Tag: WALKER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith lost Tuesday’s primary race with 22% (3,144) of the votes.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office, the Blount County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worked together on a months-long investigation into a group of people who were allegedly squatting at Empire campground.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith announced the father of a four-year-old missing child has been arrested for possession of explosive devices.

During a meeting on Thursday, the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission announced the intent to revoke certifications of Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and chief deputy Ralph Williams.

A Walker County Sheriff’s deputy indicted in connection with the treatment of an inmate is asking for one of the counts against him to be dismissed.

Anthony “Tony” Mitchell died after two weeks in police custody at the Walker County Jail in 2023. His death has been ruled a homicide caused by “medical neglect,” according to a report from the Walker County Coroner’s Office.

Several law enforcement agencies offered assistance Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa for the Republican presidential debate. The purpose was to enhance preparedness by utilizing bomb detection dogs.

Carfentanil, also called Wildnil, has been identified in Walker County. The synthetic opioid is nothing new but hasn’t been a top concern for law enforcement until now.

A mother at Oakman Middle School said her child was one of three threatened when another student came to school with a gun. Two students were arrested, but Erin Harbin said she was not notified.