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United States District Judge Virgina Hopkins has set a trial date for the lawsuit filed against six Birmingham police officers by Anthony Warren. It will take place at the Hugo Black United States Courthouse in Birmingham on September 22, 2014 and address charges that accuse police of beating Warren while he lay unconscious on the ground after a police chase in 2008.
Joey Kirby, the head football coach at Section High School, was arrested around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and now faces charges that include reckless driving, having an open container of alcohol, illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage, and driving under the influence. Troopers are still investigating and say subsequent charges remain pending.
A nationwide drug operation, dubbed Project Synergy, has led to the arrest of 16 individuals by the Columbiana Police Department. Officers seized more than 400 grams of synthetic and real marijuana, as well as other narcotics during the statewide raid. It is believed that the estimated street value of the narcotics seized is around $15,000.
Hueytown police have charged two men with murder in connection to the death of a 66-year-old retired firefighter who was slain in his home on April 23rd. Kamal Potts, 23, and Romell Cunningham, 28, are both facing one felony count of capital murder during a burglary, and one felony count of capital murder during a robbery.
Police have announced charges against two men for their involvement in the murder of Clarence Harris, 37, who was shot and killed on Sunday morning. Walter Rhone, 41, has been charged with murder and Tavaris Moore, 33, has been charged with hindering prosecution after Harris was found shot to death in the 5600 Block of Aster Avenue.
Jason Keith Richardson, a convicted sex offender in Midland, was arrested by United States Marshals in Colbert County last Monday afternoon. Authorities say that Richardson was staying with a relative and hard possession of a .45 caliber handgun and a large amount of ammunition when he was taken into custody.
Bianca Holman, 25, has been charged with capital murder and robbery after police say she killed Chaya Anders on April 5th at a local beauty shop. Detectives have arrested Holman and she is currently being held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail for the capital murder warrant. She has also been charged with robbery in the case, which carries a $150,000 bond.
Tavares Cortez Taylor, 27, has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting took place earlier this week in the Norwood Bottoms community. The warrant was announced by police on Thursday against Taylor who is now being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $200,000 bond.
A suspect accused with trying to assault a United States Marshal was arrested on Friday after a brief foot chase in the 1600 block of 26th Avenue North. William Harris, who was wanted for the attempted assault of a police officer and abetting in the commission of a felony, was taken into custody along with two other individuals at the scene.
Currently a loophole in Alabama state legislation prevents law enforcement agents from taking back certain items that have been purchased through identity theft or stolen credit cards. However, Republican Allen Treadaway is sponsoring House Bill 75 that would allow police departments to seize such items in the future.
