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Monday, June 20, 2011
Dad murdered on Father's Day
OCHLOCKNEE, GA (WALB) - The victim in this case was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Authorities say 37-year-old Keith Davis was killed when a bullet traveled through one person then struck him in the chest.
UPDATE: Guntersville, Al Plane crash - Third Victim child dies in hospital
UPDATE:
There is now reported that the 3rd person has died in the hospital after being treated for injuries in the plane crash in Guntersville Plane crash click here to see related post.
The 3rd victim was a four year old girl . Only one survivor whom is still being treated in the hospital.
Officials believe the four passengers were coming from Tennessee, and stopped in Guntersville to refuel. The wreckage is being sent to Atlanta to determine what caused the plane crashed.
There is now reported that the 3rd person has died in the hospital after being treated for injuries in the plane crash in Guntersville Plane crash click here to see related post.
The 3rd victim was a four year old girl . Only one survivor whom is still being treated in the hospital.
Officials believe the four passengers were coming from Tennessee, and stopped in Guntersville to refuel. The wreckage is being sent to Atlanta to determine what caused the plane crashed.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
New Brockton Mayor arrested for animal cruelty
Courtesyof Melissa Braun Sun Staff Writer
New Brockton Mayor Lenwood Herron touted his innocence Monday evening just hours after being arrested on the charge of animal cruelty.
Herron was arrested at the Coffee County Jail shortly after 4 p.m. Monday and charged with cruelty to dogs and/or cats in the second degree for his alleged role in the treatment of five dogs housed at the New Brockton Animal Shelter.
He was arrested after being indicted by a Coffee County grand jury and was later released on $300 bond.
Following a regularly scheduled New Brockton council meeting Monday, during which no mention was made of the animal shelter or Herron’s arrest, Herron confirmed rumors of his arrest.
Though hesitant to comment about the arrest, Herron said he believes that his arrest was part of a cover up of alleged corruption that has occurred in the town since 1986.
Herron’s attorney, Letta Dillard Gorman, echoed Herron’s sentiment.
“I feel this is politically motivated,” she said.
Gorman has not yet viewed the indictment, but said, “As soon as I’ve seen the indictment I will make motions to dispose of this.”
Controversy has swirled around the New Brockton Animal Shelter since law enforcement officials received a complaint about the facility May 19.
Officers received reports that numerous canines were being mistreated and were malnourished at the makeshift New Brockton-owned animal shelter.
When officers arrived at the shelter, they found four dogs living in feces inside a cage. Each animal, including two puppies, was found in need of medical attention, with undrinkable water and insect-infested food.
An additional dog was chained outside the shelter without food or water. The dog was observed eating insects and grass.
About 24 hours after the shelter was discovered, a puppy died.
Dr. Jake Hendrix, a veterinarian with Animal Health Center in Enterprise, treated several of the other dogs for malnutrition and injuries that included a broken jaw.
The animals are now reported to be recovering from their injuries.
They are each available for adoption from the SOS Animal Shelter, a no-kill shelter located on Highway 84 East.
While at the New Brockton shelter in May, Coffee County Sheriff Dave Sutton voiced a warning that those found to be responsible for the shelter would be prosecuted.
Following an investigation by the sheriff’s department, Sutton said investigators identified two individuals allegedly responsible for the shelter.
One of the individuals was Herron.
Officers sought warrants for the arrest of both men through the Coffee County Circuit Clerk’s office, but received approval for only one warrant.
The decision was made to instead present evidence gathered during the investigation, including statements from several New Brockton residents, to a grand jury.
“I feel both people were responsible and the evidence shows that,” Sutton said. “A law has been broken and the canines suffered. This issue now lies in the hands of my district attorney now.”
If convicted of second-degree animal cruelty, a Class A misdemeanor, Herron could face a fine of not more than $6,000 and a maximum sentence of a year in jail, according to Alabama criminal codes.
Additional arrests are expected.
Father's Day at Blue Springs State Park
by Staff Writer
2595 Hwy. 10
Clio, AL 36017
334-397-4875
334-397-4875 (fax)
As the summer heat hit its highs today , the parking lot filled up fast as plenty of families found a cool way to celebrate Father's Day by visiting Blue Springs State Park in Blue Springs, Alabama.
Many families celebrated by Swimming, Grilling and Fishing. some even enjoyed camping at the park.
Brian Meeder from Clairs House Girls Home of Panama City, Fl. stated that they have been here at the park camping since Friday. Meeder stated, "We come to the park every Quarter to let our girls enjoy the camping and swimming here at the park"."We feel this Park is very safe and is family orientated and the staff works hard to keep it that way".
Speaking to the Tim Petty Family who was enjoying a nice quiet day celebrating Fathers Day sitting in the shade on the bank of the pond fishing with his wife and kids. Petty stated that his wife tried to surprise him by blindfolding him when they left the house in Enterprise and attempted to bring him to the park for a Father's Day Surprise for a fishing trip but he figured out where he was being taken before they arrived! Petty's Son was so excited when he caught his first fish today for his daddy !
While others enjoyed their selves either fishing or making a big splash in the 68 Degree spring water Kenny Williams and his family from Dothan, Echo & Skipperville enjoyed Father's Day Sitting in the shade eating Grilled Corn on the Cob and other grilled food or eating a cold watermelon.
Senator Billy Beasley and his wife Rebecca spent the afternoon at the park with their two small granddaughters.
Senator Beasley (D) serves 28th district which includes Barbour County, home of Blue Springs St. Park. The Senator's wife stated that this is one of their favorite places to visit.
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Senator Beasley (D) serves 28th district which includes Barbour County, home of Blue Springs St. Park. The Senator's wife stated that this is one of their favorite places to visit.
If you haven't been to BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK you should make a visit one day soon and enjoy their nice cold springs that pumps 3,600 gallons of water from the underground spring per minute.
Facilities include modern and primitive campgrounds, picnic shelters, tables, grills, comfort stations, and playground. Blue Springs is open 7 a.m. to sundown, year round and has very reasonable entrance fees. The Fees are listed below.
Entrance Fee
Adults (Weekdays): $2
Adults (Weekends): $3
Child (6 years -11 years old): $1
Child (5 and Under): Free
Seniors (age 62 and older) & Disabled Citizens: $1
Adults (Weekdays): $2
Adults (Weekends): $3
Child (6 years -11 years old): $1
Child (5 and Under): Free
Seniors (age 62 and older) & Disabled Citizens: $1
For more info on Blue Springs State Park contact them at:
Clio, AL 36017
334-397-4875
334-397-4875 (fax)
Blue Springs state park is located on Alabama Highway 10 just East of Clio and West of Abbeville
You can find & add Blue Springs State park on Face Book by clicking here.
Toddler falls from 3rd story window; mother arrested
A 3-year-old girl was flown to the hospital Friday morning after falling from a third story window, and Hamilton Police have arrested the child's mother.
It happened just before 9 a.m. in the 500 block of Monument Avenue.
The child was taken to Fort Hamilton Hospital and subsequently taken via Air Care to University Hospital.
After investigating the incident, Hamilton Police have arrested Miranda Maggard, 29, and charged her with child endangering. Police say Maggard left the child alone at the time of the injury, allowing her the opportunity to climb onto a table and eventually fell out of the third story window.
In a 911 call that was released to the media, the caller says she was with the child that fell out of the window and was not able to find her parents. She also said the child was conscious but hurt.
The child is currently under observation with non-life threatening but serious injuries.
It happened just before 9 a.m. in the 500 block of Monument Avenue.
The child was taken to Fort Hamilton Hospital and subsequently taken via Air Care to University Hospital.
After investigating the incident, Hamilton Police have arrested Miranda Maggard, 29, and charged her with child endangering. Police say Maggard left the child alone at the time of the injury, allowing her the opportunity to climb onto a table and eventually fell out of the third story window.
In a 911 call that was released to the media, the caller says she was with the child that fell out of the window and was not able to find her parents. She also said the child was conscious but hurt.
The child is currently under observation with non-life threatening but serious injuries.
Thief buys $43,000 worth of Facebook games using stolen debit card
A thief made thousand of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases using a stolen debit card which belonged to a southeast Charlotte business.
The crime was reported on Thursday by London Capital Group, LLC, located at 120 Greenwich Road.
An employee said the unauthorized purchases were made between April 1, 2010, and May 11, 2011.
The thief used the stolen Wachovia debit/VISA card number to make several hundred online purchases with Facebook and Zynga games valued at $45,266.
Deputies capture 6-foot long python in KFC parking lot
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies captured a 6-foot long Burmese python that was spotted in an Anderson Township parking lot.
The snake was spotted by a Rumpke driver at around 11 a.m. Thursday near a dumpster in the parking lot of the KFC on Beechmont Avenue. The driver was loading the contents of the dumpster into his truck when he spotted the animal.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies responded and were able to get the snake's tail around a broom, and then lift the snake into a cardboard box.
The SPCA responded to get the snake.
It's still unclear how the snake got there.
According to National Geographic, Burmese pythons are native to southeast Asia, but are known as a snake of choice for reptile owners. They are commonly released into the wild when owners don't want to care for them any more.
The snake was spotted by a Rumpke driver at around 11 a.m. Thursday near a dumpster in the parking lot of the KFC on Beechmont Avenue. The driver was loading the contents of the dumpster into his truck when he spotted the animal.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies responded and were able to get the snake's tail around a broom, and then lift the snake into a cardboard box.
The SPCA responded to get the snake.
It's still unclear how the snake got there.
According to National Geographic, Burmese pythons are native to southeast Asia, but are known as a snake of choice for reptile owners. They are commonly released into the wild when owners don't want to care for them any more.
Accused former Hudson teacher marries student
ANGELINA COUNTY, TX (KTRE) -
A former Hudson High School teacher and his student are now married following allegations of an improper relationship between an educator and student.
"To me, because I worked in Angelina County, I knew where their city's were that they were living in, and I remember asking, you came all the way to Cherokee County to get your marriage license and that's all I said," said Cherokee County Deputy Clerk Cheryl Cameron.
The clerk said she remembers Gonzalez coming into the courthouse with his then soon-to-be bride.
Jesus "Jesse" Gonzalez, 24, filed for a marriage license on June 11, 2011 after the girl's 18th birthday, according to the clerk's office.
Gonzalez surrendered to authorities after being charged with having an improper relationship with his then, 17-year-old female student.
"They got married after she graduated from high school," said Gonzalez's attorney Al Charanza. "She is now 18 years old, an adult who can make decisions on her own."
When asked about the case, Angelina County District Attorney Clyde Herrington said the marriage does complicate the case and he's not sure where the prosecution will go from here. He said he had to limit his comments at this time because the case was still pending.
"I don't know if I'll pursue charges," said Herrington.
The prosecutor cited two Texas statutes regarding spousal testimony, one "A spouse cannot be compelled to testify against their spouse." Another statute pertains to privilege that applies to communication during a marriage relating to a private conversation between spouses.
He said a spouse can choose to testify, but even if they choose to do so, they cannot talk about things said during a private conversation with their spouse. He said given the date of the marriage license in this case he would presume the wife would not be inclined to testify.
"It is the law and it is not our position as a school district to ignore the law," said Hudson ISD Superintendent Mary Ann Whiteker. "So we have followed all the requirements, reporting it to TEA."
"Even though it might be difficult to prosecute, there are some definite consequences that hopefully will deter others," said Licensed Professional Counselor Doctor Debra Burton. "It makes it very difficult because since there was a violation of boundaries, the professional in this case, the teacher, he is the one that is responsible for maintaining the boundaries."
A police affidavit states that on March 31, 2011, Michael Daniel, Hudson ISD Police Chief, received a call from a sergeant of the Angelina County Sheriff's department in reference to suspicious activity.
According to the affidavit, a deputy on patrol had approached a vehicle parked in a wooded area on FM 2497 and noticed a white male standing next to a small black car. The male was later identified as Jesus "Jesse" Gonzalez. Also in the car was a 17-year-old girl who said she was a student at Hudson High School. The student identified Gonzalez as a friend and teacher that she could talk to, the report stated.
Deputy M. Powell reported both Gonzalez and the girl appeared nervous, especially when he began questioning them about being in the isolated area. Gonzalez advised that he had pulled off the main highway so that he could call a friend on his cell phone.
The deputy called other officials to the area after suspecting that the two were not being truthful on their reasoning for being in this isolated location.
Upon further questioning the report said the student confirmed a relationship with Gonzalez, her debate teacher, stating that they had been involved in several physical acts. Chief Daniel was called out to the location and took the student to meet with her parents and the Hudson High School principal, according to the report.
Gonzalez has since resigned his position with Hudson ISD. He is charged with having an improper relationship between educator and student, which is a 2nd degree felony. He is currently out of jail on a $5,000 bond.
"I think it's more of a problem today because of the exposure of young people to a lot of things that they were not exposed to back in the 50s, 60s, even 70s, but also it's the ability to communicate with cell phones, through Facebook, through email, that was not available before," Burton said.
"Our staff is there to teach them and we want to make sure that we keep everyone focused on our business and that business is to educate our children," said Whiteker.
Whiteker said she will ensure professional student-teacher relationships are a major focus of in-service training in August and throughout the school year.
A former Hudson High School teacher and his student are now married following allegations of an improper relationship between an educator and student.
"To me, because I worked in Angelina County, I knew where their city's were that they were living in, and I remember asking, you came all the way to Cherokee County to get your marriage license and that's all I said," said Cherokee County Deputy Clerk Cheryl Cameron.
The clerk said she remembers Gonzalez coming into the courthouse with his then soon-to-be bride.
Jesus "Jesse" Gonzalez, 24, filed for a marriage license on June 11, 2011 after the girl's 18th birthday, according to the clerk's office.
Gonzalez surrendered to authorities after being charged with having an improper relationship with his then, 17-year-old female student.
"They got married after she graduated from high school," said Gonzalez's attorney Al Charanza. "She is now 18 years old, an adult who can make decisions on her own."
When asked about the case, Angelina County District Attorney Clyde Herrington said the marriage does complicate the case and he's not sure where the prosecution will go from here. He said he had to limit his comments at this time because the case was still pending.
"I don't know if I'll pursue charges," said Herrington.
The prosecutor cited two Texas statutes regarding spousal testimony, one "A spouse cannot be compelled to testify against their spouse." Another statute pertains to privilege that applies to communication during a marriage relating to a private conversation between spouses.
He said a spouse can choose to testify, but even if they choose to do so, they cannot talk about things said during a private conversation with their spouse. He said given the date of the marriage license in this case he would presume the wife would not be inclined to testify.
"It is the law and it is not our position as a school district to ignore the law," said Hudson ISD Superintendent Mary Ann Whiteker. "So we have followed all the requirements, reporting it to TEA."
"Even though it might be difficult to prosecute, there are some definite consequences that hopefully will deter others," said Licensed Professional Counselor Doctor Debra Burton. "It makes it very difficult because since there was a violation of boundaries, the professional in this case, the teacher, he is the one that is responsible for maintaining the boundaries."
A police affidavit states that on March 31, 2011, Michael Daniel, Hudson ISD Police Chief, received a call from a sergeant of the Angelina County Sheriff's department in reference to suspicious activity.
According to the affidavit, a deputy on patrol had approached a vehicle parked in a wooded area on FM 2497 and noticed a white male standing next to a small black car. The male was later identified as Jesus "Jesse" Gonzalez. Also in the car was a 17-year-old girl who said she was a student at Hudson High School. The student identified Gonzalez as a friend and teacher that she could talk to, the report stated.
Deputy M. Powell reported both Gonzalez and the girl appeared nervous, especially when he began questioning them about being in the isolated area. Gonzalez advised that he had pulled off the main highway so that he could call a friend on his cell phone.
The deputy called other officials to the area after suspecting that the two were not being truthful on their reasoning for being in this isolated location.
Upon further questioning the report said the student confirmed a relationship with Gonzalez, her debate teacher, stating that they had been involved in several physical acts. Chief Daniel was called out to the location and took the student to meet with her parents and the Hudson High School principal, according to the report.
Gonzalez has since resigned his position with Hudson ISD. He is charged with having an improper relationship between educator and student, which is a 2nd degree felony. He is currently out of jail on a $5,000 bond.
"I think it's more of a problem today because of the exposure of young people to a lot of things that they were not exposed to back in the 50s, 60s, even 70s, but also it's the ability to communicate with cell phones, through Facebook, through email, that was not available before," Burton said.
"Our staff is there to teach them and we want to make sure that we keep everyone focused on our business and that business is to educate our children," said Whiteker.
Whiteker said she will ensure professional student-teacher relationships are a major focus of in-service training in August and throughout the school year.
Birmingham Father celebrates Father's Day with newborn sextuplets !
What a way to celebrate Fathers day the way Birmingham , Al Father , Mitchell Carroll celebrates with newborn sextuplets this Saturday ! congrats to the five girls and one boy .
The babies are in stable condition in the neonatal intensive care in Brookwood Medical Center after being in the womb for 28 weeks.
Congrats to Michell and Heather Carroll ! you brought in fathers day with a real BANG !
The babies are in stable condition in the neonatal intensive care in Brookwood Medical Center after being in the womb for 28 weeks.
Congrats to Michell and Heather Carroll ! you brought in fathers day with a real BANG !
Early Morning Fire Destroys a Dothan Home
reported from RSN news:
Multiple Dothan Fire units have responded to a report of a structure fire at 905 Post Oak Drive. When the first fire engine arrived on scene they advised smoke and flames visible. Pilcher’s Ambulance responded to the scene, along with Dothan Police to help with traffic control. Post Oak was closed due to the supply lines and fire trucks blocking the road. The resident was at home but did escape uninjured. The fire did manage to burn through the roof in one area. It’s not known what started the fire at this time.
Multiple Dothan Fire units have responded to a report of a structure fire at 905 Post Oak Drive. When the first fire engine arrived on scene they advised smoke and flames visible. Pilcher’s Ambulance responded to the scene, along with Dothan Police to help with traffic control. Post Oak was closed due to the supply lines and fire trucks blocking the road. The resident was at home but did escape uninjured. The fire did manage to burn through the roof in one area. It’s not known what started the fire at this time.
Echo Chicken house damaged in June 17,2011 storm
June 17,2011 Dale County Sheriff Dept,Dale County CERT and Dale County EMA responded to local chicken farm on CR 67 in Echo, Al
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Reports states that a strong direct line wind hit one of the chicken houses that was stocked with new baby chicks. The wind taken part of the roof off of the chicken house. neighbors and others from the community helped relocate the chickens from the damaged location. there was several thousand of dollars in damages.
Photos by LeRoy Miller- Skipperville, Al
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Reports states that a strong direct line wind hit one of the chicken houses that was stocked with new baby chicks. The wind taken part of the roof off of the chicken house. neighbors and others from the community helped relocate the chickens from the damaged location. there was several thousand of dollars in damages.
Photos by LeRoy Miller- Skipperville, Al
Northview teacher charged
Dothan police arrested a Northview High School teacher Friday on a charge he had sex with one of his students.
Dothan police arrested Calvin Bell-Tharpe, 30, Friday afternoon, and charged him with "felony school employee engaging in a sex act or sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19."Attorney Shaun McGhee said his client was taken to jail and held on a $175,000 bond. McGhee, who was retained to represent Bell-Tharpe, said his client will have a bond hearing Monday morning in front of District Court Judge Benjamin Lewis.
McGhee said his client was charged with allegedly having sex with one of his students. He said the alleged offense date was sometime in November 2010.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Skipperville men charged in Clio Drug break-ins
Two arrests have been made in connection with the April 7 burglary of Clio Drug Company in downtown Clio, according to Clio police chief Richard Johnson.
Jonathan Watson, 38, of County Road 64 in Skipperville and Ronald Blackman, 32, of 3143 County Road 57 in Skipperville were arrested Friday, June 3. Watson was charged with criminal mischief, burglary third degree and theft of property second degree, a felony. Watson was arrested at his residence.
Blackman was charged with receiving stolen property second degree. At the time he was in the Coffee County Jail, having been placed there following his arrest and charge of burglary in connection with the May 26 burglary of Center Drug in Enterprise.
The Dale County Sheriff’s Department and the Wiregrass Violent Crime Drug Task Force made the arrests, according to Johnson.
Clio Drug experienced break-ins twice during the month of April. The first break-in occurred April 7 around 2:30 a.m., according to Johnson. The second break-in occurred around 4 a.m. on April 23. During both incidents, the store’s front glass was shattered. Johnson estimated these damages at approximately $350. Pain medications oxycodone and lorcet were also taken from the store.
Jonathan Watson, 38, of County Road 64 in Skipperville and Ronald Blackman, 32, of 3143 County Road 57 in Skipperville were arrested Friday, June 3. Watson was charged with criminal mischief, burglary third degree and theft of property second degree, a felony. Watson was arrested at his residence.
Blackman was charged with receiving stolen property second degree. At the time he was in the Coffee County Jail, having been placed there following his arrest and charge of burglary in connection with the May 26 burglary of Center Drug in Enterprise.
The Dale County Sheriff’s Department and the Wiregrass Violent Crime Drug Task Force made the arrests, according to Johnson.
Clio Drug experienced break-ins twice during the month of April. The first break-in occurred April 7 around 2:30 a.m., according to Johnson. The second break-in occurred around 4 a.m. on April 23. During both incidents, the store’s front glass was shattered. Johnson estimated these damages at approximately $350. Pain medications oxycodone and lorcet were also taken from the store.
Why are you paying more at the pumps in Some areas then others in Covington County?
Tune in to WKNI TV 25 Monday for an Exclusive story on what is really happening with local gas prices. Eddie went out this past week and investigated alligations that a local business person was charging more for gas in one Covington City then another.
To read this and other news stories from WKNI TV 25 click here
Webb man gets 12 years
A Webb man received a 12-year prison sentence earlier this week after he pleaded guilty to molesting two teenage girls.
Attorney Eric Davis said his client, Herman Dewayne Cannon, 21, of Furnie Folks Road, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of second-degree sodomy and two felony counts of second-degree rape. Davis said Circuit Court Judge Larry Anderson sentenced Cannon to 12 years in prison for each of the charges, which he ordered to be served concurrently with each other.Court records indicate Houston County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him in September 2010. According to the warrants in the cases, both victims are from Ashford. One girl was 14 when the sexual assaults started. The other one was 15 years old when they started.
Cannon faced two to 20 years in prison for each of the class B felony crimes.
Food program comes to Clio
Calvary Assembly of God in Clio will host its Summer Food Service Program through July 15.
This USDA government-funded program is free for children 18 and under. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Children participating will also enjoy Bible stories, games, movies and exercises.
Call 397-2278 for details.
This USDA government-funded program is free for children 18 and under. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Children participating will also enjoy Bible stories, games, movies and exercises.
Call 397-2278 for details.
Beat the Summer Heat! Cool Off at Blue Springs State Park
Facilities include modern and primitive campgrounds, picnic shelters, tables, grills, comfort stations, and playground.
Blue Springs is open 7 a.m. to sundown, year round and has very reasonable entrance fees. The Fees are listed below.
Entrance Fee
Adults (Weekdays): $2
Adults (Weekends): $3
Child (6 years -11 years old): $1
Child (5 and Under): Free
Seniors (age 62 and older) & Disabled Citizens: $1
Adults (Weekdays): $2
Adults (Weekends): $3
Child (6 years -11 years old): $1
Child (5 and Under): Free
Seniors (age 62 and older) & Disabled Citizens: $1
For more info on Blue Springs State Park contact them at:
2595 Hwy. 10
Clio, AL 36017
334-397-4875
334-397-4875 (fax)
Clio, AL 36017
334-397-4875
334-397-4875 (fax)
BREAKING NEWS- 2 killed, 2 children injured in Guntersville plane crash
GUNTERSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
Around 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Marshall County Sheriff's officials said that a plane crash near the Guntersville airport killed two people and injured two others.
Officials on the scene said a family was in the plane. A man and a woman were killed in the wreck. A girl between the ages of four and six was taken to Huntsville Hospital by a medical helicopter, and a boy between the ages of six and eight old was also taken to a hospital by helicopter.
[Click here to view the airport's website]
Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson said the plane was a Piper low wing general aviation aircraft. It is unclear whether it was arriving or departing. It crashed in a yard on Buck Island in Marshall County.
The plane was reportedly in four pieces with a wing completely broken off, the fuselage burned, and the tail section broken off.
Several emergency crews responded to the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Admission are headed to the scene.
Around 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Marshall County Sheriff's officials said that a plane crash near the Guntersville airport killed two people and injured two others.
Officials on the scene said a family was in the plane. A man and a woman were killed in the wreck. A girl between the ages of four and six was taken to Huntsville Hospital by a medical helicopter, and a boy between the ages of six and eight old was also taken to a hospital by helicopter.
[Click here to view the airport's website]
Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson said the plane was a Piper low wing general aviation aircraft. It is unclear whether it was arriving or departing. It crashed in a yard on Buck Island in Marshall County.
The plane was reportedly in four pieces with a wing completely broken off, the fuselage burned, and the tail section broken off.
Several emergency crews responded to the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Admission are headed to the scene.
Train hits car, woman airlifted to hospital
AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - A woman was airlifted to the Columbus Regional after her car was hit by a train Friday morning.
The woman's condition is not known at this time, but Auburn Police say she is extremely fortunate that the train did not crush the car when the two collided at North Stage Road railroad crossing around 9:00 a.m.
Officers tell us the westbound CSX train struck the vehicle on the passenger side door and pushed it about 500 yards.
There are no crossing arms at the crossing, where the accident happened.
Detectives say there are signals that alert drivers that a train is coming.
The accident remains under investigation.
Click on the link below to watch the video report !
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=14930578&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5967546
The woman's condition is not known at this time, but Auburn Police say she is extremely fortunate that the train did not crush the car when the two collided at North Stage Road railroad crossing around 9:00 a.m.
Officers tell us the westbound CSX train struck the vehicle on the passenger side door and pushed it about 500 yards.
There are no crossing arms at the crossing, where the accident happened.
Detectives say there are signals that alert drivers that a train is coming.
The accident remains under investigation.
Click on the link below to watch the video report !
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=14930578&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5967546
Alleged mastermind behind 72 murders arrested
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (CNN) - Mexican authorities announced the arrest of the man they said directed the kidnappings of 72 Central and South American migrants found slain in San Fernando, Tamaulipas.
Federal Police officials said Edgar Huerta montiel, alias "El Wache," told them he led the capture of two freight trucks packed with undocumented migrants in the state of Tamaulipas, and then killed 10 of the victims.
Huerta, identified as an army deserter who works for the zetas drug gang, allegedly told police he also ordered the kidnappings of six busloads of passengers in the rural town of San Fernando.
Captives were taken to safe houses and tortured for information, including whether they were working for a rival gang known as the gulf cartel, said Ramon Eduard Pequeno, head of the anti-drug division of the federal police.
The bodies of 72 migrants turned up on August on a ranch in San Fernando after one of the group escaped.
In the same area, authorities this spring found clandestine graves with the remains of nearly 200 people believed kidnapped from buses heading toward the border.
Huerta was arrested Thursday in the northern state of Zacatecas.
Migrants are frequently seized by criminal gangs seeking to extort money from victims' loved ones.
Federal Police officials said Edgar Huerta montiel, alias "El Wache," told them he led the capture of two freight trucks packed with undocumented migrants in the state of Tamaulipas, and then killed 10 of the victims.
Huerta, identified as an army deserter who works for the zetas drug gang, allegedly told police he also ordered the kidnappings of six busloads of passengers in the rural town of San Fernando.
Captives were taken to safe houses and tortured for information, including whether they were working for a rival gang known as the gulf cartel, said Ramon Eduard Pequeno, head of the anti-drug division of the federal police.
The bodies of 72 migrants turned up on August on a ranch in San Fernando after one of the group escaped.
In the same area, authorities this spring found clandestine graves with the remains of nearly 200 people believed kidnapped from buses heading toward the border.
Huerta was arrested Thursday in the northern state of Zacatecas.
Migrants are frequently seized by criminal gangs seeking to extort money from victims' loved ones.
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