Aliceville To Pray For Healing After Shocking Arrests

The Pickens County City of Aliceville is in the midst of troubling times. Four teachers in Aliceville schools and an Aliceville police officer have been arrested on various charges stemming from alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials and accompanying activity. And law enforcement officials say the extensive investigation is continuing, with more arrests possible.

Aliceville Mayor Terrence Windham has seen what is taking place in his community and is hoping to bring his city together in unity this afternoon.

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He has issued a Facebook invitation to the community:

As you know, there are a lot of evil deeds coming to light, and our community needs prayer!

For those that are able and willing, this Saturday at 3 p.m. we will meet in the City Hall parking lot and say a prayer of protection. Afterwards, we will march around the city rebuking, praying, worshipping, and proclaiming God’s authority over the city and its citizens!

Individuals who cannot march are welcome to stay behind to pray and worship until we get back. Can you help us pray?

• Suspended Aliceville Police Officer Gary Caminion - $1 million bond,
• Aliceville Elementary Teacher LaKethia Wilkins - $750,000 bond,
• Aliceville High School teacher Winston Bishop - $1 million bond,
• Aliceville High School teacher Antavious Belgrave - $1 million bond
• Aliceville High School teacher Roderick Granger - $1 million bond.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the District Attorney's Office for the 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, Aliceville Police Department, State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations Office in Birmingham.