Former New Orleans police commander named Montgomery chief of police
A 32-year veteran commander of the New Orleans police department has been named Montgomery's new chief of police.
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Montgomery police say kidnapping suspect died by suicide, was not killed by police
A day after an attorney alleged Montgomery police shot an unarmed man, Montgomery's district attorney says the man shot himself
No protestors at Alabama’s fortified Capitol on Sunday
State Troopers and Montgomery police patrolled the Capitol by foot and from above, but no protestors showed.
Alabama officials watching for possible armed protests
The Montgomery Police Department will have officers at the Capitol on Sunday, girding for potentially violent demonstrations.
Jailed demonstrators plan rally at Alabama Capitol on Tuesday
Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves are to hold a press conference and demonstration outside the state Capitol on Tuesday following the arrest of five members earlier this month. Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves on July 16 held a “die-in” on the steps of Alabama’s Capitol to advocate … Continued
Five federal detainees at Montgomery City Jail test positive for COVID-19
Five federal detainees being held at the Montgomery City Jail tested positive Tuesday for COVID-19, and one other detainee is awaiting results, according to the Montgomery Police Department. WSFA first broke news of the confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday afternoon. MPD spokesman Capt. Regina Duckett in a response to APR on Tuesday said the detainees have … Continued
Fraternal Order of Police endorses Jay King
Monday, the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 11 announced that they have endorsed Jay King in the House District 74 special election Republican primary. “Jay has demonstrated his ability to lead and work with others to better our community,” said Lodge President Everette Johnson. “He will make an excellent Representative that will … Continued
The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part V: The Explanation
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Before we get into this part of the story, it’s important to understand a few key facts about the information you’re about to receive. First and foremost, this is not my opinion about what happened the morning Andrew Lewis was killed. Second, this is a collection of information from … Continued
The Death of Andrew Lewis, Part IV: The Scene
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There are a few things that everyone who has followed this case knows about the death of Andrew Lewis. These things have been gleaned from media reports (mostly newspaper reports, since the local TV stations have avoided this story as if it were dipped in Ebola), which themselves were … Continued
Intro: The Death of Andrew Lewis
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Almost two years ago, Montgomery musician Andrew Lewis was killed in one of the oddest shooting deaths that I’ve ever encountered — both because of the facts surrounding the shooting and because of the way the Montgomery Police Department and City of Montgomery officials handled the death investigation. I … Continued