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Suspect in Tuscaloosa Murder Caught 200 Miles Away in Mississippi
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit can boast another quick resolution to a local homicide after a suspect in a deadly Friday shooting was captured 200 miles away in Mississippi.

Tuscaloosa Police Respond to Shooting at Car Detail Shop Friday
Police in Tuscaloosa are on the scene of a possibly fatal shooting at a car detailing shop on Skyland Boulevard, officials told the Thread.

Police Investigating Possible Wednesday Night Shooting Near Strip
Police in Tuscaloosa are investigating a possible shooting near the University Strip after an alleged victim arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound Wednesday night.

West Alabama Man Arrested At Miami Airport With 3,000 Painkillers
A West Alabama man with local ties was arrested in Florida earlier this month after police allegedly found about 3,000 prescription painkillers smuggled in his luggage at Miami International Airport.

Overnight Shooting in Northport Leaves 1 Injured, 1 Jailed
A late-night shooting in Northport left one person injured and another in jail, police confirmed on Thursday.

Man Charged with Felony Assault After Monday Tuscaloosa Shooting
A man has been charged with felony assault and jailed after he allegedly shot a younger man in the leg in Tuscaloosa Monday afternoon.

1 Injured, 1 in Custody After Shooting in Tuscaloosa Monday
A suspect is in custody after a Monday afternoon shooting in central Tuscaloosa left a man with non-life-threatening injuries, police told the Thread.

Walker County Sheriff Indicted For Hiring Uncertified Officers
The Sheriff of Walker County, Alabama, has been indicted and arrested on a half-dozen misdemeanor charges alleging he illegally employed that many "officers" who had never been certified for their roles.

Body Found in Car at Northport Walmart Sunday, VCU Investigating
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating after a body was discovered at the Walmart in Northport Sunday afternoon.

Tuscaloosa Police Link Gang to 10+ Shootings, Major Bank Fraud
A violent gang allegedly responsible for at least 10 shootings in the Tuscaloosa area and over a million dollars in financial crimes has been identified, investigated and indicted in a triumph of local police cooperation.