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AIIS offers tips to keep your home safe from property and identity theft

AIIS offers tips to keep your home safe from property and identity theft

As you and your family are out enjoying the festivities of the holiday season, you are at risk of being a victim of theft in two major ways. The holiday season brings a significant increase in property theft crimes and identity theft crimes during this time of year.
 
A large number of home burglaries occur during the winter months when many homeowners are out-of-town for the holidays and the house is full of gifts received and to-be-given. Crooks will steal electronics and jewelry and even the presents under the tree.
 
“Everyone needs to make sure their homes are not an ‘easy mark’ for thieves determined to steal their holiday joy,” said Renee Carter, state director of the Alabama Insurance Information Service. "By taking some simple precautions, homeowners can prevent burglaries at this hectic time of year."
 
But in today’s technology driven society, the presents under the trees are not the only items at risk of being stolen.

Covington County man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender

Covington County man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender

Patrick McGlaughlin, of Covington County, Alabama, was sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender, United States Attorney George L. Beck, Jr., announced today.  

A federal grand jury indicted McGlaughlin in April, 2012, for one count of failing to register and update a registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act after he traveled in interstate commerce in violation of federal law.  According to court documents, McGlaughlin was convicted of one count of child molesting in 1995 and one count of child molesting in 2000 in Indiana. 

Man arrested for supplying alcohol to teen who fell out of a moving vehicle

Man arrested for supplying alcohol to teen who fell out of a moving vehicle

On the evening of November 27 2012 River Falls Police Officers and Covington County Sheriffs Deputies were called to the intersection of US Hwy 84 and Ard Creek Road in reference to a injured female. Upon arrival Officers were told that a 18 year old female had fallen from a moving vehicle. The victim was transported by Advanced EMS to Andalusia hospital where she is currently receiving treatment for her injuries. The vehicle has been impounded. A male passenger in the vehicle has been arrested for supplying alcohol to the victim. All names are being withheld at this time due to a ongoing investigation. Any one that might of seen or has information on this please contact River Falls Police Chief Greg Jackson at 334-222-3510.

Information Source: Covington County Sheriff's Office

Covington County man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as sex offender

Covington County man sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as sex offender

Ricky Allen Baggett, a resident of Covington County, Alabama, was sentenced to twenty-one months in federal prison for a federal felony conviction for failing to register as a sex offender, United States Attorney George L.

Failure to stop for traffic violation starts police chase in Covington Co.

Failure to stop for traffic violation starts police chase in Covington Co.

COVINGTON CO., AL (WSFA) - Alabama State Troopers say a routine traffic stop turned into a short police chase in Covington Co.

Authorities say a trooper was on routine patrol when he attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The subject refused to stop, initiating a short chase that ended approximately five minutes later when the subject crashed his vehicle at the intersection of Blackwood Road and Chalet Road.

Geneva resident Hall Shackelford, 33, was booked into the Covington County Jail with a $16,000 bond. He has been charged with attempting to elude and possession of a controlled substance. Authorities have also placed a hold on Shackelford by the Geneva County Sheriff's Department due to several outstanding warrants.

Covington County Sheriff's deputies make robbery arrest

Covington County Sheriff's deputies make robbery arrest

On October 15, 2012 at approximately 4:30 a.m. deputies responded to an alarm call at Body Exchange on Babbie Road. Upon arrival deputies located a white male, Joseph M. Strickland inside the business.

Strickland was taken into custody without incident by Sgt. Lamar Stokes and Deputy Vernon Cowart. He had in his possession tools used to open the door/windows of the business to gain entry.  He also had items that he had taken from inside the store.

Joseph M. Strickland was charged with Burglary 3rd, Possession of Burglary Tools, Theft of Property 3rd and Criminal Mischief 3rd . Suspect has bonded out on a total bond of $35,000.00.

Source: Covington County Sheriff

Dothan man accused of fatal nightclub shooting ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation

Dothan man accused of fatal nightclub shooting ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation

DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - A Dothan man has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to multiple charges relating to the August 9 shooting at Teaser's night club in Wicksburg.

Court documents show 22-year-old Ryan Petersen pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease to one count capital murder two or more persons, one count attempted murder, and three counts capital murder during burglary. Petersen is accused of opening fire at Teaser's Night Club in Dothan back in August and killing 31-year-old Tiffany Paige Grissett of Dale County, 59-year-old Thomas Robbins of Dothan and 20-year-old Cameron Eubanks of Dothan. A fourth victim, 33-year-old Scotty Russell of Opp was also injured during the incident.