Former judge sentenced to four years in prison for theft, elderly exploitation
As part of his plea agreement, Patterson admitted to stealing $47,800 from a fund designated to support children.
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Former Tallapoosa Soil and Water Conservation District employee convicted of theft
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that the former district administrative coordinator for the Tallapoosa County Soil and Water Conservation District, Amanda M. Milford, has been convicted of theft of property in the first degree. Milford, age 40, lives in Alexander City. She pleaded guilty to an information, a procedure in which felony charges are … Continued
Former state senator, attorney, pleaded guilty to stealing from clients
An attorney and former Alabama state senator pleaded guilty to two counts of theft for stealing money from clients, state Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office announced Tuesday. Zeb Little was convicted in Franklin County Circuit Court on September 20 of two counts of felony theft of property and admitted to removing clients’ money from his … Continued
Limestone County sheriff indicted on 13 counts of theft, ethics charges.
Limestone County Sheriff Michael Blakely was arrested on Wednesday after being indicted on 13 theft and ethics charges. Blakely is charged with four separate counts of theft from his campaign account that total $11,000. Additionally, he’s charged with five counts of theft or ethics charges for stealing money from Limestone County funds, including from the … Continued
Former Washington County revenue commissioner indicted
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday the arrest of Laura Lee (Lewis) Taylor, a former Washington County revenue commissioner and former treasurer of the Public Park and Recreation Board of Washington County. Taylor, 68, is charged with 26 felonies, including first-degree theft of property, identity theft, second-degree criminal possession of forged instruments and attempt … Continued
Former Randolph County chief deputy indicted
Friday, the Randolph County grand jury returned forty counts against former Randolph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy William “Billy” Lane. Lane was indicted on eleven counts of using his official office for personal gain, one count of first degree theft of property, and for 28 counts fraudulent use of a debit or credit card. The … Continued
Jones partners with GOP senator to stop tax refund theft
Tax filing season has officially begun, and that means tax returns and tax refunds — not all of which are real. Tax filing season creates an opportunity for con artists to file fraudulent tax returns in an effort to steal real refunds that are owed to other taxpayers. Theft of tax refunds cost victims a … Continued
Will Ainsworth captures GOP nomination for lieutenant governor, toppling Twinkle Cavanaugh
State Rep. Will Ainsworth, a first-term newcomer to Montgomery and rising voice within the Alabama Republican Party, has captured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, outpacing longtime ALGOP official and Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh. The Associated Press called the race for Ainsworth. At the time of publication, Ainsworth had 51.49 percent of the … Continued
Former State Health Department employee pleads guilty to ethics violations
Tuesday, a former employee of the Alabama Department of Public Health pleaded guilty for using her official position for personal gain and felony ethics violation. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that Yoskio Denise Givner, age 32, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court. The case was prosecuted by the Attorney General’s … Continued
Bill to allow police to arrest shoplifters in stores is carried over in committee
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to carry over a bill that would have made it easier and quicker for police to arrest shoplifters at last weeks committee meeting. Senate Bill 58 is sponsored by state Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville. Chambliss said that the Prattville Police Department has had some … Continued