Ozarl Police - Who has been bad report

NOVEMBER 28, 2011 –    MONDAY: 
@ 12:31 pm. Harassing Communications. Westview Dr.  Victim (Nakita M. McCray) stated suspect (Tansey Blanks) called her cell phone, using obscene language and threatening bodily harm. 

@ 2:27 pm. Failure of Sex Offender to Verify Place of Residence. N. Union Ave. Suspect (Andra L. Crittendon) gave officer false information on his current living address.  

@ 3:07 pm. Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle. Painter Ave. Victim (David A. Smith) stated an unknown suspect backed into his rental vehicle and left without reporting the incident. 

@ 4:05 pm. Theft of Property 2nd/Criminal Trespass 3rd.  Martin Luther King Ave. Victim (Lonnie W. Webb) stated an unknown suspect removed his air unit and copper wiring from his residence while he was out of town.

Dothan Police Department responded to a theft call in the 1000 block of South Bell Street.

On November 28, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a theft call in the 1000 block of South Bell Street. Upon arrival, the victim told police an inoperable vehicle had been stolen from his yard. A witness called the victim and stated she saw the vehicle being towed from the residence and was able to identify the suspect. Police were able to locate the suspect who was interviewed and subsequently charged with the crime. 

·        Tony Mobley, black male, 53 years of age, of Springfield Lane was arrested and charged with First Degree Theft of Property with a $5,000 bond.

Columbus Fire responds to house fire at 2206 Winchester

Neighbors stated they noticed smoke coming our of the vents in the roof of the home and noticed there was something wrong and notified the home owner and noticed that the fire was in the wall around the chimney and notified 911. Fire units responded very promptly and was able to maintain the fire.

Posted by Columbus Eye News at 12:36 PM

Columbus Police are investigating a possible murder and suicide at Huckleberry Hills Apartments

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Columbus Police are investigating a possible murder and suicide at Huckleberry Hills Apartments.
Police tell us officers were conducting a welfare check around 7 o'clock Saturday evening on Saint Mary's Road when they discovered two bodies inside one of the apartments.
We're told 21-year-old Ruby Grant and her husband 27-year-old Freddie Grant were found dead from gunshot wounds inside their apartment. The investigation reveals Ruby was shot before Freddie turned the gun on himself.
Police say they are investigating this as a murder/suicide, and the case is not closed.
News Leader 9 will continue following this story. We'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available.

SNOW ADVISERY FOR ALABAMA

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the first snow of the season is possible Monday afternoon and Monday night in several parts of Alabama.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a winter weather advisory for much of central and northern Alabama, including the cities of Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jasper and Anniston.
The advisory, which stretches from the west edge of the state to the Alabama-Georgia line, will be in effect from Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning.
A mix of rain and snow is possible beginning Monday afternoon. Forecasters say rain will change over to snow during the night, and accumulations of up to two inches are possible in some spots.
The weather service says the greatest accumulations are expected to be in the northwest part of central Alabama.

Thirsty Thief breaks into Dollar General to quench his thirst !

COLUMBUS, GA - An unlikely set of items was stolen from the Dollar General on Amber Dr. Saturday morning.
An Officer responded to a call of an open door or window at the business.
When he got there, he met with an employee who found the front door busted in.
The officer cleared the building and reviewed security footage with the employee.
They saw a black male about 6’ with a white t-shirt over his head break the door with a rock. They then saw him enter the business and steal 2 packs of Open Trail’s men’s socks and a gallon of Hawaiian Punch, valued at $18.35.
The socks and punch were found on the sidewalk outside the store and were returned.

Arrmed Robbery Reagions Bank - MAN CAPTURED !

On November 25, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to an armed robbery in progress at Regions Bank (4203 Ross Clark Circle) at 10:30 p.m. The victim told the 911 operator he was attempting to make a cash drop from a local business when he was tackled by the suspect who snatched the money bag and fled on foot. As the call was being broadcast, an alert patrolman in the vicinity saw the suspect running and immediately pursued him taking him into custody. Police recovered the cash bag and arrested the suspect for robbery. 

·        Roderick Jernigan, black male, 27 years of age, of Chickasaw Street was arrested and charged with Third Degree Robbery with bond being established later today.

Dothan Police Department responded to an internal theft call at Kmart (2185 Reeves Street)

On November 26, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to an internal theft call at Kmart (2185 Reeves Street). Upon arrival, police spoke with a Kmart security officer who advised an internal investigation of an assistant manager, Darlene Leonard, had been started earlier this month due to suspicion of theft from the business. Between the dates of 11-19-2011 and 11-25-2011 Leonard used .75 cent price tags to purchase items of much higher value. Leonard was also observed taking a Kmart bag containing clothing from the store without paying. Investigators responded to collect the evidence against Leonard who was then arrested and charged with Theft of Property second degree.

·        Darlene Leonard, black female, 50 years of age, of Ozark, Alabama was arrested and charged with Second Degree Theft of Property with bond being established later today.

Dothan Police Department responded to a critical assault at Houligans Lounge

On November 24, 2011 the Dothan Police Department responded to a critical assault at Houligans Lounge (3611 Montgomery Highway). Upon arrival, police learned a physical altercation between the victim and suspect had occurred in the parking lot during which the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times causing serious injury. The victim was transported to a local hospital and the suspect was taken into custody.

·        Shane Robert Teeter, white male, 33 years of age, of Coffee Springs, Alabama was arrested and charged with First Degree Assault with a $60,000 bond.

Robert R. (Bob) Marsh, age 80 of Ozark, Al. passed away on Saturday, November 26th at Dale Medical Center after an extended illness

CW4 Robert R. Marsh  U.S. Army Retired

   Robert R. (Bob) Marsh, age 80 of Ozark, Al. passed away on Saturday, November 26^th at Dale Medical Center after an extended illness.  The funeral will be at Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home on Tuesday , November 29, at 2/l00 P.M., with the Reverend William Hart officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, with Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home from 1 hour prior to the service time

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    CW4 Marsh was born and lived most of his life in Dale County, Alabama.  While still in high school, he joined the Alabama National Guard in 1947.  After graduation from high school in 1949, he enlisted in the Regular Army where he served until his retirement in 1970.  He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, having served two tours in Vietnam as a CH-54 Army helicopter pilot.

   After his retirement from the Army, Marsh attended Troy University, earning degrees in history and political science.  He also retired from the U.S. Postal Service, having served 20 years as a rural mail carrier.  After his second retirement, he enjoyed gardening and self taught himself woodworking as a hobby, which produced many exquisite items of furniture and wood work. He handcrafted a mandolin and taught himself to play it, as well as an accomplished guitar player who loved the old bluegrass music.

   He was a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, the  National Rural Letter Carriers Association, The Retired Officer’s Association, the National Association for Uniformed Services, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Veterans of the Vietnam War, Vietnam Helicopter Pilot’s Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars,  the First Cavalry Division Association and numerous other service and civic organizations.

His many military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star with V device and 23 Air Medals.  He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, Theodore Roosevelt (Bob) Marsh and Quida Smith Marsh, a sister Jeanette, and brother Harold (Norma Jean).

   Survivors include his loving and faithful wife of 56 years, Mary Ezell Marsh, a son Robert David and daughter in-law Shari Russell Marsh, a daughter Shari and husband Phillip Harris, both of Ozark.  Sisters Joanne Boyette from Montgomery, Shelby Marsh Godwin (Joe) and brother Bobby Marsh (Sandra) of Ozark.  Grandchildren Robert James Marsh Ozark, Richard Alan Marsh, (Kelli), Smyrna, TN, Jessica Marsh of Dothan, Mikayla Harris of Ozark. Great grandchildren Tristan and Isabella of Ozark, and Riley of Smyrna, Tn. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.  Special thanks to Jim Ezell, his brother-in-law, who has provided so much support in Bob’s  later years.