Crime

Troy PD offering reward for help identifying sexual assault suspect

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 10:47am

Troy PD offering reward for help identifying sexual assault suspect

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Troy Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect wanted for an alleged burglary and sexual assault that occurred at the Hunters Mountain Mobile Home Park on Monday.

Investigators say the incident occurred at Hunters Mountain MHP around 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 26.

Police are asking anyone who lives in Hunters Mountain or was visiting around that time to contact them at 566-0500 or the Secret Witness Line at 566-5555 if they remember seeing the suspect described as a 40 to 50-year-old black male, 6' to 6'1" in height, weighing approximately 250 pounds with a "low" haircut. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt and loose fitting black or blue jeans.

Due to this case still being under investigation, no specific information is being released at this time. Troy Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to identification and capture of this suspect.

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AUM to host 2012 Gen. Eisenhower National Security Series

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 12:11pm

AUM to host 2012 Gen. Eisenhower National Security Series

The theme “Engaging National Security Policy and Challenges: Military and Civilian Perspectives” will be at the forefront of two panel discussions at the 2012 Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security Series: College Program to be held at Auburn Montgomery, April 2-4, 2012. This annual program is coordinated by Dr. Kalu N. Kalu of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

The Eisenhower Series College Program is an academic outreach program established by the Department of the Army to encourage dialogue on national security and other public policy issues between personnel and students of the U. S.

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Troy PD investigating stabbing

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 10:19am

TROY, AL (WSFA) - The Troy Police Department is investigating what started a domestic argument that turned violent and ended with a man in the hospital suffering from a stab wound to the chest.

According to the Troy Police Department, authorities responded to a case at the Southland Mobile Home Park on the Elbe Highway around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday evening. Police say a male and female were involved in an argument that ended with the male subject receiving a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Troy Regional Medical Center's Emergency Room for treatment.

This case is still under investigation.

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Troy police arrest six people for drug and firearms crimes

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 7:47am

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2 more arrested in Troy home burglary

Submitted by John Shryock

Monday, March 5th, 2012, 7:23pm

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Troy police are confirming the arrests of two additional suspects involved in a burglary Monday that ended with a third suspect in the ICU of a local hospital. They're also revealing more details surrounding the crime.

The incident happened at a home on Martha George Hall Drive around 2:00am. The homeowners were in their bedroom when someone kicked in the front door.

Parrish Bean and Deanna McCleod, both 20-year-old Troy residents, were arrested late in the day as accomplices to 21-year-old Thomas White III. White, whom police say was carrying a firearm, was taken to Troy Regional Medical Center after the homeowners defended themselves with a knife.

Bean and McCleod are both charged with one count of Burglary 1st Degree, two counts of Robbery 1st Degree, and two counts of Attempted Murder.

Deanna McCleod (Source: Troy Police Dept.)

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Intruder in ICU after Troy couple uses knife

Submitted by John Shryock

Monday, March 5th, 2012, 1:13pm

Intruder in ICU after Troy couple uses knife

TROY, AL (WSFA) - Authorities say a suspect in an early morning burglary is in serious condition following actions by the homeowners.

The suspect, 21-year-old Thomas White III, was carrying a firearm when police say he entered the home to rob the couple.

The homeowners fought back against the intruder, apparently retaliating with a knife. White was taken to Troy Regional Medical Center where he's being treated in the intensive care unit.

Authorities say both the male and female homeowners were later released from the hospital, though the woman is reportedly going to Birmingham for treatment to her hand.

Once White, an Enterprise resident, is released from the hospital, he'll be served with a warrant for burglary, robbery and attempted murder.

Police say White is not their only suspect.

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IRS warns of bogus refund schemes abusing popular college tax credit

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 5th, 2012, 10:34am

IRS warns of bogus refund schemes abusing popular college tax credit

The Internal Revenue Service today warned senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging federal tax refund scam tempting victims to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds.

Bogus refund claims have been identified from Alabama and five other states: California, Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana and Indiana.

"This scam is similar to ones identified in Alabama last summer," said IRS spokesman Dan Boone. "We want to warn the public to be on guard and stop this new scheme before more innocent people are victimized.”

Promoters falsely claim they can obtain a tax refund or nonexistent stimulus payment for their victims based on the American Opportunity Tax Credit, even if the victim was not enrolled in or paying for college.

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