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Undercover Sting at Northport Hotel Yields 6 Solicitation Arrests
Investigators dedicated to reducing human trafficking in our area made six arrests last week during an undercover operation at a Northport hotel.
Sunday Shooting Victim Expected to Survive, Suspect Arrested
Police in Tuscaloosa have arrested a suspect they believe shot someone several times at a gas station in the city Sunday night.
Suspect in Custody After Possible Shooting at Tuscaloosa Circle K
Police have a suspect in custody after someone was injured in a shooting they say might have happened at a local gas station Sunday night.
September Tip Leads to Tuscaloosa Man's Arrest for Child Porn
A 23-year-old in Tuscaloosa was arrested this week following a September CyberTip that he may have been digitally storing child pornography.
Tuscaloosa VCU Makes Arrest in 2020 Homicide of Teen Victim
Police in Tuscaloosa County have made and arrest more than 4 years after a teenager was fatally shot now that the details of the case have come to light.
Northport Man Charged With Rape for Alleged Tuesday Assault
Police in Tuscaloosa County have arrested a Northport man and charged him with first-degree rape and other crimes after he allegedly assaulted a woman at a local residence on Tuesday.
Holt High Teacher Arrested for Public Intoxication on Campus
A teacher who was on campus at Holt High School in Tuscaloosa County was arrested by deputies Wednesday and charged with public intoxication.
Docs Detail Investigation of TPD Officer Found with Child Porn
Court documents filed Tuesday allege that a Tuscaloosa Police Officer deliberately solicited and kept child pornography including material showing very young children.
Tuscaloosa Police Officer Charged With Possession of Child Porn
A Tuscaloosa Police Officer has been fired and arrested after investigators discovered child pornography on electronic devices belonging to him, the department announced Monday.
Teenager Charged With Assault for Shooting at Tuscaloosa Gym
A Tuscaloosa teenager has been charged with felony assault after he allegedly opened fire at the Bobby Miller Activity Center and wounded one person earlier this week.