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Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 6, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 5, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 4, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 1, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
State Superintendent of Education Mackey, others visit Cullman City, County Schools
Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, left, stands with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 31, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter...
Stadthagen announces town hall events
CULLMAN - Alabama Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle will host three town hall events across the 9th District in early February. All events are open...
West Point man charged with selling meth
David Leonard Daniels (Cullman Police Department)
WEST POINT - A West Point man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22, charged with three counts of unlawful...
Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup
Fans enjoy the show at Rock the South 2018 at Heritage Park. This year’s festival has moved to a bigger location and fan response...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning, Hardy coming to Rock...
CULLMAN - Six acts were added to Rock the South 2019's lineup Friday morning: Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Colt Ford, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning...
Apply now for spring 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured
Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below.
Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman...
Kid Rock coming to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Kid Rock will be performing at Rock the South 2019. The announcement was made Thursday morning. Kid Rock joins already announced acts...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night....
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Brooks & Dunn, Mitchell Tenpenny to perform at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Country music duo Brooks & Dunn will hit the stage at this year's Rock the South. Also added to the lineup is...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Florida Georgia Line returning to Rock the South
CULLMAN - Florida Georgia Line is headed back to Rock the South. The group was announced Tuesday morning, the first act revealed for this...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31
CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 11, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 10, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Police report rash of vehicle break-ins
CULLMAN - Cullman Police say a number of vehicles have been broken into recently and one stolen. Reports show two incidents on Monday and...
Reports: Former Rep. Ed Henry will plead guilty in health care kickback scheme
Former Rep. Ed Henry, R- Hartselle represented Alabama House District 9, which includes parts of Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties. He did not seek...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman Police make multiple drug distribution arrests
Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Cullman man charged with making terrorist threats at local business
Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making...
Warrior man arrested after shooting on I-65 in Cullman County
Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas...
Arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019
Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand...
Arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Man facing manslaughter charge in son’s death leads Cullman Police on chase
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December...
Arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018
Crime
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
City, County New Year’s hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County
Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation...
Local New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options:
(Descriptions by event organizers)
New Year's Eve Dinner and...
Ivey comments on appointment of Brad Mendheim to Alabama Supreme Court
Judge Brad Mendheim (State of Alabama)
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement on the appointment of Brad Mendheim to fill a...
Arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
CCSO, Harmony School mourn passing of Sgt. Arvel Allison
Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of...
Arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
CCSO Litter Crew picks up more than 51K pounds of trash in 2018
Deputy Ron Wood supervises inmates on the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Since the beginning of 2018, the...
Hit and run driver charged with murder
Brett Steven Amerson, left, and the box truck he was driving when he was involved in the fatal hit and run crash in Cullman...
Suspect in hit and run fatality denied bond
Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 12-20-18 at 7:05 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama...
Arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman County’s Haney set to retire after almost 29 years
A retirement reception was held for Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, center, on Wednesday. With Haney are CCED Project Coordinators Tanya Sears...
See Santa at the Cullman County Courthouse today, Thursday, Dec. 20
2017 Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday,...
Cullman Fire Rescue bringing Santa Claus to Cullman!
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
Cullman Fire and Rescue has...
Arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Man charged in fatal hit and run in Cullman County has multiple previous DUI...
Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 12-19-18 at 4:33 p.m.
CULLMAN - A Morris man has been named as the suspect in Tuesday night's...
Victim of fatal hit and run in Cullman County identified; suspect in custody
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county
CULLMAN - A Holly Pond man has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway...
1 person dead in fatal hit and run in Cullman County; suspect in custody
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county
LATEST UPDATE: Victim identified: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/18/victim-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county-identified-suspect-custody
Updated 12-18-18 8:22 p.m.
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke said the suspect has been taken into custody and has been...
Arrests reported on Dec. 18, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Pet of the Week: We’ve got a friend-finding Kit for you!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four recent adoptions, including former Pet of the Week Duffy to a pet rescue, but...
Decatur man with murder warrant arrested in Cullman for trafficking meth
Jason Lavan Turner, left, and the drugs recovered when he was arrested on Friday in Cullman County (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman Narcotics...
Cullman Police make multiple drug, forgery arrests
Left to right, top: James Tyler Hinman, Asia Ryan Graham, Justin Dwayne Turner
Left to right, bottom: Christina Louise Karrer, Matt Hill, Jake Aaron Williams
(Cullman...
Arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
EXCLUSIVE: Bartlett confirms Rock the South considering move to Good Hope
Map created by resident Scott Edmondson shows the area in Good Hope (outlined in green) being considered as the new location for Rock the...
Festive weekend fun: Cullman-area events
CULLMAN - There are several fun holiday events scheduled to take place this weekend in and around Cullman. Here are a few to enjoy:
Photos...
Arrests reported on Dec. 14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Sheriff: Extra deputies on patrol through New Year’s Day
Sheriff Matt Gentry (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Extra Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies will be on patrol from now through New Year’s...
Arrests reported on Dec. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman man acquitted in 2016 murder in Phelan
Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion...
1 person killed in wreck near Jones Chapel
Photo courtesy of ALEA
Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County...
AG Marshall issues updated CBD guidance to reflect Congressional action on Farm Bill
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY - The United States Congress on Wednesday passed the $867 billion Agricultural Improvement Act...
Arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman City, County Schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
CULLMAN - Due to the threat of hazardous road conditions and black ice, Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour...
Hanceville woman killed, 2 injured, in wreck on Cherokee Ave. in Cullman
Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m.
CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south...
Man from Arab charged in Cullman with sexual abuse of child; Hanceville man facing...
Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman man denied ‘stand your ground’ defense in 2016 murder
Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
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‘This is big. Really big’: City of Cullman announces $14M grant to complete Hwy....
Alabama Highway 157’s “bridges to nowhere” in Cullman will soon have somewhere to go; road construction is slated to begin in 2019. The City...
Arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and...
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after...
Arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
2nd annual Help Us Help Animals Pet Supply Drive happening now!
The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the...
Arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Man arrested in Kentucky for bomb threats made to West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies...
John Allen York (older mugshot from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Editor's note: The suspect has been charged by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for...
Arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
ALEA: SBI makes arrest in Thanksgiving shooting incident at Riverchase Galleria
Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13)
The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving...
Bomb threats at West Point Schools, Yutaka Technologies
LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies
Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m.
CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one...
Arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
BREAKING NEWS: Plunkett out as Cullman coach
Coach Matt Plunkett (Cullman Tribune file photo)
Updated 11-27-18 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - Matt Plunkett, head coach of the Cullman High School Bearcat football team for...
Arrests reported 11-26-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...