Carjacking leaves two injured
A Haleyville woman has been arrested after allegedly forcing occupants out of a vehicle in a carjacking situation, then ditching the vehicle by driving it into a pond with the victims’ dog still inside.
Winston County Sheriff's Office
Traffic stop near Addison leads to trafficking arrest
From left, Winston County Sheriff's Office Investigator Caleb Snoddy, K-9 Deputy Officer Jonathan Oliver with K-9 office Bojan and Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore with the confiscated drugs and items.
ADDISON - A traffic stop for a possible expired tag on a motorcycle turned into a much bigger incident when the Winston County Sheriff’s Office found 48 grams of methamphetamine in the rider’s possession.
One dead in Ashridge homicide
ASHRIDGE - Phillip Craig Miles, 38 years old, was found deceased in his home on County Road 55 near the Ashridge community between 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday March 31, 2021.
Thefts solved in Arley area
Pictured with the recovered stolen merchandise are, from l-r: Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore, deputies Nic Burns and Chris Franks, investigator Caleb Snoddy, chief deputy Brett Rodgers and K-9 officer Jonathan Oliver.
ARLEY - The report of a home break-in where thousands of dollars worth of items were stolen led the Winston County sheriff’s office to arrest two individuals, seize the stolen property and make arrangements with DHR to have a small child removed from the home due to drugs present.
Arrest made in Helicon death
Caleb Scott Farley has been arrested and charged with murder and arson first degree in the death of David Brian Hayes.
HELICON - The 25th District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division has announced the arrest of a suspect in the death investigation of David Brian Hayes.
First responders facing obstacles as pandemic surges
Lt. Erik Gilbreath of the Double Springs Fire Department, shows the protective gear they take to scenes and use if COVID-19 is present.
WINSTON COUNTY - The recent uptick in COVID-19 cases not only in Winston County, but the entire area has created an impact on first responders through either positive cases of the virus among their ranks or having to go into quarantine due to exposure, affecting the very ones people depend on in emergency situations.
Partnership brings about new body cameras to sheriff’s office
Pictured left to right, Winston County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Nic Burns and Josh Bennett, 25th Circuit District Attorney Scott Slatton, Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore and Winston County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A community partnership between the Winston County Sheriff’s Office The 25th Circuit District Attorney’s Office, as well as local businesses has provided the sheriff’s office new body cameras as a valuable tool not just in fighting crime, but also in court.
Drug bust nets 21 grams of meth removed from streets
Winston County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Jonathan Oliver displays drugs and paraphernalia confiscated in the bust.
HALEYVILLE - A total 21 grams of methamphetamine have been taken off the streets and the passenger of a suspicious vehicle arrested, resulting from a routine patrol in the Highway 13 area on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Mobile command center ready to save lives
DOUBLE SPRINGS - It has happened before, and it will unfortunately happen again: hikers will get lost either in the Bankhead National Forest or the Sipsey Wilderness Area. It happens every year.
Warrant roundup nets 36 arrests
The Winston County Sheriff’s Office is combating crime, with a goal of getting drugs off the streets. Front row from left, Sheriff Horace Moore, Tim Williams, Investigator Jacob Eward and K-9 Bojan. Back row, l-r, Nic Burns, Josh Silas, Brett Rodgers, B.J. Simmons, Jonathan Oliver and Josh Bennett.
WINSTON COUNTY - Keeping drugs off the streets of Winston County is one of the goals of the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.