Double Springs Police

Suspect in Tuesday's officer shooting and standoff identified

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, far left, along with several other members of law enforcement and other first responders stand guard as the suspect in the Tuesday night standoff, Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, of Haleyville, is loaded into an ambulance after surrendering.

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, far left, along with several other members of law enforcement and other first responders stand guard as the suspect in the Tuesday night standoff, Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, of Haleyville, is loaded into an ambulance after surrendering.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Law enforcement and first responders from across a 50-mile area converged on a vehicle Tuesday night, Jan. 17, in a standoff/shootout situation after an armed motorist opened fire on officers while barricaded in his car.
Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, with an address listed of 301 Old Union Road, Haleyville, surrendered to authorities around 10 p.m., three hours after the initial standoff began, according to law enforcement agencies on the scene.

Two charged in Blue Moon Beverages theft

Luke Hendrix, co-owner of Blue Moon Beverages in Double Springs, shows where entry was made through the front door into the business.

Luke Hendrix, co-owner of Blue Moon Beverages in Double Springs, shows where entry was made through the front door into the business.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The man, who broke into Blue Moon Beverages and stole the safe, as well as his accomplice, who drove the getaway vehicle, have each been charged in connection with the early morning incident on Saturday, Aug. 27.

Police chief asks for additional equipment in light of national mass shootings

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller presents concerns for the need of more protective equipment, in the wake of a resurgence of mass shootings across the nation. Shown listening is Mayor Elmo Robinson. Seated beside Chief Miller is Winston County Circuit Clerk J.D. Snoddy.

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller presents concerns for the need of more protective equipment, in the wake of a resurgence of mass shootings across the nation. Shown listening is Mayor Elmo Robinson. Seated beside Chief Miller is Winston County Circuit Clerk J.D. Snoddy.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A high number of mass shootings throughout the nation so far this year prompted Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller to make a special request for more equipment, including one particular item, in case a local mass casualty incident occurs.

Most area law enforcement switching to digital radios Feb. 28

Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore shows the new digital radios most law enforcement officers in Winston County will begin using Feb. 28.

Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore shows the new digital radios most law enforcement officers in Winston County will begin using Feb. 28.
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office has announced that communications on both their hand-held and vehicle radios is being switched over from analog to digital, providing a much clearer means of communication, effective Feb. 28.

Law enforcement seizes 8.6 grams of meth in home raid

Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Caleb Snoddy and Reserve Heather Hardy find drugs in the bedroom area of the home. In the background searching is Sheriff's Deputy Josh Silas.

Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Caleb Snoddy and Reserve Heather Hardy find drugs in the bedroom area of the home. In the background searching is Sheriff's Deputy Josh Silas.
DOUBLE SPRINGS  -  Multiple agencies converged on a residence in Double Springs Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 6, conducting a drug sweep  of 8.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine, in attempts of remedying an ongoing problem and arresting four individuals.
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