Winston County Sheriff's Office

Two men charged with murder, robbery in Helicon death

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 2:14:05 PM

Bobby Joe Morgan, left, and Caleb David Stark, have each been charged with murder and robbery.

HELICON - Two men have been charged with murder and robbery in the death of a Helicon man, found dead in the yard of his residence, after suffering a single gunshot wound.

Read more about Two men charged with murder, robbery in Helicon death

Death of Helicon man being termed a homicide

Monday, November 25, 2019 - 4:09:47 PM

HELICON - The death of a man in the Helicon area has been termed a homicide and is under active investigation by the Winston County Sheriff's Office, Winston County District Attorney's Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Read more about Death of Helicon man being termed a homicide

Sheriff Tommy Moore to resign Nov. 30

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 2:16:07 PM

Winston County Sheriff Tommy Moore.

WINSTON COUNTY - Residents in Winston County were left shocked and the county Republican party saddened by the upcoming resignation of Tommy Moore as sheriff effective Nov. 30.

Read more about Sheriff Tommy Moore to resign Nov. 30

Marijuana distribution near Addison disrupted

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 9:31:10 AM

Winston County Sheriff’s Investigator Caleb Snoddy, left, and Addison Police Officer Brett Rodgers with the large find of growing marijuana plants and other related items confiscated.

ADDISON - Complaints of illegal narcotics activity at an Addison residence led to the finding of 14 growing marijuana plants as well as methamphetamine, in what law enforcement have termed a drug distribution operation.

Read more about Marijuana distribution near Addison disrupted

High speed chase ends in Double Springs

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 9:02:48 AM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A man wanted in Walker County on rape and sexual abuse charges led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high speed chase before being apprehended in the Double Springs area early Sunday morning, Aug. 18.

Read more about High speed chase ends in Double Springs

Second suspect turns himself in

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 9:07:53 AM

Brandon Charles Benge

WINSTON COUNTY - The last person to be arrested in a recent interstate drug operation has turned himself in at the Winston County Jail after warrants had been issued against him.

Read more about Second suspect turns himself in

Winston County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Program receives donation

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 9:04:16 AM

Pictured from left to right are: Winston County Sheriff Tommy Moore, Winston County Reserve Sergeant Horace Moore, June King and Glenn Phillips, both with First National Bank of Double Springs.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - First National Bank of Double Springs recently made a generous donation to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Reserve program. The money will be used to purchase reserve deputy supplies.

Read more about Winston County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Program receives donation

Phony money cases investigated by sheriff's office

Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 11:36:58 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Complaints from local businesses about fake money being circulated have resulted in an active investigation by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.

Read more about Phony money cases investigated by sheriff's office

Overturned vehicle on County Road 32

Friday, February 8, 2019 - 7:12:26 PM

Overturned vehicle on County Road 32

HALEYVILLE - A one-vehicle accident occurred during the evening Friday, Feb. 8, on County Road 32, near County Road 3201. This is south of Macedonia Church.

Read more about Overturned vehicle on County Road 32

Illegal parking at Caney Creek Falls entrance means being towed

Friday, February 8, 2019 - 3:22:22 PM

Warning signs have recently been posted at the entrance site to Caney Creek Falls off County Road 2. This is due to a safety situation because there is not enough parking space nearby. Vehicles will be towed if parked illegally effective Saturday, Feb. 9.

ASHRIDGE - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office is combating a safety issue and issued a public service announcement concerning the parking issue at the entrance to Caney Creek Falls. Vehicles will now be towed if parked on the right of way of County Road 2.