Car fire in Newton

October 12, 2008

By Ebony Horton

There were no injuries in a car fire that took place on U.S. Highway 231 near the bridge in Newton, according to scanner dispatch.
It appeared that, for whatever reason, the car caught fire along the highway. Traffic was backed up as agencies including state troopers and Dale County Sheriff’s Department officials worked to get traffic flowing again.
A Dale County official could not be reached for comment.

standoff in Dothan with former Ozark officer Chris Ford

October 09, 2008

By Ebony Horton

There is currenlty a standoff in Dothan between former Ozark officer Chris Ford and Dothan and Ozark police officials. Continue to follow the Eagle for more.

New industry

October 08, 2008

By Ebony Horton

I’ve been off a couple of days, but it looks like the business I blogged was coming to Ozark is Wertech. I will update as more information becomes available. I will also post police reports.

Reader reactions on economy

October 03, 2008

By Ebony Horton

Are there any reactions on the impact the nation’s economy has had on the local (Ozark/Dale County) area?

Ozark Police Reports

October 01, 2008

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported to the Ozark Police Department on Tuesday:

Theft of Property 1st –Johanna Drive – suspect removed vehicle to an unknown location while victim was in the process of moving from the listed address.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 1st – Wiregrass Rental Center– suspect gained entry into his storage unit and removed several items.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 2nd – Wiregrass Rental Center– suspect made entry into storage unit and removed a refrigerator, vacuum and toy motorcycle.

Theft of Property 2nd/Criminal Trespass 3rd –Newton Avenue – suspect came onto victim’s property without permission and removed an air compressor, lawn mower and set of tools from his opened carport then pawn them at Central Pawn Shop.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 2nd – Martin Street – suspect removed several household items from the victim’s residence while the victim was in the process of moving.

Theft of Property 3rd – Kangaroo – suspect entered the store and concealed a MP3 Player under his shirt and left the store without paying.