Hanceville police arrests, dispatcher’s death, corruption allegations threaten department: What we know today
A grand jury recommended abolishing the department after six arrests they said came from a "rampant culture of corruption."
Hanceville residents say they are not shocked by police department indictments
COMING UP IN YOUR FULL FORECAST, HANCEVILLE RESIDENTS ARE REELING TODAY AFTER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE ARRESTED AND THE FUTURE OF THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT IS UP IN THE AIR. A COUNCIL MEETING IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK TO DISCUSS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
Lawsuit by former Hanceville assistant police chief pending in wake of department corruption case
In the wake of the entire Hanceville Police Department being placed on leave following criminal indictments against its chief and several of his officer, a case
‘Culture of corruption’ may destroy Hanceville Police Department: Scandal shocks small college town
The death of a dispatcher and drug-related arrests of police officers thrust an Alabama town into the national spotlight.
Future of Hanceville Police Department in question after entire staff put on leave following corruption scandal
Future of Hanceville Police Department in question after entire staff put on leave following corruption scandal
Alabama grand jury indicts officers, calls to abolish police department
Five Hanceville Police officers have been indicted on multiple charges. A grand jury is calling to immediately abolish the entire department.
Alabama police department should be abolished over "culture of corruption" after 5 officers charged, grand jury says
Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department's evidence room.
Small Alabama city's police force put on leave after grand jury finds 'rampant' corruption
A small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the department be disbanded, saying it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency.
Grand jury calls for Alabama police dept. to be "abolished" due to "culture of corruption"
On Wednesday, a grand jury in Alabama recommended the Hanceville Police Department be abolished after multiple officers were arrested.
Grand jury calls for Hanceville Police Department abolishment
Alabama grand jury recommends that the Hanceville Police Department be abolished for years of corruption and incompetence
Five Hanceville officers, spouse of an officer arrested in connection to dispatcher’s death
Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one of their spouses were arrested in connection to the death of a dispatcher ...
Lawsuit filed by former Hanceville employee mentions issues with evidence room security
The lawsuit alleges that the mayor fired him and ignored warnings that the chain of evidence would be compromised.
Evidence tampering and abuse of power charges lead to community outrage in Hanceville
Five Hanceville police officers, including the chief, have been indicted on charges including tampering with physical ...
‘It’s embarrassing for a lot of people': Hanceville residents react to PD arrests
For a city the size of Hanceville in Cullman County, the word typically travels fast. At least that’s the case after the ...
Hanceville community members share mixed reaction to Hanceville officer arrests
Following the arrests of five Hanceville police officers, some Hanceville residents are expressing a mix in reaction to the ...
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Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury says it operated like a "criminal enterprise"
Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer said Thursday in a statement that the Cullman County Sheriff's Department will temporarily take over law enforcement duties as city officials mull the next steps.
Indictments shed new light on charges against Hanceville Police chief, officers and spouse
Indictments filed with the Cullman County Circuit Court are shedding new light on charges against the Hanceville Police Chief ...
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District Attorney discusses impact of Hanceville police scandal on pending cases
FOX54 has also reviewed a lawsuit filed in 2024 against the city by former Hanceville police officer Lowell Hadder. The suit ...