(Baldwin County)
A letter from Sheriff Hoss Mack,
Today the United States Attorney’s Office in Mobile issued a statement that they will not seek prosecution against any parties resulting from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation into the Baldwin County Courthouse Security System. The Investigation was initiated in October 2011.
The Sheriff’s Office cooperated fully in the investigation. All available data, records and documentation were turned over to the FBI for review. The US Attorney’s Office found the actions which were taken were to generally enhance courthouse security and protection of courthouse personnel. The determination was also made there was no nefarious intent to gather any audio intercepts and the entire application and implementation process had been transparent.
As only one member of the Courthouse Security Committee, I can say I am pleased this matter has been brought to a conclusion. As I stated from the very beginning, the Sheriff’s Office was vested with the authority to improve an existing system with recommendations discussed with the Committee and do so with increased public safety as its goal. The responsibility of safety and security is a serious issue and one that remains a top priority of this Sheriff’s Office. We will continue to work with the Committee to provide the safest environment for our courts and all citizens who have the need to visit any of our courthouses.
I appreciate the in-depth nature of this review.
Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack
(Baldwin County, Alabama)
Last week, April 25, the Baldwin County Drug Task Force has been conducting a round-up of drug suspects throughout Baldwin County.
The majority of suspects arrested were indicted by a Baldwin County Grand Jury for various drug charges to include: unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, trafficking methamphetamine, manufacturing a controlled substance and chemical endangerment of a child. The task force arrested eleven people and are looking for 3 more.
Arrested:
Jessica Stringer 34 Magnolia Springs
Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
Chile Endangerment of a Child
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $30,000
George Packer 40 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $10,000
Cecil Wyatt 19 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $30,000
John Turner Jr. 46 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $10,000
Mitch Prim 30 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $20,000
Jarrod White 24 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $20,000
Samual Shea 24 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $20,000
Travis York 33 Bay Minette
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance/Probation Violation
No Bond
Charles Williams 33 Bay Minette
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance/Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $10,000
Matthew Paul 23 Loxley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bond: $10,000
Arthur Rivers 45 Foley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Search Warrant: 9451 Bay Pines Rd Elberta
Arrested: Richard Graham 53
Charges: POM 1
UPDP
Indoor Grow
17 mature and immature marijuana plants
Wanted by BCSO
Scott White 43 Summerdale
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Bridgette Clark 49 Loxley
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
Bob Tunstall 19 Fairhope
Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
On 4-26-12 Investigators with the Baldwin County Drug Task Force arrested Timothy Howard 40 for Unlawful Manufacturing a Controlled Substance First and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Howard was found in possession of items used to manufacture methamphetamine at his Tattoo shop in Fairhope, AL. Howard is the owner of All American Tattoo which is located at 22866 C Hwy 98 Fairhope AL. Howard lives at the Tattoo shop and admitted to Investigators he was manufacturing methamphetamine at the location. Howard is currently in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Correction Center on a $26,000 bond.
On April 19, 2012 the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force, along with the assistance of the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, Alabama Game and Fish, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, served a search warrant at the residence of Wilson Edward "Sonny" Stamps in the Tensaw Community of Stockton, AL. The search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation involving the sales of ICE, a form of crystal methamphetamine. Stamps was charged with the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with several Unlawful Distributions of a Controlled Substance charges forthcoming. During the search warrant investigators seized methamphetamine packaged for sale and US currency. The investigation is still ongoing.
(Baldwin County)
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 3rd Annual 2012 Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camps.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camp is a program established to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children between the ages of 8 and 13. The purpose of the program is to build life skills, instill confidence and develop self esteem. The curriculum includes a wide range of activities that will incorporate team work, physical fitness and general Sheriff’s Office information. This program is a cooperative effort by several public safety and public service agencies throughout Baldwin County, which provide knowledge in a safe and fun environment.
Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physical health information, bowling, obstacle courses, guest speakers, a family fun day, and many other activities.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Camps will be held at:
Baldwin County High School, Bay Minette, Alabama:
Wednesday, June 13th through Saturday June 16th, 2012
Central Baldwin Middle School, Robertsdale, Alabama:
Wednesday, June 27th through Saturday June 30th, 2012
Fairhope Intermediate School, Fairhope, Alabama:
Wednesday, August 1st through Saturday August 4th, 2012
The Camp staff is made up of volunteers of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office as well as other participating agencies. The camp fee is $30.00 and includes camp shirts and activities. The application for the camp can be picked up at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s office and is also located on the Baldwin County
Sheriff’s Office website:
http://www.sheriffofbaldwin.com/
For further information please contact Mrs. Linda Anderson at (251) 972-6890
(Orange Beach)
Ms. Elliott is a former weekend host of NPR's All Things Considered. In that role she interviewed a variety of luminaries and world leaders, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. She celebrated the 40th Anniversary of "Alice's Restaurant" with Arlo Guthrie, and mixed it up on the rink with the Baltimore's Charm City Roller Girls. She profiled the late historian John Hope Franklin and the children's book author Eric Carle.
Since joining NPR in 1995, Ms. Elliott has covered the re-opening of Civil Rights-era murder cases, the legal battle over displaying the Ten Commandments in courthouses, the Elian Gonzales custody dispute from Miami, and a number of hurricanes, from Andrew to Katrina. On Election night in 2000, Elliott was stationed in Tallahassee, Fla., and was one of the first national reporters on the scene for the contentious presidential election contest that followed. She has covered landmark smoker lawsuits, the tobacco settlement with states, the latest trends in youth smoking and tobacco-control policy and regulation. She's been to a Super Bowl, the Summer Olympics and baseball spring training.
(Baldwin County)
The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office urges all residents to be careful and take the following safety measures this holiday season.
· Buckle up.
· Drive sober or with a designated driver.
· Keep homes and Vehicles locked when unattended.
· Report suspicious activity right away.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
· Keep a cell phone close by.
· Put shopping packages in trunks.
· Watch out for your neighbors and neighborhoods.
The Sheriff's Office along with Municipal Police will be stepping up enforcement in several areas now through January 2nd. Patrols will focus on hot spots of activity and high traffic areas.
Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack
(Baldwin County)
(Baldwin County)
Chris Myers Automall chose the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) all-volunteer cat adoption team for the November Extra Mile Award $500 check presentation. To view the Fox 10 TV commercial of the Extra Mile Award check presentation visit www.BaldwinHumane.org.
Boxes taped shut with kittens inside abandoned at ballparks and litters dumped apparently by breeders at a school parking lot are typical rescues the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) Kitten Kaboodles (KK) volunteers do.
A mound of ants disguised the four kittens -- just days old --beside a dumpster at a local flea market. Only one survived – it’s a “Wonder” since her right eye ulcerated and had to be removed.
“Wonder” was the 560th cat who went from discarded to highly regarded when the all-volunteer KK team rescued them between 2008 and 2011.
BARC’s innovative KK program functions through a network of retail adoption sites, veterinarians and fosters who provide adoption space and socialization for tame cats that have been abandoned, neglected or abused.
Year-round BARC’s cats can be seen at their office in downtown Fairhope, Old Tyme Feed in Fairhope and PetSmart Eastern Shore Center. They also have by-appointment-only adoption centers in Foley, Spanish Fort and Fairhope.
Glenda Turner has been the volunteer KK coordinator since the program was founded in 2000. The all-volunteer team who have done as many as 15 cat adoptions in a single week, includes Jayne Dillion, Nancy Johnson, Donna Lundy, Shirley Kittrell, Cheryl Bishop, Linda King, GretchenFunderburk, Martha Barton, Nancy Martin, Bob and Carol Vick and Libby and David Levine. Turner remarked “The $500 Extra Mile check will provide basic medical care for about 60 cats in the Kitten Kaboodle program.”
“The gift of time is a precious asset to our animals and it takes a special person to love all our homeless animals and we recognize this wonderful deed” remarked Sonja Presley, BARC! Executive Director. “They are the most amazing and dedicated people you will ever encounter.”
BARC! has a diverse variety of kittens and grown cats: Diluted Torti, Marble Tabby, Bobtail, Maine Coon, Tuxedo, Calico, Manx, Flame Point Siamese, Gray/White Tabby, Russian Blue, Cameo Tabby, Seal Pint, Swirl, long haired Orange Tabby, Gray/Black Smoke and Irish cats.
BARC! is a no-kill adoption agency (rather than a shelter) established in 1979. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate, call 251.928.4585.
(Baldwin County)
The gift of time is a precious asset to our animals and it takes a special person to love all our homeless animals. Customer Service volunteers are needed at the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) no-kill adoption agency (rather than a shelter) established in 1979. People are needed for one shift from either 9am to 12:30pm or from 12:30pm to 4:00pm Monday thru Thursday. Entails some computer work but mainly greeting customers and answering the phone – not kennel duty. The BARC! office is located at 306 Magnolia Ave in downtown Fairhope. Their goal is to eliminate the number of abused and abandoned pets through spay/neuter, education, rescue and adoption. To volunteer, call 251.233.1979 or visit www.BaldwinHumane.org.
Sonja Presley
Executive Director
Cell/Text/Email 251.233.1979
Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!)
No-Kill Adoption Agency (rather than a shelter) Established in 1979
306 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope AL 36532
Office 251.928.4585 x102
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(Baldwin County)
Boxes taped shut with kittens inside abandoned at ballparks and litters dumped apparently by breeders at a school parking lot are typical rescues the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) Kitten Kaboodles (KK) volunteers do.
A mound of ants disguised the four kittens -- just days old --beside a dumpster at a local flea market. Only one survived – it’s a “Wonder” since her right eye ulcerated and had to be removed.
Wonder” was the 560th cat who went from discarded to highly regarded when the all-volunteer KK team rescued them between 2008 and 2011.
BARC’s innovative KK program functions through a network of retail adoption sites, veterinarians and fosters who provide adoption space and socialization for tame cats that have been abandoned, neglected or abused.
Year-round BARC’s cats can be seen at their office in downtown Fairhope, Old Tyme Feed in Fairhope and PetSmart Eastern Shore Center. They also have by-appointment-only adoption centers in Foley, Spanish Fort and Fairhope.
Glenda Turner has been the volunteer KK coordinator since the program was founded in 2000. The all-volunteer team who have done as many as 15 cat adoptions in a single week, includes Jayne Dillion, Nancy Johnson, Donna Lundy, Shirley Kittrell, Cheryl Bishop, Linda King, GretchenFunderburk, Martha Barton, Nancy Martin, Bob and Carol Vick and Libby and David Levine.
“The gift of time is a precious asset to our animals and it takes a special person to love all our homeless animals and we recognize this wonderful deed” remarked Sonja Presley, BARC! Executive Director. “They are the most amazing and dedicated people you will ever encounter.”
BARC! has a diverse variety of kittens and grown cats: Diluted Torti, Marble Tabby, Bobtail, Maine Coon, Tuxedo, Calico, Manx, Flame Point Siamese, Gray/White Tabby, Russian Blue, Cameo Tabby, Seal Pint, Swirl, long haired Orange Tabby, Gray/Black Smoke and Irish cats.
BARC! is a no-kill adoption agency (rather than a shelter) established in 1979. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate, visit www.BaldwinHumane.org or call 251.928.4585.
(Baldwin County)
