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Alabama State Troopers Rescue 3 Children Missing from Virginia on I-459
Alabama State Troopers are celebrating the peaceful resolution of a scary situation after they safely recovered three missing Virginia children from a vehicle on I-459 in Jefferson County.
Alleged Drunk Driver, Tuscaloosa Bar Sued for Deadly Friday Wreck
The loss of a young life lost in a DUI wreck has drawn lawsuits against a driver and local bar in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa Police & Park Agencies Ask for Help in for Holiday Grinch-Hunt
Local law enforcement and PARA team up to foil the Grinch's holiday mischief in Tuscaloosa County!
Woman Shot at Tuscaloosa Apartments Monday, Police Suspect Ex
Police are continuing to investigate after a woman was allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend at an apartment in Tuscaloosa on Monday night.
Woman Faces Manslaughter Charge for Alleged DUI that Killed Child
A woman has been charged with manslaughter, felony assault and DUI after she reportedly caused a deadly head-on collision in Northport early Friday morning.
Vance Police Accuse Couple of Trafficking & Extorting Immigrants
Police in Vance have charged a man and woman with illegally trafficking and extorting immigrants this week and said a larger operation may still exist in the area.
Police: Teen Fatally Shot in Tuscaloosa Was Committing Robbery
Police believe a deadly shootout in west Tuscaloosa earlier this month began as an attempted robbery.
Jasper Woman Shoots Spouse in Neck, Charged with Attempted Murder
A woman accused of nearly killing her spouse in Jasper Sunday has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said Thursday.
University of Alabama Police Department Hires Birmingham PD Chief
The rapidly growing University of Alabama Police Department will soon have another veteran leader on hand to oversee its officers, the school announced on Tuesday.
Investigators ID Teen Killed in Tuscaloosa, Arrest 19-Year-Old
Police in Tuscaloosa have identified a teenager who was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon and charged another with felony murder in connection to the case.