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News and Police updates from around Scottsboro.

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 2^nd degree, possession of marijuana 2^nd 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 21^st 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...

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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The Scottsboro Police Department recently received a $1,000 check from Walmart, as part of the Walmart Giving program. Matt Lockmiller presented the check to Chief Dawe & Major Latimer. The funds will go toward the purchase of much needed equipment.

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December 14, 2018 - Chief Dawe and Major Latimer presented the annual department awards during the departments Christmas luncheon. 

Officer Parker Henegar received the "Chief's Award". This award is the departments top honor, that is chosen by Chief Dawe.

Lieutenant Scott Whited received the "Top...

The Scottsboro Police Department welcomes Landon Eustace to serve along side Chief Dawe as Chief for a Day.

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November 28, 2018 - Major Ron Latimer and Captain Greg Godfrey present checks to Sadye’s Fund for Spreading Hope and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in the amount of $1,417 each. The donations were raised from the departments annual t-shirt sale. In the past four years, the department has donated over $12,000 to...

November 18, 2018 - Members of the Scottsboro Police Department executed a search warrant on Sanders Circle in Scottsboro. Officers recovered approximately 5.5 pounds of marijuana, firearms, drug paraphernalia and cash. Juniful Le Earl Dunn, 41, of Scottsboro was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, possession of pistol by drunk/addict, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly...