55

• harassment

Floyd, Thomas Michael Jr., 32

• contempt of court- violating a protection order

Ivey, Donald Jr. 34

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Marsh, Dylan Lee, 18

• possession of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age
• production of obscene matter containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years of age

second-degree rape

McGregor, Desiree Annette, 27

• public intoxication

Moore, Austin Tyler, 19

• failure to appear- first-degree theft of services

Nail, Halie Nichole, 24

• failure to appear- improper lane usage
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Parsons, John Patrick 25

• brass knuckles
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Roberts, Adam Jeffrey, 24

• reckless endangerment (2 counts)

Sharp, Marshall Clay, 24

• obstructing government operations

Thomas, Cynthia Lynn, 40

• giving false name to law enforcement
• probation revoked- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Wimbs, Avery Nathanel, 19

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Lynn, Dalton L., 26

• violation of protection order

Hale, Jerry L., 57

• fourth-degree theft of property
• third-degree possession of a forged instrument

Hawkins, Paul F., 44

• first-degree receiving stolen property
• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Warhurst, Jodi D., 42

• first-degree receiving stolen property
• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• second-degree promoting prison contraband

Monroe, Mitchell R., 38

• fourth-degree theft of property

Durham, David J., 41

• failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Libell, Jason B. 41

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Haynes, Joshua A., 26

• failure to appear- disorderly conduct

Haynes, Darius N., 23

• DUI

Moore, April B., 38

• fourth-degree theft of property

Thomas, Cynthia L., 40

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- improper tail lights

Stallings, Christi L., 37

• failure to appear- third-degree criminal trespassing

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Dingler, Anthony Brian, 35

• judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Jones, Patrick Eric, 31

• violation protection order

Milligan, Sarah Marie, 24

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Perkins, Anthony James, 25

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Ross, Brandon James, 24

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Twitty, April Puckett, 37

• failure to appear- contributing to truancy (2 counts)

Warren, Robert Lee, 21

• obstruction- using false ID
• second-degree forgery

Cullman Police Department

Washington, Jeremiah J., 21

• failure to appear- third-degree criminal trespassing
• failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• public intoxication

Shikle, William C., 30

• public intoxication

West, Randy J., 40

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Ballard, Joseph A., 33

• failure to appear- fourth-degree theft of property

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Douglas, Nicole Adrienne, 42

• public intoxication

Garner, Weslie Danielle, 29

• judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Godsey, Christopher Hoyt, 43

• third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault (2 counts)

Moore, Joy Renee, 51

• failure to appear- public intoxication

Stiefelmeyer, Carl Albert III, 52

• public intoxication

Cullman Police Department

Kennedy, David W., 33

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Storer, Diane M., 47

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Farrow, Chelsea R., 28

• failure to appear- third-degree theft of property

Hines, Timmy L., 55

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance

Kissock, Robert T., 27

• public intoxication

Goss, Marcus R., 25

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Loggins, Ashley N., 31

• failure to appear- driving while suspended
• failure to appear- expired tag

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Cunningham, Patrick Joseph, 37

• possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
• trafficking in methamphetamine
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana (2 counts)
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Dutton, Anthony Dale, 41

• failure to appear- third-degree criminal mischief

Goodwin, Joseph Grady, 27

• third-degree burglary

Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25

• parole violation/revocation- receiving stolen property

Hamilton, Rickey Joe Jr. 36

• contempt of court- failure to appear/comply/pay

Hill, James Marvin III, 38

• public intoxication

Lynn, Donald Joe Jr., 26

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Marlin, Burl Wayne, 54

• failure to appear- DUI- influence of alcohol

McDonald, Gerald Wilson Jr., 58

• attempting to elude
• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
• failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• trafficking in methamphetamine
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Moore, Paige Malone, 24

• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Riggs, Jennifer Nicole, 28

• judge’s order- chemical endangerment of a child

Cullman Police Department

Johnson, Jordan R., 21

• DUI

Martin, Dustin C., 25

• attempting to elude
• reckless endangerment
• resisting arrest
• driving on wrong side of road
• reckless driving
• driving while suspending
• speeding
• passing in no passing zone

Smith, Devante L., 21

• trafficking
• attempting to elude
• reckless endangerment
• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Evans, Jordan D., 19

• trafficking
• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Boone, Timothy A., 23

• failure to appear- speeding
• failure to appear- insurance violation
• failure to appear- no tag

Lynn, Donald J. Jr. 26

• failure to appear- fourth-degree theft by deception

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

Devante Smith, left; Jordan Evans, right / Cullman City Police Department

CULLMAN COUNTY - Two Birmingham men were arrested by the Cullman Police Department on Wednesday, charged with trafficking illegal drugs.

According to a media release from the CPD, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, the department conducted an undercover operation on County Road 437 in Cullman County, where undercover officers allegedly purchased 5.2 grams of heroin and 2.8 grams of cocaine from Devante Smith, 21 and Jordan Evans, 19. Once the transaction occurred officers attempted to stop the vehicle being driven by Smith. He failed to stop for officers and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit went south on Interstate 65, where officers from the Warrior Police Department assisted the CPD in ending the pursuit near Warrior.

The driver, Smith, was arrested and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs, two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, attempting to elude and reckless endangerment. His bond was set at $1.1 million.

The passenger, Evans, was arrested and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $1.04 million.

“I would like to thank the efforts of investigators Justin Craft and Scott Sanford for their work on conducting this operation,” said CPD Capt. of Investigation, Becky Boyd. “We do not want heroin, crack cocaine or any other illegal drug in our community, and our narcotics investigators will continue to work diligently to pursue and arrest anybody dealing in illegal drug activity in our community.”

Continued Boyd, “I would also like to thank the Warrior Police Department for their assistance in ending the pursuit and making the arrest(s).”

Anyone with information on illegal drug activity is asked to contact the CPD at 256-734-1434 or 256-775-7170.

Smith and Evans remain jailed in the Cullman County Detention Center.

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Patrick Joseph Cunningham, left; Gerald Wilson McDonald, right / Cullman County Sheriff's Office

HANCEVILLE - Two Hanceville men are behind bars following a two-week long investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET).

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, according to a media release from the CCSO, Patrick Joseph Cunningham, 37, and Gerald Wilson McDonald, 58, were arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on County Road 565 near Hanceville. The release stated that CNET agents had information that the homeowner, Cunningham, and another suspect, McDonald, were selling drugs at the residence.

Once agents made entry into the residence, they allegedly discovered ICE, a stronger and purer form of methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia. Cunningham was arrested at the scene.

McDonald was arrested later the same day when he was located at a residence on Golf Course Road. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were allegedly found at this residence as well.  

The CCSO says it seized a total of 45 grams of ICE (meth), marijuana, pills and other drug paraphernalia.

Cunningham was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center on a $261,000 bond.

McDonald was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude. McDonald also had two failure to appear (FTA) warrants for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center on a $258,000 property bond and $6,000 cash bond. 

“This was pretty high-quality meth,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I am glad we were able to arrest these suspects and get the meth before it made it into our community. I would also like to thank the CNET agents for the good job they did on this case.”

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Adkins, John Paul, 28

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use

Burke, Brian Ernest, 37

• third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief

Caffey, Eric Lamar, 23

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• failure to appear- first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana not for personal use

Clifton, Demetrius Jerome, 37

• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Harris, Steven Paul, 38

• probation revoked- attempt to commit a controlled substance crime
• failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
• probation revoked- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Lewis, Christian Noel, 34

• writ of arrest- child support

Spillman, Shawn Michael, 24

• illegal possession/fraudulent use of a credit/debit card (2 counts)

Stiefelmeyer, Carl Albert III, 52

• probation violation- third-degree domestic violence harassment (2 counts)

Walker, Laklee Skye Lashea, 24

• judge’s order- third-degree attempted robbery
• judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Whitfield, Nathan Wayne, 34

• attempting to elude
• resisting arrest
• writ of arrest- child support

Wingo, Pamela Kay, 56

• failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Cullman Police Department

Harbison, Ann M., 34

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Blackwelder, Michael D., 22

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- speeding (2 counts)
• failure to appear- insurance violation

Quick, Alexander D., 23

• public intoxication
• reckless endangerment

Jones, Clinton M., 28

• fourth-degree theft of property

Fitzgerald, Alan R. II, 37

• failure to appear- reckless endangerment

Cleghorn, Melinda R., 50

• DUI

Lewis, Christian N., 34

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 29-Oct. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Boone, John Thomas, 33

• domestic violence- third-degree harassment

Bumpus, Blake Rashad, 25

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Clemons, Frandrica Andrea, 22

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33

• third-degree burglary
• third-degree criminal mischief
• fourth-degree theft of property

Goss, Marcus Ryan, 25

• second-degree receiving stolen property

Graves, Steven Keith, 28

• third-degree burglary

Griffin, George Ervin, 18

• fourth-degree theft of property

Hoang, Phat Thanh, 39

• public intoxication

King, Christopher Eugene, 47

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
• failure to appear- first-degree possession of marijuana personal use
• failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Locke, Joshua Dustin, 33

• first-degree promoting prison contraband

Miguel, Jose Pablo, 32

• illegal possession of alcohol

Moore, Darren Blain, 48

• writ of arrest- child support

Moore, Kristina Leigh, 32

• public intoxication

Morris, Matthew Cambron, 32

• failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Parker, John Fredric, 24

• domestic violence third-degree harassment

Payne, Luther Edward, 52

• write of arrest- child support

Robinson, Jerry Wayne Jr., 39

• failure to appear- unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance

Strickland, Ronnie James, 44

• public intoxication

Tennihill, Jennifer Alicia, 31

• failure to appear- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Velasquez, Marco Tulio, 22

• DUI- .08 BAC or greater

Weaver, Coty Lee, 27

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Wilson, Amanda Renee, 35

• domestic violence- third-degree harassment

Cullman Police Department

McLeod, Christopher J., 31

• failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• failure to appear- public intoxication
• failure to appear- resisting arrest
• failure to appear- improper lane usage

Stevens, Leroy C., 35

• failure to appear- driving without a license
• failure to appear- driving while revoked
• failure to appear- expired tag
• failure to appear- insurance violation

Vance, Charles V., 45

• public intoxication
• disorderly conduct

Dean, Stephanie W., 43

• failure to appear- third-degree theft of property
• failure to appear- fourth-degree theft by deception
• failure to appear- insurance violation

Griffin, James C., 36

• failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence

Taylor, Rashana D., 39

• DUI

Cooper, Albert L., 33

• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia

James, Megan N., 33

• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Easterwood, Skylar M., 24

• unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle (3 counts)
• certain person forbidden to possess a pistol

Manuel, Jacinto M., 20

• DUI

Hanceville Police Department

Arrests made from Sept. 17-30

Speakman, Tyler L., 22

• second-degree bail jumping

Jones, Rachel E., 27

• second-degree bail jumping

Kaucher, Scott A., 56

• second-degree bail jumping

Farr, Jayne E., 35

• second-degree bail jumping

Morris, Jason K., 38

• third-degree domestic violence

Bennett, Ammillious X., 19

• fourth-degree theft of property

Boyd, Lucas A., 30

• second-degree bail jumping

Perkins, Anthony J., 25

• second-degree bail jumping

Floyd, Jeremy D., 35

• second-degree bail jumping

Ballenger, Richard M., 43

• public intoxication

Price, Phillip G., 55

• second-degree bail jumping

Fanning, Warren D., 31

• second-degree bail jumping

Jenkins, Jerry T., 22

• public intoxication

Griffin, Jame C., 36

• second-degree bail jumping

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Bevington, Brian Alan, 50

• failure to appear- driving while revoked
• failure to appear- second-degree forgery

Davis, Michael Jacob, 28

• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Edwards, Terry Eugene, 33

• unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle

Isbell, Rocky Joe, 36

• parole violation/revocation- second-degree assault

Letson, Jenny Marie, 39

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Moore, Kristina Leigh, 32

• public intoxication

Rouse, Sandra Kay, 38

• failure to appear- defrauding secured creditors

Sandlin, Benjamin Caleb, 32

• failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Springer, Larry Keith, 40

• probation violation- first-degree theft of property

Stewart, Brian Wesley, 33

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Sturgeon, William Leroy Jr., 49

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Thursby, Jessica Leigh, 27

• parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Eddings, Catherine A., 35

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Maddux, William T., 27

• failure to appear- DUI
• failure to appear- expired tag
• failure to appear- reckless driving
• failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia

Howard, Caleb C., 28

• failure to appear- fourth-degree theft of property

Bevington, Brian A., 50

• possession of brass knuckles

Alexander, Doris A., 45

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• fourth-degree theft by deception

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

Components of a stolen wrestling ring are loaded onto a trailer by Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long, center, and an inmate, for transport back to Walker County. / Noah Galilee

HANCEVILLE– Here’s something you don’t hear every day. On Wednesday afternoon, the Hanceville Police Department recovered a stolen professional wrestling ring at JC Arena, located on Highway 31 North in Hanceville, following a tip from a local resident.

“We received information that there may be stolen property at the location (JC Arena),” HPD Chief Bob Long said. “Lt. Brannon Hammick made contact with the suspect, who agreed to meet us at the location, where he confessed. Lt. Hammick and Deputy Chief Adam Hadder are the ones who spearheaded this operation, and they did a good job recovering the stolen property and having the suspect confess.”

Long said the ring belonged to Southeastern Pro Wrestling, based out of Nauvoo in Walker County.

“It was stolen from Walker County,” he said. “The suspect took the trailer and all the contents. He confessed and now we are trying to get the equipment back to the owners.”

The HPD is transporting the wrestling ring and multiple metal barricades back to Walker County.

“The Walker County Sheriff’s Office was unable to retrieve and return the property to the owners,” said Long. “So the Hanceville Police Department, along with the assistance of the inmate workers, have loaded the wrestling ring and roughly 25 barricades onto a trailer and we are taking it back to the victims.”

The estimated value of the recovered wrestling ring and barricades is $25,000. Long said the suspect could face other charges, but until the investigation is concluded the suspect’s name will not be released.

“At this time, we are not releasing his name because other items were also discovered which may be connected to other thefts,” said Long.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Ayers, Logan Ashleigh, 21

• second-degree theft of property

Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43

• first-degree receiving stolen property

Formby, James Rodney, 46

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Graveman, Amy M., 40

• failure to appear- DUI

Hollinger, Felicia Renae, 25

• grand jury-  illegal possession of food stamps
• grand jury- public assistance fraud

Holmes, Carol Hankey, 68

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Jenkins, Katrina Sheree, 21

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Martin, Lyneita D., 39

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (2 counts)

Mullins, Caroline Patricia, 41

• unauthorized use of a vehicle

Self, Devyn Blake, 20

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Sparkman, Dustin Ray, 41

• failure to appear- driving while suspended

Wimbs, Liles Neal, 29

• failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Cullman Police Department

Hall, Judy W., 62

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Doss, James E., 72

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Brown, Gary W., 61

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Wise, Barry R., 47

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Wilhite, Wade A., 35

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)
• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Drake, Devron L., 19

• illegal possession of prescription drugs
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hood, Robert C., 59

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Johnson, Matthew L., 33

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

McFadden, Tammy L., 27

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Lynn, Donald J. Jr., 26

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Smith, Devante L., 21

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Duckett, Morgan A., 23

• unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle

Chappell, Sonya O., 23

• attempting to a commit a controlled substance crime

Wilhelm, David M., 24

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Reeves, Ralph E., 57

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Johnson, William N., 59

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Smith, Justin W., 41

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Hardy, William R., 43

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Garrett, Shelby L., 19

• unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle

Eddy, Christy L., 37

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Lewter, Christopher S., 39

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Johnson, Christopher I., 24

• failure to appear- driving with an expired license

Hanceville Police Department

No arrests reported

CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday arrested 24 people while conducting a felony warrant roundup. The suspects were arrested for a variety of charges involving drugs and thefts.

According to a media release from the CPD, most of the charges were drug-related but often drug crimes and thefts go hand in hand.

CPD Capt. of Investigation Becky Boyd said in the release that the roundup was the result of work by investigators, primarily Justin Craft and Scott Sanford, who are dedicated to working narcotic crimes, and a newly formed team of officers focused on suppressing crime in the city of Cullman. The team is made up by officers Trey Higginbotham, Dustin Colburn and Cole Kelley and is led by Sgt. Chris Thomason. Boyd says the team has been working since early summer and has focused on combating drug problems, working in high crime areas and serving outstanding warrants as well as working general patrol during shift shortages.

Those arrested were:

• Robert Clifford Hood, 59, of Holly Pond: two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Morgan Alyssa Jowers Duckett, 23, of Holly Pond: unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle
• Donald Joe Lynn Jr., 26, West Point: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
• Devante Lashaun Smith, 21, of Birmingham: two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Logan Ashleigh Ayers, 21, of Cullman: second-degree theft of property
• Sonya Olivia Sharee Chappell, 23, of Hanceville: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Gerald Allan Bailey, 55, of Eva: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• David Michael Wilhelm, 24, of Cold Springs: second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• William Russell Hardy, 43, of Hayden: three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Christy Lee Eddy, 37, of Hanceville: two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Christopher Shane Lewter, 39, of Hanceville: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
• Devron Drake, 19, of Cullman: illegal possession of prescription drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia
• Wade Alan Wilhite, 35, of Vinemont: three counts unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (Suspect allegedly distributed methamphetamine.)  
• Barry Ray Wise, 47, of Cullman: three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed methamphetamine and marijuana.)  
• James Doss, 72, of Cullman: three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed morphine and hydrocodone pills.)
• Judy Waldrep Hall, 62, of Cullman:  two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed oxycodone pills.)
• Gary Wayne Brown, 61, of Cullman: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed Tramadol pills.)
• Ralph Edwin Reeves, 57, of Welti: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed methamphetamine.) Reeves was on probation at the time of the arrest.
• William Newton Johnson, 59, of Cullman:  two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed methamphetamine and clonazepam pills.)
• Tammy Leigh McFadden, 27, of Berlin: unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (Suspect was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.)
• Matthew Johnson, 33 of Berlin: unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (Suspect was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.)
• Gregory Baskins, 28, of Sheffield:  unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (Suspect allegedly had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.)      
• Rita Ivey, 43, of Foley:  unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (Suspect allegedly had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the time of the arrest.)
• Justin Smith, 41, of Arab: two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (Suspect allegedly distributed methamphetamine.)

The CPD says the new Crime Suppression Team has been responsible for approximately 200 cases, which include some of the warrants served on Tuesday. These cases include undercover drug operations, trafficking and possession of illegal drugs (including methamphetamine, crack cocaine, opiates) and an assortment of other illegal drugs, recovery of stolen property and forgery.

Craft’s and Sanford’s primary responsibilities are working narcotics, according to Boyd. They work all cases involving the theft of medications, follow up on all tips received from the public about illegal drug use, conduct undercover operations including drug buys and search warrants, do surveillance and serve warrants.

Boyd says Craft and Sanford and the Crime Suppression Team often work together in their duties, saying it has been extremely beneficial in the efforts of the department to combat illegal drugs in the community.

The felony warrant roundup was conducted by the Investigative Division and Crime Suppression Team and assisted by Patrol Sgt. Intae Suh and Officer Kelly Hubbard.

“I could not be prouder of the work of all officers involved in this operation,” said Boyd. “We are dedicated to serve our citizens and will continue to be proactive in our efforts to limit criminal activity in our community. I would also like to pass along a message from Investigators Craft and Sanford to anyone selling illegal drugs in our community: ‘Anyone selling drugs in Cullman should know that the warrant book in not empty. Your name may still be on our list and we will be coming to see you.’”

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Pictured above:

Top row, l-r: Barry Wise, Christopher Lewter, Christy Eddy, David Wilhelm, Devron Drake, Donald Lynn, Jr.

Second row, l-r: Gary Brown, Gerald Bailey, Gregory Baskins, James Doss, Judy Hall, Justin Smith

Third row, l-r: Logan Ayers, Matthew Johnson, Morgan Duckett, Ralph Reeves, Rita Ivey, Robert Hood

Bottom row, l-r: Shelby Garrett, Sonya Chappell, Tamy McFadden, Wade Wilhite, William Hardy, William Johnson