Crime

Governor ups reward to $25,000

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 5:29pm

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Governor Bentley is throwing money into the pot to help catch the person responsible for two rapes at a Troy mobile home park.

Bentley says information indicated that the same person raped two young women at the same controlled-access mobile home park on March 26.

“We believe someone has information that can help put a predator behind bars,” Governor Bentley said. “We are urging anyone with information to please come forward and provide a tip for investigators. Your information is needed to provide justice for the victims and peace of mind for the community.”

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Three busted for cracking open vending machines for cash

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 5:09pm

Three busted for cracking open vending machines for cash

BRUNDIDGE, AL (WSFA) - A local grocery store owner decided he'd had enough back in December after thieves continually broke into his vending machines to steal the change inside. His decision to install security cameras along with a Brundidge Police Officer's intuitions led to the arrest of three people for theft.

Just after 3:00 a.m. a Brundidge Police Officer spotted what looked like a "suspicious car" hanging out in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in Brundidge. On an intuition, the officer approached the driver of the car who told him that everything was fine, they didn't need any help. The officer followed the car and shortly received a silent alarm signal from that very same Piggly Wiggly.

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Reward upped to $20,000 in Troy rape cases

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 5:31pm

Reward upped to $20,000 in Troy rape cases

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Authorities are upping the ante when it comes to finding the person or persons responsible for two rapes in the same mobile home park on the same night.

According to a recent release from the Troy Police Department, the City of Troy, Troy University, Hunter's Mountain Mobile Home Park and a concerned parent are combining their efforts by upping the reward from $5,000 to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person/persons involved in these crimes.

This reward is in response to two rapes that happened at the Hunter's Mountain Mobile Home Park in Troy on the same day - one of a Troy University student, the other of a resident of the MHP.

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Montgomery Women's Facility Escapee captured in Covington County

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 4:20pm

Montgomery Women's Facility Escapee captured in Covington County

COVINGTON COUNTY, AL (WSFA) - The search for an escaped Alabama Department of Corrections inmate has ended in Covington County according to authorities.

The Alabama Department of Corrections says 29-year-old Brandy Michelle Partin has been captured in Covington County and is in the process of being transported to the Covington County Jail. No other details surrounding Partin's capture are being made available at this time.

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Two rapes in one day at Troy Mobile Home Park

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 11:47am

Two rapes in one day at Troy Mobile Home Park

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Authorities are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for two rapes on the same night at a Troy Mobile Home Park.

According to Troy PD, authorities were notified Saturday night of a second rape that allegedly occurred at the Hunters Mountain Mobile Home Park on Monday night, March 26.

The victim, who was in the hospital at the time, advised that she was attacked by a male at her residence between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26. The first rape was reported in the same area, on the same day, earlier that afternoon.

Police continue to investigate both cases and urge the public to come forward with any information they may have about these crimes or similar crimes.

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Brundidge man shot and killed in Mississippi this weekend

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 11:14am

Brundidge man shot and killed in Mississippi this weekend

A Brundidge man was shot and killed in Mississippi by Waveland Police early on the morning of March 31st. The Hancock County, Mississippi coroner's office has identified the man as 31-year -old Clifton Lane Marsh.

Police were called to the Motel Travel Express because of a suspicious vehicle. An officer at the motel witnessed Clifton Marsh run behind Rex Auto USA.

Authorities caught up with Marsh and when he pulled out a weapon, a police officer shot him. Marsh was transported to Hancock Medical Center where later died.

Because it was an officer-involved shooting, the case is being investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

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Woman considered an escapee from Montgomery Women's Facility

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 10:15am

Woman considered an escapee from Montgomery Women's Facility

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Authorities are asking the public to keep a look out for a woman who is now considered an escapee from the Montgomery Women's Facility.

According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, 29-year-old Brandy Michelle Partin was reported missing at approximately 2:45 p.m. on March 31. While on an eight hour pass, Partin fled from her mother's vehicle while returning from Covington County.

Partin is a white female, 5' tall weighing 118 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was sentenced out of Covington County on June 10, 2011, and is serving a 10 year sentence for forgery, theft and fraud. Partin had a parole date set in July, 2013, and is scheduled to expire her sentence in July, 2014.

The US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force is assisting with locating and apprehending Partin. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of this individual please contact your local law enforcement agency.

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