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Police: Walker County Murder Suspects Are Father and Teenage Son
The suspects allegedly responsible for injuring two men and killing a third in a Walker County robbery last week are a father and his teenage son, police said Monday.
Police Arrest Walker County Murder Suspects, Including Teen
A man and juvenile are in police custody after a murder in Walker County, Alabama earlier this week.
TPD Arrests 4 in Burglary Following a Fight Wednesday
The Tuscaloosa Police Department arrested four female suspects, two of which are juveniles, for allegedly breaking into the home of a woman following a fight Wednesday night.
One Dead, Two Suspects At Large After Walker County Shooting
Two suspects remain at large after a Thursday morning shooting in Walker County that left one person dead.
3 Human Trafficking Suspects Arrested After Stings in Tuscaloosa
Fifteen men have been recently arrested by agents of the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force after an undercover operation and a long-term investigation into prostitution in the area.
Police Searching for 13-Year-Old Missing from Tuscaloosa Walmart
State and local law enforcement are asking for help locating a 13-year-old who was last seen at the Walmart Supercenter on Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa.
Attorney Says Tuscaloosa Strip Murder Suspect Isn't the "Bad Guy"
A defense attorney for the Maryland man accused of fatally shooting a Birmingham woman on the Tuscaloosa Strip said Thursday he isn't the "bad guy" in this case.
Darius Miles's Tuscaloosa Counsel Responds to Previous Statements
A Tuscaloosa lawyer responded on behalf of Darius Miles, who said her client was "unaware" of statements released on his behalf from a Birmingham law group earlier this week.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Condemns "Senseless" Shootings
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox condemned a sharp spike in violent crime Wednesday morning as January shapes up to be one of the deadliest months in the area's recent history.
Lamar County Man Arrested in Vernon Shooting
A 50-year-old Lamar County man is facing charges in connection with a shooting in Vernon that left a person injured Friday.