Ozark Colliers fuel station catches afire

October 28, 2009

By Ebony Horton

Workers escaped injuries during a fire at an Ozark fuel station on Wednesday, but the source of the fire had yet to be found.
According to Ozark Police Chief Tony Spivey, emergency and fire crews were dispatched to Colliers on US 231 around 1:15 p.m. in response to a fire that spread to the top of the building.
Spivey said the few workers in the facility escaped with no injuries and that the fire did not spread to any of the fuel pumps.
“A state fire marshal is en route to determine the cause. Luckily the only damage here appears to be from smoke, heat and water,“ Spivey said.
Spivey said damage was mainly contained in the attic and roof part of the building.
The fire remained under investigation.

Former Newton PTO president charged with theft of pto funds

October 26, 2009

By Ebony Horton

from Dale County Sheriff’s Office:
“Brandace M. Albritton, 35, of Midland City was arrested on charges of theft of property in the first degree charges on October 16, 2009.
Albritton was the President of the Newton Elementary School PTO from March through June 2009 and she allegedly spend PTO funds for personal gains.  The initial investigation shows that Albritton spent in excess of $4,000 PTO monies on personal matters.
It is alleged that while president of the Newton PTO, Albritton who was in charge of the fund’s checking account would use some funds to purchase items for the PTO and at the same time would make personal purchases.
When questioned by Dale County Sheriff’s investigator, Albritton made an admission to the misuse of funds.
Albritton was arrested and booked into the Dale County Jail on $5,000 bond.  She has been subsequently released on bond.“

 

Ozark stop light in full operation, Camilla Avenue intersection partially closed

October 24, 2009

By Ebony Horton

The Ozark traffic light system at the Gilland intersection has been fully installed. Ozark Police Chief Tony Spivey said traffic has run smoothly since the installation.
At Camilla Avenue, residents can no longer cross the median to go south toward Dothan because of the road improvements there. The intersection is where Dale County Head Football Coach Todd Horne was killed in a collision in July 2008.

Ozark Make a Difference Day a success

By Ebony Horton

OZARK - Beautification projects took place throughout Ozark on Saturday as residents worked to make another Make A Difference Day worthwhile.
Organizers said projects at every school, at some parks, at Ed Lisenby Lake and the Flowers Center involved a number of volunteers from Ozark and Fort Rucker who helped clean and repair facilities. Volunteers said they met around 8 a.m. and worked until noon, when they were served lunch at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Ozark.
Make a Difference Day co-chair Frank Phillips said this year also included a food and book drive for the Dale County Rescue Mission.
“The rescue mission has already expressed a need for extra food this Thanksgiving. The response in the past had been pretty incredible, so we were hopeful for the same success,” he said.

Tuesday OPD reports

October 21, 2009

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported to Ozark Police Department:
Theft of Property 3rd – Honeysuckle Road – suspect removed $200.00 from the victim’s kitchen cabinet.

Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card – Stop & Go – suspect used the victim’s debit card without permission and made a charge in the amount of $42.00 at the listed location.

Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card – Stop & Go – suspect used the victim’s debit card without permission and made a charge in the amount of $102.00 at the listed location.

Identity Theft – Claybank Avenue, Apt#9 – suspect used victim’s identity to obtain a credit card from HSBC and has made charges totaling $546.50.

Domestic Dispute

Theft of Property 3rd – Deese Road – suspect removed the license plate decal from the victim’s vehicle.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Claybank Avenue @ South Union Avenue – Victim suspect struck the victim’s vehicle and left stating she had to go and was later contacted and gave her information.

Possession of Marijuana 1st/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Evelyn Drive   Midland City, Al. – suspect had marijuana and paraphernalia in his residence when the Department of Human Resource authorities made a home inspection while accompanied by a drug task force officer.

Possession of Marijuana 2nd/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 134 Evelyn Drive   Midland City, Al. – Suspect had marijuana and paraphernalia in her residence when the Department of Human Resource Authorities made a home inspection while accompanied by a drug task force officer.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – US Hwy 231 South – suspect struck the victim’s vehicle in the driver’s rear light forcing his vehicle off the road.

Domestic Harassment

Deceased Person

Domestic Assault 3rd

Arrests:

Eddie Crawford, 39 - Possession of Marijuana 1st – Evelyn Drive Midland City