Two injured when car hits tree in Skipperville

July 31, 2009

By Ebony Horton

Two people were injured when their vehicle hit a tree that eyewitnesses said was struck down by lightning, Dale County officials said on Friday.
Dale County Emergency Management Director Robert Marsh said reports were that two people were transported with serious injuries after their vehicle collided with a tree on Dale County Road 64, east of Skipperville.
Marsh said their names were not immediately available.
Marsh said the incident appeared the only one directly related to inclement weather expected to flow through Dale County this weekend.
There is a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms for Ozark both Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, Fla., office.
“People do not need to get out in the weather during a thunderstorm,” Marsh said.
Skipperville volunteer fire and rescue departments and Echo fire and rescue departments responded to the wreck, Marsh said.

DCSO makes drug arrests

July 30, 2009

By Ebony Horton

Dale County Sheriff’s Investigators charged a Level Plains man and an alleged illegal alien with trafficking and conspiracy to commit a drug crime, according to authorities.
According to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, Max Leamon Lester, 26, of Level Plains and Sergio Caal, 24, an alleged illegal alien, were arrested Friday after an undercover operation resulted in the seizure of approximately six ounces of “ICE” (methamphetamine) from an undisclosed location in Clayhatchee and approximately three ounces of ICE from a location in Level Plains. 

Both men were charged with trafficking methamphetamines and conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime.

The operation was a coordinated effort by Drug Enforcement Agency, the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the Level Plains Police Department and the Enterprise Police Department.

The investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.

Traffic death in Dale County, state troopers investigating

July 29, 2009

By Ebony Horton

Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson confirms traffic death in Dale County near Ariton. Few details today at this point. State troopers investigating.

Separate vigils for J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett on Friday

By Ebony Horton

Separate vigils to be held for J.B. and Tracie Hawlett. First to be held at 5 p.m. Friday on Herring Avenue with V.O.C.A.L. Troy King expected to speak. Next to be held at 6 p.m. Friday with Tracie Hawlett’s family.

Ozark police reports

July 28, 2009

By Ebony Horton

The following incidents/crimes were reported to Ozark Police Department on Sunday through Tuesday. Information provided by Ozark Police Department.

Possession of Marihuana 2nd – Ozark Villas – Suspect attempted to run from officers that were performing a foot patrol through the listed area and when detained, suspect had a clear plastic bag containing suspected marihuana on his person.

Unlawful Breaking & Entering of a Vehicle/Theft of Property 2nd – South Hwy 123 –unknown suspect entered the victim’s unsecured vehicle through the passenger side door and removed currency, medications and a CD Player

Theft of Property 1st – Liberty Street – unknown suspect took victim’s electric wheel from her residence and it was later located on the carport of an abandoned residence.

Mon. – 12:32 hrs. – Possession of Forged Instrument 1st – CB&T – unknown suspect passed a counterfeit twenty dollar bill at Gilland Pontiac and it was discovered during the deposit

Theft of Property 3rd – Inland #620 – unknown suspect pumped $7.04 worth of gasoline into her vehicle and left without paying

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Wal Mart Parking Lot –  unknown suspect struck the rear end of the victim’s vehicle then left the scene

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Andrews Avenue (Burger King) – unknown suspect struck the victim’s vehicle while attempting to park then left without notifying anyone.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Wal Mart Parking Lot – unknown suspect struck the rear bumper of victim’s vehicle and then left without notifying anyone.

Criminal Trespass 3rd – South Union Ave. – unknown suspects entered the victim’s property without permission and was attempting to lure his dog out of victim’s yard.

Assault 3rd – 100 block Race Track – suspect struck the victim in the face with a handgun during an argument.

Juvenile Beyond Control (2)

Domestic Dispute

Keeping Dogs Which Disturb the Peace – Meadowlake Drive – suspect has been allowing his dogs to bark constantly for the past 3-1/2 years and the victim is tired of it and wants something done.

 

Ozark Police charged the following with driving under the influence. He has not been convicted:
Larry Hart, 74, of Walding Court