Attorneys for country crossing have distributed a written notice to Alabama State Troopers on the development grounds on U.S. 231 South, asking them to leave the premises immediately.
Thirty minutes later troopers got into their cars and left the property, heading south on U.S. 231. It is unknown whether they will return. An Eagle photographer followed the troopers down to the rest stop on U.S. 231 south near the Florida line, where they remained during the noon hour.
The written statement, delivered at 11:15 a.m. Friday, has the word "Stop" in all capital letters and includes the following message:
"You are trespassing and do not have permission to be here or anywhere on the Country Crossing development, property including, but not limited to, all internal roads and parking areas. Unless you have a valid search warrant, you are trespassing. You are hereby being instructed to leave the premises immediately."
The statement was handed out to all troopers currently on site at Country Crossing. That number has been estimated at about 50.
Troopers declined comment at the moment, saying that a statement could be forthcoming. They did not leave but remain on the site.
There are about 50 people on the site, either waiting to get inside or there in support of Country Crossing. About three are carrying signs of support for the development, which includes 1,703 electronic bingo machines.
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