Salem woman arrested after man's face slashed

Lee Co., Al.

A 52-year-old Salem man needed nearly 20 stitches to close a three-and-a-half-inch cut to the left side of his face after his common law wife allegedly assaulted him in their home Monday.

Rosie Ann Ogletree, 32, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree domestic violence in connection with the assault of Charlie Culpepper at their Lee Road 140 home, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said in a release.

“According to deputies on the scene, there was extensive blood found throughout the home,” LCSO Chief Investigator Capt. Van Jackson said.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., the victim called 911, requesting an ambulance, Jackson said.

The incident appears to have stemmed from a verbal argument that began earlier in the day and escalated into a physical altercation, said Jackson, who added that deputies have received calls to the residence in the past.

A pocket knife believed to have been used in the assault was recovered by deputies, Jackson said. Another adult and teenager were present in the home at the time of the incident, but were not involved. Culpepper was taken to the East Alabama Medical Center for treatment and released.

In Alabama, a marriage is legally accepted as common law if the two parties have lived in the same household for an extended time as husband and wife and have made common purchases, Jackson said.

Ogletree was booked into the Lee County Detention Facility on Monday but released on Tuesday after posting a $5,000 bond. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lee County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-522-7847.

BREAKING NEWS: Body of missing Barbour County man believed to be recovered

BARBOUR COUNTY, AL.
 Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw has confirmed that a body has been found in Barbour County in the woods off Sutton Diary Road. Barbour County Coroner Chip Chapman says remains of a black man were found around 8 PM and they are believed to be those of Willie Pugh, although the positive identity of the body has not been established at this time.

Willie Pugh

Sheriff Upshaw said they could not confirm the identity of the deceased at this time, but did confirm the body found was a death from foul play. The area where the body was found has been secured as a crime scene and Forensic evidence is being recovered from the scene at this time.
 The body will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Lab in Montgomery this morning where a autopsy will be completed and forensic evidence will be recovered and the Forensic Medical Examiner will make positive identification of the body.
The Barbour County Sheriff's Office suspended the search for Pugh, who was reported missing on January 14 last week, but continued to investigate his whereabouts.
 Assisting the Barbour County Sheriff Department in the search of Willie Pugh for over a week has been multiple agencies, to include the air unit of Dale County Sheriff Department. Also volunteer agencies from Henry County Rescue Unit, Regional Land and Water Rescue, Liberty County Florida Search and Rescue, Wausau Search and Rescue, and Debbie Goebels K-9.
 Barbour County Sheriff Investigators continue their investigation into the case and we'll have the latest information as soon as it becomes available .

UPDATE: Dothan Police investagating murder at Primetime club, arrest made

Travarius Dewaunkalis Daniel, black male, 30 years of age, of Birmingham, Alabama was arrested and charged with Murder with no bond.

Travarius Dewaunkalis Daniel

On January 22, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to a fight involving multiple people at Primetime, 230 East Powell Street at 3:17 a.m. While responding, officers were updated approximately ten shots had been fired. Seconds later that information was further updated to a firearm assault. Upon arrival, police found the victim, Anthony Robinson, lying in front of the club suffering from a gunshot wound in the chest. Robinson was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injury a short time later.

Upon arrival, police say Primetime was declared a crime scene. Officers began a diligent effort that continued throughout the day and night to document patrons present during the shooting as well as collect and photograph evidence. Police conducted over fifty interviews and served numerous search warrants of vehicles present at the club. Investigators stated the handling of such a large scene involving many people was conducted very thoroughly had a significant impact on the outcome of this homicide investigation.

Police say they have now identified and arrested the shooter in this case. Investigators say at approximately 3:00 a.m. an altercation occurred in front of the club involving multiple subjects to include the suspect, Travarius Daniel, and the victim, Anthony Robinson. During the fight, Daniel pulled a handgun and fatally shot Robinson. Daniel then ran across the roadway where he fired two additional rounds. Daniel then unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry into a nearby business then proceeded back to Primetime where he was detained by police during the immediate investigation. Daniel has remained in police custody as the prime suspect while investigators have worked to gather evidence and witness statements.

Bobcat of the Wiregrass burgularized over weekend, police seek information

Dothan, Al.

On January 23, 2012 the Dothan Police Department responded to Bobcat of the Wiregrass, 768 Murray Road. Upon arrival, police learned when employees arrived for work; they discovered the back fence had been cut during the weekend (between January 21, 2012 and January 23, 2012). Using the open access, the suspect(s) stole four (4) Four Wheel Drive Utility Vehicles and one (1) Bobcat Medium Frame Skid-Steer Loader.

 

Photographs are identical models of those stolen but are NOT photographs of the actual stolen items! These photographs are to show what the items look like.

 Police are asking anyone with information about the case or identity of the suspect(s) to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.

Mobile County approves workplace health clinic for employees

MOBILE, Al.
The Mobile County Commission Monday approved a plan to open its own health clinic for employees.
The county has said that it will cost about $200,000 to renovate and furnish the clinic in its property off Azalea Road. The county will pay an additional $640,000 annually to Infirmary Health Medical Clinics PC to run the clinic.

The commission vote to approve the deal with Infirmary Health is subject to approval of the contract by the county’s legal staff.
Nancy Johnson, a spokeswoman for the county, said that the attorneys were looking at small language issues and that the cost structure would not change.
Commission President Connie Hudson praised the staff for hammering out the deal, which has been in the works for about two years.
County officials say the clinic will save money on insurance payments. While insurance costs can vary from year to year based on the number of visits, the county’s arrangement with Infirmary Health is based largely on a flat-rate structure, according to the county.
Additionally, because the clinic will be married with a wellness program, the county believes it will help prevent chronic diseases that drive up health care spending.
In order to encourage employees to participate, the clinic will be available to them without a co-pay.
Such workplace health clinics have become increasingly popular for large employers in recent years. WellNow, which also submitted a proposal to the county, recently signed a deal with Continental Motors at the Brookley Aeroplex, said Clint Jones, WellNow’s vice president.

Copper Thief caught

Rodney Derrick Phillips

Phenix City , Al.  

On January 23, 2012, 31 year old Rodney Derrick Phillips was arrested and charged with the offense of Burglary 3rd Degree. Phillips was observed burglarizing the residence at 2111 9th Avenue, after crawling underneath the residence to remove the copper pipe and wiring. Mr. Phillips was apprehended by Phenix City Police Units, after being pursued on foot through the 2000 and 2100 block of 9th Avenue. After apprehension, Phillips led investigators to 6 other thefts and burglaries he committed within the past months. Further investigation and charges are pending.

Convenience store owner denies embezzling more than $350,000 from WIC program

MOBILE, Al.
A local convenience store owner pleaded not guilty last week to charges that he embezzled more than $350,000 worth of government funds used to pay for milk, baby formula and other products for low-income pregnant women and young children.
Jamil Jamal Kayed, who lives in Mobile, faces a maximum of 5 years in prison if convicted of theft of public money.
Authorities allege that from January 2007 to December 2010, Kayed abused the Women, Infant and Children program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Authorities contend that Kayed traded cash for WIC vouchers for less than the face value and then turned them in for the full amount. He illegally collected $351,163, the indictment alleges.
U.S. Magistrate Judge William Cassady set Kayed’s trial for March, and allowed him to remain out of jail pending trial.
Douglas Dunning, an attorney for Kayed, said it was too early to comment on the facts of the case.
"It’s just an allegation, at this stage," he said. "At this stage, all we have is the indictment."