News and Police updates from around Scottsboro.
May 7th, 2019 - Citizens from the 21st Annual Citizens Academy received their certificate of completion from Chief Ralph Dawe. The graduates completed a nine week, in-depth training and understanding of law enforcement duties and responsibilities.
Topics taught during the Academy include police training, roles and responsibilities of...
As of 4/24/2019, the Scottsboro Police Department’s regular procedure for funeral escorts has been scaled back until further notice. The Scottsboro Police Department intends to use one patrol officer to assist the funeral procession through its first major intersection upon exiting the facility. This change is due to manpower shortages and...
April 5, 2019 - Scottsboro Police investigators responded to a local business in reference to theft of a controlled substance (oxycodone). As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence located in the 400 block of Jeffery Drive in Scottsboro. During a search of the...
April 6, 2019 - Scottsboro Police arrested Joshua Eric Anderson, 37, of Scottsboro. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted in the 500 block of West Willow St. Anderson was found to be in possession of approximately 31 grams of methamphetamine. Anderson was charged with drug trafficking...
Scottsboro Police hired two recruits on March 4, 2019. Both have began training and will attend the police academy in April 2019.
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February 12, 2019 – Scottsboro Police Investigators executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Robinson St. in Scottsboro. Julie Cobb Thompson, 44, of Scottsboro, was arrested and charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance, promoting prison contraband 2nd degree, possession of marijuana 2nd degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of prescription...
The Scottsboro Police Department and Chief Ralph Dawe, are proud to announce that they will be hosting their 21st Citizen Police Academy Program. Giving area citizens and business people a unique opportunity to gain some first-hand information about the Scottsboro Police Department and the legal system. The purpose of the Citizens’ Academy is...
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January 16, 2019 - The Scottsboro Police Department celebrated the retirement of three officers.
Lieutenant Greg McGhee retired with 28 years of service.
Officer Ann Cornelius retired with 27 years of service.
Officer Tracey Kendrick retired with 25 years of service.
01/14/2019 - Several Officers with the Scottsboro Police Department are sworn in by District Judge Don Word as deputy sheriffs.
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