Tyler Hudson, who was arrested for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II in March, on Tuesday was denied youthful offender status in the crime. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)

CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Tyler Hudson, who was arrested with Andrew Maresh in March for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, Jr., saw his motion for youthful offender (YO) status denied by Circuit Judge Martha Williams, according to a source inside the courthouse.

At the time of their arrests, Maresh was 19 and Hudson was 20.  Defendants who are younger than 21 at the time of the offense with which they are charged can qualify for YO status, but courts have discretion in their decisions under Alabama Code Section 15-19-1.  YO status focuses on rehabilitation of the offender, and keeps the crime off the offender’s public record, even in the case of a conviction. If a defendant qualifies as a YO, the penalty of a guilty verdict can be significantly reduced, with prison sentences not to exceed three years.

YO requests often consider the defendant’s prior criminal history, role in the offense, seriousness of the offense and potential for rehabilitation, among other factors.  

Maresh pleads not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect

Maresh also applied for YO status over the summer, and saw his request denied on Aug. 14.  A short time later, he added to his initial not guilty plea an additional plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.   Williams ordered Maresh to undergo an outpatient evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist from the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.  His case is currently continued pending the outcome of that evaluation.

Osborn’s body was found buried on the Fairview property of Susan Winton Smith, Maresh’s grandmother, on the afternoon of March 26, 2018.  Court documents revealed that Osborn died of a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Hudson and Maresh were arrested and charged with murder that evening.  Smith was later charged with hindering prosecution, and more recently with murder in the case.

A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office report available on Alacourt indicates that Maresh claimed that Hudson pulled the trigger, and that he had nothing to do with the murder.  Maresh later changed his statement to say that he had helped bury the body but continued to deny involvement in the murder.

Background:

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/08/15/maresh-denied-youthful-offend...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/07/20/grandmother-indicted-murder-h...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/07/03/suspects-daniel-osborn-murder...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/04/16/grandmother-suspect-osborn-mu...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/28/gentry-speaks-about-fairview-...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/27/update-2-charged-murder-after...

www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/26/body-missing-man-found-buried...

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Johns, Taylor N., 20

• reckless endangerment
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Rodgers, Joshua A., 33

• third-degree criminal trespassing
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Reeves, Dana L., 38

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

Freeman, Logan L., 29

• fraudulent use of a credit or debit card (2 counts)

Freeman, Breanna R., 28

• fraudulent use of a credit or debit card (2 counts)
• unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle

Walker, Joseph M., 29

• violation of a protection order

Still, Bonnie Q., 50

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• illegal possession of prescription drugs

Dunn, Mark W., 49

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

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 17-19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

Brown, Cody Weston, 27

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
• second-degree assault
• attempting to elude

Campbell, Jake Austin, 21

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Curington, Justin Eugene, 32

• first-degree theft of property
• first-degree escape

Fuller, Evan Jon Craig III, 22

• improper lane usage
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

League, Cobie Thomas, 19

• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Lindner, William Adam, 61

• FTA- failure to signal
• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Moody, Joe Louis Jr., 38

• attempting to elude
• no tag/ tag not plainly visible
• probation violation- first-degree receiving stolen property
• probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Parker, Chad Stephen, 34

• FTA- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle

Parsons, John Patrick, 26

• first-degree theft of property
• second-degree escape

Sellers, Margaret Denise, 44

• obstructing government operations
• FTA- public intoxication

Wagner, Steven Matthew, 25

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

Brown, Paul Alan Jr., 33

• GJ- first-degree theft of property

Campbell, Arielle Madison, 19

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

Cannon, Cullen Rayford, 34

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

Cornelius, Ronnie Lee, 59

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Kaucher, Scott Albert, 57

• GJ- failure to register/establish SORNA

Pace, Hunter Lane, 19

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (3 counts)
• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Self, Jordan Dewayne, 23

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

Stallings, Brandi Elizabeth, 36

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Thompkins, Daniel Ray, 19

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

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Billings, Kevin Dwayne, 46

• second-degree bail jumping- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Brock, Tonya Lynn, 41

• FTA- trafficking in methamphetamine

Carlisle, Susan Lyn, 47

• menacing

Carlisle, Terry Wayne, 52

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Cruce, Justin Ray, 32

• probation violation- first-degree theft of property
• probation violation- second-degree theft of property

Leeth, Charles Dameon, 33

• probation violation- first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument

Martin, Timothy Shane, 35

• third-degree domestic violence

Overton, Joseph Randell, 27

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• public intoxication

Cullman Police Department

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Talley, Regina F., 37

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Owens, Joseph M. Jr., 37

• obstruction/using false ID

Henry, Jessica C., 38

• FTA- insurance violation

Flanigan, Sharonda L., 50

• fourth-degree theft of property
• FTA- driving without a license

Collins, Brenda D., 36

• fourth-degree theft of property

Budweg, Meagan L., 31

• public intoxication

Stiefelmeyer, Carl A. III, 53

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Smith, Debra J., 56

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

Sears, Bridget N., 32

• resisting arrest

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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Joshua Finley (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)

Update 9-21-18 8:45 a.m.

The CCSO is actively searching for the shooting suspect, identified by as Joshua Finley.

Finley is a white male, 31 years old, 6' tall, 230 pounds

Finley was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt.

He was last seen between Crosshaven Church and Cullman Golf Course.

GARDEN CITY - Authorities are on the scene of a shooting in Garden City, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed.

At least one person was injured and transported by helicopter to an area hospital.

A spokesperson for the CCSO said Sheriff Matt Gentry will update the public as details become available.

This is a developing story.

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the media following the capture of shooting suspect Joshua Finley Friday morning. (Cullman Tribune video)

GARDEN CITY - The suspect in an early-morning shooting in Garden City is in custody following a manhunt that lasted approximately four hours Friday. Joshua Finley, 31, was tracked down in the woods by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 tracking team, led by K-9 Deputy Clara Bell, CCSO deputies and Cullman Police officers.

The shooting happened at a residence in Garden City around 6:30 a.m.

“Within a couple minutes deputies were on scene,” said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry.

One person was shot. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Birmingham where he is listed in critical, but stable condition.

Finley, who also had an active burglary warrant, fled the scene of the shooting. His vehicle was located off County Road 594, and the search concentrated in the area between Cross Creek Golf Course and Crosshaven Church.

“One of the things I want to make note of is how proud I am of the deputies and investigators,” said Gentry. “They were relentless this morning, from the time it started at 6:30, they never stopped. If you saw some of the guys coming out of the woods, they were scratched with briars. We utilized a lot of resources. We had our K-9 tracking team, Clara Bell, she was on the scene, with the city helicopter. We had city police officers and deputies and investigators. That’s the reason we have a positive result and the arrest of Finley now.”

Gentry credited the Cullman Police and particularly the CPD’s helicopter, with helping contain Finley. He said the K-9 tracking team then went down in the woods and located Finley.

“Finley was not injured besides scratches from briars; the deputies were just as scratched up as he was,” said Gentry. “Once deputies laid hands on him, he quit any resistance.”

A CCSO deputy who assisted in the manhunt is receiving medical care for 20 yellow jacket stings sustained in the search.

Gentry said multiple witnesses are being interviewed about the shooting. He said Finley and the victim were acquaintances.

The CCSO will consult with the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office to discuss which charges Finley will be facing.

More information is expected.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Garrett, Wesley N., 36

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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The Hanceville Police Department seized 27 pounds of marijuana, $10,000 and multiple firearms after serving warrants Monday and Tuesday. The first arrest in the case was Joshua Lott, pictured. (Hanceville Police Department)

HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Police Department seized 27 pounds of marijuana, $10,000 in cash and multiple firearms this week, according to Assistant Chief Adam Hadder, who said it was the result of warrants served at three different locations Monday and Tuesday.

One arrest has been made so far. Joshua Gerald Lott, 28, of Hanceville was arrested Tuesday at a residence on Linda Warren Circle. Hadder said 7 pounds of the marijuana and two of the firearms were found at the residence.

Lott was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs. He was booked into the Cullman County Detention Center and has since been released.

Hadder said more arrests are pending in the ongoing investigation, which is targeting marijuana traffickers who are traveling to California or Colorado and then driving back with the drugs or having them shipped back, sometimes to their own residences, but usually to stash houses in the area. He said there are three to four more stash houses, in addition to the three residences searched this week.

According to Hadder, Lott has been receiving 5-7 pounds of marijuana per week for the past year.

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Joshua Dewayne Finley (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)

CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is facing an attempted murder charge following a shooting in Garden City Friday. Joshua Dewayne Finley, 31, is also charged with first-degree assault and third-degree burglary.

Finley was the target of a nearly four-hour manhunt Friday, Sept. 21 after he allegedly shot someone at a residence in Garden City at approximately 6:30 a.m. that morning.

The victim, who was airlifted to a Birmingham hospital, has not been identified.

Finley, who also had an active burglary warrant, fled the scene of the shooting. His vehicle was located off County Road 594, and the search concentrated in the area between Cross Creek Golf Course and Crosshaven Church.

He was tracked down in the woods by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 tracking team, led by K-9 Deputy Clara Bell, CCSO deputies and Cullman Police officers.

Finley remains in the Cullman County Detention Center on a $150,000 cash bond.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20-23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

Burgess, Nathan Robert, 40

• first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Cruz, Xavier Sabastian, 18

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Garrett, Wesley Nathaniel, 36

• probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Parker, Morgan Nichole, 23

• second-degree theft of property

Prescott, Ashley Nicole, 30

• contempt of court

Pruitt, Lynn Steve, 38

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• illegal possession of prescription medicine
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Sterling, William Michael, 61

• third-degree criminal trespassing
• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Stiefelmeyer, Carl Albert III, 53

• second-degree criminal trespassing

Thornton, Edward Dean, 59

• establishment of residence- SORNA (2 counts)
• first-degree bail jumping- sex offender failure to register- SORNA

Young, Morgan Shelby, 21

• second-degree theft of property

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23, 2018

Blackmon, Pamela Jean, 49

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Bryan, Barbara Sue, 72

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (8 counts)

Burge, Shallowmist Martin, 40

• illegal possession of prescription medicine
• public intoxication
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Champion, Jennifer Lynn, 34

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (3 counts)
• FTA- second-degree promoting prison contraband
• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Copeland, Cameron Kyle-Allen, 20

• illegal possession or use of a credit or debit card (old charge)

Curvin, Meschach John, 22

• FTA- third-degree domestic violence- menacing

Finley, Joshua Dewayne, 31

• first-degree assault
• attempted murder
• third-degree burglary

Gordon, Erica Sharee Overton, 28

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Harrison, Terry Curtis, 64

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Holmes, Carol Hankey, 69

• judge’s order- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Johns, Steven Wade, 42

• domestic violence- strangling/suffocation

Jones, Peytan Eugene, 19

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Knutson, Brian Aaron, 18

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Krieger, Henry Lawrence, 57

• probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Milwood, Joshua E., 28

• FTA- attempting to elude
• FTA- harassing communications
• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
• FTA- unauthorized use of a vehicle

Minor, Gregory Joe, 44

• FTA- violation of a domestic violence protection order

O’Leary, Chrissa Erin, 33

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Parker, Morgan Nichole, 23

• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Parsons, John Patrick, 26

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Prado, Armelo Munos, 26

• probation violation- first-degree criminal mischief

Self, Jerica Lynn, 26

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Smith, Karrie Noel, 24

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

Smith, Kenneth Ski, 46

• FTA- driving while revoked

Smith, Richard Scott, 43

• first-degree theft of property

Speegle, Chancellor Wayne, 18

• third-degree domestic violence
• possession of drug paraphernalia

Thomas, Marissa Ann, 28

• FTA- illegal possession of prescription medicine

Thornton, Edward Dean, 59

• FTA- failure to register/establish SORNA

Tubbs, Corey Lee, 28

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Wolfe, Ivan Alexander, 35

• public intoxication

Cullman Police Department

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23, 2018

Morton, Alexander S., 19

• fourth-degree theft of property

Fitzgerald, Alan R. 38

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Williams, Brett L., 30

• disorderly conduct
• failure to identify to law enforcement

Rodgers, Joshua A., 33

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Parker, Kristin R., 29

• FTA- third-degree theft of property

Elias, Jose E., 41

• DUI

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Martin, Dakota J., 18

• third-degree criminal mischief (2 counts)

Weaver, Coty L., 28

• unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle

Adcock, Sarah R., 26

• illegal possession of prescription drugs
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• reckless endangerment
• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)

McClellan, Lee Z., 27

• illegal possession of prescription drugs
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• reckless endangerment

Swann, Johnny G. Jr., 37

• fourth-degree theft of property
• public intoxication
• resisting arrest

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Cullman’s Doug Doggett Jewelers was burglarized early Wednesday morning, confirmed investigators with the Cullman Police Department.

CPD Lt. Gene Bates said a “large amount” of merchandise was taken.

Owner Deanna Doggett Millican stated that the burglary, the first in the store’s 36 years, happened between 1:15 and 1:30 Wednesday morning. The glass in the front door of the business was busted out.

“Everybody is safe, so that’s all that matters,” she said.  “We are still inventorying. No customer merchandise was taken. It was all stock merchandise.”

The store is closed Wednesday while glass is replaced, inventory is completed, and the store is cleaned up.  

“The police department’s been great,” said Millican.  

Doug Doggett Jewelers is located at 215 Compass Way SW.

Sgt. Intae Suh and Bates responded to the initial alarm call. Suh is leading the investigation.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the CPD at 256-734-1434.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 25, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Farr, Jessica A., 40

FTA- third-degree theft of property

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 24-26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, Sept. 24, 2018

Barnett, Christian Davis, 22

• public intoxication
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Black, Robert Lee, 34

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Boatright, Brittany Cheyenne, 21

• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Collins, Randy Heath, 36

• FTA- attempting to elude
• FTA- driving without a license
• FTA- improper passing within 100 feet
• FTA- resisting arrest
• FTA- running a stop sign (4 counts)
• FTA- switched tag
• FTA- speeding (2 counts)
• FTA- trafficking in methamphetamine (2 counts)
• FTA- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Cray, Shane Robert, 31

• FTA- attempting to elude
• FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing
• FTA- resisting arrest
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Dean, Stephanie W., 44

• judge’s order- third-degree theft of property
• judge’s order- third-degree theft of services

Edwards, Tammy Sue, 47

• third-degree domestic violence- second-degree criminal mischief
• third-degree domestic violence- reckless endangerment

Jackson, Anna Rebekah, 27

• permitting dogs to run at large

Kilpatrick, Justin Kenneth, 30

• FTA- DUI- .08 BAC or greater

Mead, Jody Alan, 34

• probation violation- first-degree theft of property (2 counts)
• FTA- first-degree theft of property

Nelms, Johnda Rene, 39

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Pugh, Stephanie Nicole, 34

• FTA- illegal possession of prescription medicine

Reed, Jacob Dai, 25

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

Woods, Aaron Blake, 18

• first-degree theft of property

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

Bowden, Crystal Reshay, 34

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Curry, Judith Lynette, 58

• public intoxication

Deen, Dena Solana, 42

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Dodson, Sindy Lynn, 36

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Farr, Justin Wayne, 27

• probation violation- third-degree receiving stolen property

Finley, Joshua Dewayne, 31

• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Grandstaff, Jack Daniel, 33

• first-degree bail jumping- possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance

Hale, Donna Lee, 46

• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Haynes, Joshua Aaron, 27

• FTA- interfering with a domestic violence emergency

Martin, Kasey Kay, 47

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Waldrop, Amanda Ruth, 32

• drug court sanction- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Walls, Nicholas Kyle, 23

• permitting dogs to run at large

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

Coleman, Michael Aaron, 28

• FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Corbin, Sarah Kristine, 23

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Graves, Kevin Dewayne, 32

• probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Johnson, Tiffani, 51

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Rooker, Harold Kipp, 67

• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

Guthery, Shalina L., 25

• fourth-degree theft of property

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Lynn, Dalton L., 27

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

Stephens, Tyler S., 25

• FTA- third-degree criminal mischief
• FTA- improper tag
• FTA- insurance violation

Morris, Jason K., 39

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Overton, Brandon G., 28

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Stewart, Mary E., 33

• FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing
• FTA- driving without a license

Dehaan, Scott B., 52

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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HANCEVILLE - At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday evening, after Police Chief Bob Long reported on recent drug arrests in the area, Mayor Kenneth Nail took a moment to respond to several people who had used social media comment threads attached to local news outlets’ stories of the recent marijuana-related arrest of Hanceville resident Gerald Lott (see www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/09/21/hanceville-police-seize-cash-...) to argue for the legalization of the drug and to berate the City and its police department for pursuing marijuana dealers in the face of so many other dangerous drugs.

Comments on The Tribune story included:

• “They don't have anything better to spend tax dollars on?  Go get some real criminals.”
• “Weed? This is a joke. How about get the meth off the streets!!!”
• “Gerald lott is an outstanding person this is absolutely ridiculous!!! Hanceville police department is a joke and is only trying to look big and bad bunch of Barney fiffes!”
• “I have lost even more respect for law enforcement. They need to go after people that rob places, murder people, molest kids, etc.”
• “Down with the Hanceville Police Department.”

Nail’s response was blunt and to the point: As long as marijuana is illegal, the police department will arrest people caught with it and will pursue dealers.

Chief Long reported to the council about the three-month investigation that led to the recent arrest, then stated, “I’m not sure if you guys are really aware of it or if you remember, but over the last two years, HPD’s been responsible for seizing approximately 200 pounds of marijuana, three pounds of meth, a couple of pounds of cocaine, and nearly $175,000 in U.S. currency, four or five vehicles, and possibly maybe we can file on one particular house.

“So you’ve got a small department, but you’ve got a good department.  And it started with patrol making routine traffic stops. It worked its way up through the drug chain, and we’ve hit some pretty good drug dealers over the last couple years.”

Responding to the comments on the arrest story, Nail added, “Look, I’ll be the first to say I’d a lot rather get meth or heroin, or whatever.  But (in) Alabama, it’s illegal to have marijuana, and I do believe it’s a gateway drug. And this police department is going to continue to seize marijuana, heroin, whatever is an illegal substance.  Now, if the voters in this state vote to legalize marijuana, then it’ll be a whole different issue.”

After commenting further on the effects of drug houses on residential neighborhoods, Nail concluded, “I just want to say, as long as we’re here and this police department’s here, we’re going to continue to do the best job we can.  And yes, I’d rather get heroin. Yes, I’d rather get the meth. But if the marijuana comes, we’re not going to look the other way. If you don’t like that, I’d just suggest that you move to Denver, Colorado maybe.”

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27-30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

Bennefield, Jeremy Alvis, 36

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

Brockman, Christi Michelle, 39

• FTA- possession of drug by fraud/false
• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Collier, Dakota Allen, 24

• first-degree theft of property

Collier, Michael Chase, 22

• first-degree theft of property

Dugins, Edward Mason, 53

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

Giles, Jacob Levi, 27

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Hays, William Harold, 60

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

Jordan, Jade Moore, 24

• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Plunkett, Paul Thomas, 49

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

Self, Penny Lee, 33

• contempt of court (2 counts)

Twilley, Melissa Sue, 42

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

Tyler, Kenneth Lee, 53

• FTA- driving without a license

Veal, Joshua Shane, 34

• FTA- harassment

Welch, Cody Lauren, 32

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Williams, Calvin Lee, 62

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

Wise, Barry Ray, 48

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)

Friday, Sept. 28-Saturday, Sept. 30, 2018

Barrett, Shannon Troy, 46

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Boyd, Lacie Michele, 21

• FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Bryant, Zachary David, 24

• illegal possession or use of a credit or debit card

Bryson, Kevin Curtis, 31

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (2 counts)
• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Cammon, Michael Eugene, 54

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 22

• FTA- leaving the scene- misdemeanor
• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- public intoxication
• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana (2 counts)

Crane, Roger Dale, 59

• third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Elliott, Sonya Marie, 34

• FTA- driving while suspended

Hunkeapillar, Hunter Glenn, 25

• third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument (3 counts)
• third-degree forgery (3 counts)
• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Jones, Jason Aarron, 40

• probation violation- domestic violence/strangulation/suffocation

Kilgore, Kevin Aaron, 38

• FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

McAlpine, Nicholas Daniel, 35

• FTA- attempting to commit a controlled substance crime

McCoy, Christopher Dale, 32

• FTA- first-degree theft of property
• McIntosh, Eric Spencer, 51
• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
• Mead, Melanie Kay, 42
• judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Quick, Leanda Lechele, 32

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

Redden, Christopher James, 48

• public intoxication

Rice, Rodney O’Neal, 47

• FTA- permitting livestock to run at large
• FTA- speeding

Richards, James Edward Jr., 37

• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Robertson, Brenda Ann, 34

• FTA- DUI- influence of alcohol

Smith, Gregory II, 27

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

Thomas, Marissa Ann, 28

• public intoxication

Thornton, Edward Dean, 59

• FTA- failure to register quarterly SORNA

Weaver, Patrician Ann, 53

• FTA- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Cullman Police Department

Friday, Sept. 28-Saturday, Sept. 30, 2018

Wise, Barry R., 48

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

Hunkeapillar, Hunter G., 25

• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- fourth-degree theft of property
• FTA- running a red light

Lubert, Christopher D., 34

• violating a protection order

Cantrell, Jerimiah R., 22

• public intoxication
• providing false information to a law enforcement officer

Martin, Cody L, 27

• DUI

Self, Cru A., 30

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Kilpatrick, Justin K., 30

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Bryson, Kevin C., 31

• FTA- driving while suspended
• FTA- insurance violation
• FTA- driving while revoked

Stringer, Michael J., 35

• public intoxication

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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Brittney Sloan, left; Nakeishia Briggs, right (Cullman Police Department)

CULLMAN - A high-speed chase down Alabama Highway 157 in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 1 ended in the arrests of two Huntsville woman and the discovery of a longtime forgery operation.

Cullman Police Department Sgt. Adam Clark said that after midnight Monday morning, Officer Kyle Foshee witnessed a vehicle pull out of Days Inn off U.S. Highway 278 West (1841 Fourth St. SW) at a high rate of speed and get onto Interstate 65.

“The vehicle got off at the 310 (exit),” said Clark. “Officer Foshee attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle due to it not having a tag on the vehicle, and the suspect then attempted to flee and then wrecked near the hospital, or just past the hospital.”

Clark identified the driver of the vehicle as Brittney Sloan, 32 and the passenger as Nakeishia Briggs, 39.

Foshee arrested both for attempting to elude and reckless endangerment. Allegedly found in the suspects’ possession were multiple forged checks and stolen identifications and debit cards.

“Sgt. Intae Suh and I were called in by Officer Foshee,” said Clark. “We wrote a search warrant for a room that we found out they were staying in at the Days Inn. When we searched the room, we found printers, blank checks, computers and other banking information.”

The search warrant was served around 11 a.m. Monday. Clark said Officer Roy Bates made contact with Days Inn after the chase and confirmed the suspects had rented the room with a fake ID, then stayed at the room until the warrant could be served.

Clark said Briggs is facing 21 charges and Sloan is facing 15. The charges, in addition to those from the traffic stop, include forgery, possession of a forged instrument, criminal possession of a forgery device, identity theft and possession of marijuana. More charges could be added, he said.

“Officer Foshee did a fantastic job, and it’s proactive police work like that that helped us catch these individuals,” said Clark. “These individuals are wanted by multiple other agencies, including the United States Marshal Service, and have been doing this apparently for a while.”

He continued, “Officer Foshee, not just last night, but day to day, he does a fantastic job. I can’t say enough about the work he does.”

Briggs and Sloan were booked into the Cullman County Detention Center, where they remain. Their bail amounts for the recent charges are unknown at this time, but they have holds with multiple other agencies, according to Clark.

Clark said a U.S. Secret Service agent responded this morning and helped serve the search warrant at the Days Inn. Along with Clark, Suh and Bates, Officer Justin Craft also assisted.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Sloan, Britney C., 32

• attempting to elude
• obstructing government operations
• second-degree possession of a forged instrument
• third-degree possession of a forged instrument (3 counts)
• third-degree forgery (3 counts)
• possession of a forgery device
• identity theft (3 counts)
• fraudulent use of a credit or debit card

Briggs, Nakeisha R., 39

• obstructing government operations
• second-degree possession of a forged instrument
• third-degree possession of a forged instrument (6 counts)
• third-degree forgery (6 counts)
• possession of a forgery device
• identity theft (3 counts)
• fraudulent use of a credit or debit card
• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

McClellan, Christel R., 44

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

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 2, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

No report provided.

Cullman Police Department

Simmons, Felicia P., 31

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Smith, Shara L., 46

• fourth-degree theft of property

Donnelly, Shayna B., 21

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

Cordes, Kaleb O., 21

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

Monk, Bjorn T., 27

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

Feezell, Sherri L., 44

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

Calvey, Crystal D., 51

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• illegal possession of prescription drugs

Ramsey, Edwena K., 36

• FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
• FTA- texting while driving

Fanning, Warren D., 32

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Guthery, Trey B., 24

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

Hollingsworth, Heather S., 47

• FTA- insurance violation

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 1-3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, Oct. 1, 2018

Bryan, Alan Lavon, 46

• FTA- illegal possession of prescription medicine

Christiansen, Joseph Wayne, 32

• GJ- third-degree burglary
• GJ- third-degree domestic violence, third-degree assault
• GJ- possession of drug paraphernalia
• GJ- unlawful possession of a controlled substance

Dainty, Keyshan Lamont, 33

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

Hughes, Jack Cleatus, 39

• FTA- driving without a license
• FTA- liability insurance required

Johnson, William Arthur, 56

• public intoxication

Kitchens, Timothy Justin, 27

• first-degree theft of property

Miller, Debra Ann, 50

• defrauding secured creditors

Overton, Joseph Randell, 27

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• public intoxication

Strudwick, Iesha Mariah, 27

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

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018

Deboard, Gregory Dean, 27

• probation violation- third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Jeffreys, Taylor Jack Larry, 26

• violation of a domestic violence protection order

McCall, George William, 53

• judge’s order- harassment

Mendoza, Victoria Michelle, 34

• FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
• FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia

Prater, Rebecca Anne, 39

• negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (2 counts)

Ridgeway, Sherry Denise, 47

• fourth-degree theft of property

Shutt, Lewis Hayden, 23

• carrying a pistol without a license

Skinner, Matthew Seth, 22

• FTA- third-degree burglary
• FTA- third-degree domestic violence- harassment

Stephens, Jackie Wayne, 52

• FTA- third-degree burglary

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

Davis, Jeremy James, 38

• violation of a domestic violence protection order

Dingler, Jerry Wayne, 49

• third-degree domestic violence

Durante, Devon Paul, 22

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Freeman, Richard Blake, 28

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

Gakunga, Fredrick Kiarie, 30

• DUI- influence of alcohol

Glispie, Keith Anthony, 31

• FTA- attempting to elude

Link, Adam Colby, 27

• second-degree promoting prison contraband

Lithgow, Ethan Irwin, 30

• possession of drug paraphernalia
• FTA- second-degree theft of property
• unlawful possession of a controlled substance
• writ of arrest- child support

McClendon, Lisa Marie, 28

• third-degree domestic violence

Stephens, Jackie Wayne, 52

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance

Underwood, Justin Todd, 38

• FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument

Walker, Kevin O’Neal, 38

• FTA- first-degree attempted robbery

Cullman Police Department

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

Dunnigan, Robert L., 56

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Burleson, Mikayla D., 21

• unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Lynn, Donald J. Jr., 27

• third-degree theft of property
• fraudulent use of a credit or debit card
• third-degree possession of a forged instrument

Salomon, Pamela E., 55

• second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana

Stewart, Mary E., 33

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Cray, Shane R., 31

• third-degree criminal trespassing

Bartlett, Joseph M., 40

• possession of drug paraphernalia

Williams, Sarah E., 27

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

Kendrick, Millard T. III, 35

• possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• fourth-degree receiving stolen property
• certain person forbidden to possess a pistol

Scoggins, Kathryn M., 31

• possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
• possession of drug paraphernalia
• obstruction/ using a false ID

Hanceville Police Department

No report provided.

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