Hanceville police arrests, dispatcher’s death, corruption allegations threaten department: What we know today
A grand jury recommended abolishing the department after six arrests they said came from a "rampant culture of corruption."
Lawsuit by former Hanceville assistant police chief pending in wake of department corruption case
In the wake of the entire Hanceville Police Department being placed on leave following criminal indictments against its chief and several of his officer, a case
Hanceville residents say they are not shocked by police department indictments
COMING UP IN YOUR FULL FORECAST, HANCEVILLE RESIDENTS ARE REELING TODAY AFTER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE ARRESTED AND THE FUTURE OF THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT IS UP IN THE AIR. A COUNCIL MEETING IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK TO DISCUSS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
‘Culture of corruption’ may destroy Hanceville Police Department: Scandal shocks small college town
The death of a dispatcher and drug-related arrests of police officers thrust an Alabama town into the national spotlight.
Future of Hanceville Police Department in question after entire staff put on leave following corruption scandal
Future of Hanceville Police Department in question after entire staff put on leave following corruption scandal
Alabama grand jury indicts officers, calls to abolish police department
Five Hanceville Police officers have been indicted on multiple charges. A grand jury is calling to immediately abolish the entire department.
Alabama police department should be abolished over "culture of corruption" after 5 officers charged, grand jury says
Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department's evidence room.
Small Alabama city's police force put on leave after grand jury finds 'rampant' corruption
A small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the department be disbanded, saying it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency.
Grand jury calls for Alabama police dept. to be "abolished" due to "culture of corruption"
On Wednesday, a grand jury in Alabama recommended the Hanceville Police Department be abolished after multiple officers were arrested.
Grand jury calls for Hanceville Police Department abolishment
Alabama grand jury recommends that the Hanceville Police Department be abolished for years of corruption and incompetence
Five Hanceville officers, spouse of an officer arrested in connection to dispatcher’s death
Five Hanceville Police Department officers and one of their spouses were arrested in connection to the death of a dispatcher ...
Three officers, city of Hanceville, targets of 2022 lawsuit claiming police brutality
Three officers and the city of Hanceville are the target of a 2022 lawsuit that alleges the officers abused a former city ...
Evidence tampering and abuse of power charges lead to community outrage in Hanceville
Five Hanceville police officers, including the chief, have been indicted on charges including tampering with physical ...
‘It’s embarrassing for a lot of people': Hanceville residents react to PD arrests
For a city the size of Hanceville in Cullman County, the word typically travels fast. At least that’s the case after the ...
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Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury says it operated like a "criminal enterprise"
Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer said Thursday in a statement that the Cullman County Sheriff's Department will temporarily take over law enforcement duties as city officials mull the next steps.
Former Hanceville employee lawsuit claims forced resignation, evidence protocol ignored
Hanceville, filed a lawsuit against Mayor Jim Sawyer, the city, and a city clerk, alleging he was forced to resign.
Hanceville community members share mixed reaction to Hanceville officer arrests
Following the arrests of five Hanceville police officers, some Hanceville residents are expressing a mix in reaction to the ...
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District Attorney discusses impact of Hanceville police scandal on pending cases
FOX54 has also reviewed a lawsuit filed in 2024 against the city by former Hanceville police officer Lowell Hadder. The suit ...